Number Sense

The Contest Summary

Individuals are called upon every day to use their ability to make quick mental calculations to make decisions. The development of such abilities should be an integral part of the math curriculum. Concepts covered include, but are not limited to: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, proportions, and use of mathematic notation.

The Contest Format

Students will be given a 10-minute, fill-in-the-blank test which they must complete without doing calculations on paper or on a calculator. Erasures and mark-outs are not permitted. 

Download the A+ Number Sense Problem Sequencing Chart - revised 2016-2017

Scoring

• +5 for each correct response

• -4 for each incorrect response and for each problem skipped

• No deduction is taken for problems after the last problem attempted

Study Materials

In the link below, you'll find study booklets from multiple years to utilize as you practice for your event.  There are also practice tests and answer keys to check for understanding after studying.  

Link to Study Materials (You must login with a BISD account to access the materials.)