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WHAT TO BRING ON THE DAY OF THE TEST:
You are responsible for bringing your own Number 2 pencