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January 22: School Competition
February 28: Chapter Competition
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1 Space Park Dr.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Mathcounts is a middle school mathematics competition that provides students with an opportunity to compete against their peers and develop their mathematical skills. Here are some steps you can take to prepare for the competition:
Familiarize yourself with the format and types of questions that are likely to be on the competition. You can usually find sample problems and past competition materials on the Mathcounts website or through a local coordinator.
Practice, practice, practice! Solving as many sample problems and past competition questions as possible can help you get comfortable with the types of questions you will face and build your confidence.
Study and review fundamental math concepts, including algebra, geometry, and number theory, as these are the areas where most Mathcounts questions will be drawn from.
Develop strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to think creatively, work through problems systematically, and effectively use problem-solving strategies.
Build your mental math skills, as many Mathcounts questions require quick arithmetic and mental calculation.
Stay calm and focused during the competition. Mental preparation, including visualization, mindfulness, and stress-reduction techniques, can help you stay relaxed and perform at your best.
Form a study group with other students who are also preparing for the competition. This can be a great way to review and discuss difficult problems, and to encourage and motivate each other.
Remember, the most important thing is to stay motivated and have fun with mathematics! Good luck!
COMPETITION IN A NUTSHELL
COMPETITION IN A NUTSHELL
Sprint Round
Sprint Round
Focuses on speed and accuracy. Students have 40 minutes to complete 30 math problems without a calculator.
Chapter-level example: By switching two of the digits of the number 123,456, Rodrigo obtains a new number that is 1980 more than the original. What is the product of the two digits Rodrigo switched? (answer: 15)
Target Round
Target Round
Focuses on problem-solving and mathematical reasoning. Students receive 4 pairs of problems and have 6 minutes to complete each pair, assuming the use of a calculator.
State-level example: One evening, Varun finishes reading a novel that he has been reading for several days and finds the ending so exciting that he immediately begins reading the novel’s sequel. Each novel has pages numbered consecutively, starting with page 1. Each novel has fewer than 1000 pages. If Varun reads a total of 42 pages in one sitting and the sum of the page numbers he reads in that sitting is 2018, what is the number of the last page of the first novel? (Answer: Page 265)
Team Round
Team Round
Focuses on problem-solving and collaboration. Students have 20 minutes to complete 10 math problems, assuming the use of a calculator. Only the 4 students on a school's team can take this round officially.
State-level example: Jackie sold two cars for $25,000 each. The first car sold for a profit of 22%, and the second sold at a loss of 7%. What was the total percent profit on the sale of the two cars? Express your answer to the nearest hundredth. (Answer: 5.54%)
Countdown Round
Countdown Round
Focuses on speed and accuracy. Students have a maximum of 45 seconds per problem without a calculator. This round is optional at the school, chapter and state level.
Chapter-level example: A prize of $900 is to be shared in the ratio of 2:1:1 among three awardees. How many dollars are in the smallest share? (Answer: $225)
Recommended Calculators:
Recommended Calculators:
TI-Nspire CX CAS
TI-84 Plus CE
TI-34 (for simple fractions-both the 84 and the Nspire have really hard fraction buttons).
Bring all of the above if you can
2022-2023
2022-2023
MATHCLUB GOLD:
MATHCLUB GOLD:
Club members will choose two of the three investigation options to complete: qualitative, quantitative & comparative. The students will create surveys and hypotheses, conduct their surveys, organize and present their data, and draw conclusions.
Club members compete in the Math Video Challenge! The students will create a video that solves a problem from the 2022-2023 MATHCOUNTS School Handbook in a real-world setting and upload the video to the MATHCOUNTS website to obtain Gold Level Status. (You must submit the Gold Level Application in order to be considered for Gold Level Status.) The Math Video Challenge is a great way for club members to develop multiple skill sets as they combine math, art, writing, acting and technology!
Club members will complete a math-based service project! What you choose to do is flexible and up to the club leader to ultimately decide. Your club could organize and run a school math night, tutor younger students at your school or in the community or anything else you come up with. The goal is to incorporate math while giving back.
2024-2025 Math Counts Team
2021-2022 Math Counts Team
2021-2022 Math Counts Club
Introduction
Introduction
Youtube Videos to Begin With:
Youtube Videos to Begin With:
Watch these on your own. You may need to watch these more than once at different times.
List of Essential Concepts (pdfs)
List of Essential Concepts (pdfs)
Try to print these docs. Study and memorize these as much as you can.
I need an eight grader to consolidate all these information into one file (for service hours)
Preparation for the Competition
Preparation for the Competition
OFFICIAL COMPETITION RESOURCES
OFFICIAL COMPETITION RESOURCES
ONLINE PRACTICE
ONLINE PRACTICE
MATHCOUNTS DRILLS by Elias Saab
AOPS: MathCounts Trainer - no login necessary
OTHER RESOURCES
OTHER RESOURCES
AOPS: AMC 8
CPM Algebra Parent Guide w/ Extra Practice
CPM Geometry Parent Guide w/ Extra Practice
GOING BEYOND
GOING BEYOND
STUDY MATHETOPICS IN DEPTH
STUDY MATHETOPICS IN DEPTH
MASTER SIMPLE PROBABILITY
MASTER SIMPLE PROBABILITY
Counting and Probability I by Keone Hon
Counting and Probability by Jason Batterson
2021-2022
2021-2022
What’s the scoop on the official 2022 MATHCOUNTS Chapter Competition?
December 15, 2021 School Competition
Sign Up/Sign In to AOPS Student Portal
Practice 1: View the problems, answers, and solutions here.
Practice 2 (School Competition): View the problems, answers, and solutions here.
February 17, 2022 Chapter Competition
Date: Thursday, February 17, 2022
Format: Online via the Art of Problem Solving (AoPS) Contest Platform. Competitors must login to their Student Portal at https://artofproblemsolving.com/contests/mathcounts to access the competition.
When: Students must start the competition between 12pm ET and 8pm ET. We are offering this window to allow coaches the flexibility to proctor the competition outside of or during usual school hours.
Time Required: Students should allow approximately 90 minutes to complete the competition (Sprint and Target Rounds) once they begin. Team competitors should plan for an additional 30 minutes.
Proctoring Requirements: All students are required to have a non-relative, adult proctor. Coaches, another teacher/administrator or unrelated adult may serve as a proctor. Proctoring should be in-person where possible, but virtual proctoring will be allowed. If students are unable to secure a non-relative, adult proctor, they may use the MATHCOUNTS-approved proctoring service, MonitorEDU. (Check out the site in advance for details/cost.)
IMPORTANT Warning: Students should take the 2 practice competitions under the same conditions – the same laptop, location and Internet connection – they will be taking the official competition. This ensures students (1) know their login information for the AoPS portal, (2) are familiar with how the AoPS portal works, and (3) know their Internet connection/security restrictions work with the AoPS Contest Platform. This is especially important when using school-provided Internet with tighter security settings.
Ideal Testing Situation:
(1) Your school’s Mathletes experience the excitement of reaching the Chapter Competition by gathering together at school for the big event!
(2) Each student takes the competition at the same time (obviously using their own device and working independently on the Sprint and Target Rounds) with the coach serving as the proctor.
(3) An additional adult is in the room in case the coach/official proctor needs to step away or needs to focus on a technical issue with a student.
(4) At the conclusion of everyone finishing the Sprint and Target Rounds, the four students on the team work together on the Team Round.
(5) When finished, all the Mathletes’ hard work throughout the season is celebrated!
BONUS! BONUS!
In addition to the official, online Chapter Competition, some volunteer chapter coordinators are hosting in-person BONUS competitions where possible. (These do not take the place of the official, online Chapter Competitions.) Coordinators who are planning to host a BONUS competition will reach out to coaches with details; you also can contact them with questions. Your specific coordinator’s information can be found online. Please support coordinators’ efforts and give your students this in-person experience if it is provided!
State and National Competitions
State coordinators determine their advancement policies from Chapter to State. At a minimum, the top four scorers on the online Chapter Competition (Sprint + Target scores) from each chapter will advance to their State Competition. The State and National Competitions are still being planned as in-person events.
We’re looking forward to Competition Season!
Answers to many other questions are available on our FAQ page here. If you and your students have not already set up your accounts on the AoPS Contest Portal, please do so ASAP. We have step-by-step instructions for both coach account creation and student account creation to help guide you. Practice Competition #1 is already available! If you have any additional questions, please let us know. We will continue to stay in touch with coaches as the competition approaches.
--The MATHCOUNTS Team 🤓
2020-2021
2020-2021
6th
Data Display
Handout | Solutions | Video
Fundamental Counting Principle
Handout | Solutions | Video
Interior Angles
Handout | Solutions | Video
Order of Operations
Handout | Solutions | Video
Ratios and Simple Probability
Handout | Solutions | Video
7th
Addition and Subtraction Strategies
Averages
Difference of Squares
Handout | Solutions | Video
Rate x Time
Handout | Solutions | Video
Faster Arithmetic Method
Handout | Solutions | Video
Least Common Multiple
Handout | Solutions | Video
Percentages
Handout | Solutions | Video
Ratios and Area
Handout | Solutions | Video
Representing Patterns Numerically
Handout | Solutions | Video
Special Right Triangles
Handout | Solutions | Video
8th
Bases
Counting Paths Along a Grid
Handout | Solutions | Video
Counting Shapes in a Complex Figure
Handout | Solutions | Video
Divisibility Rules
Handout | Solutions | Video
Mass Points (Parts 1 & 2)
Handout | Solutions | Video
Modular Arithmetic
Handout | Solutions | Video
You Don't Have to Solve for X
Handout | Solutions | Video
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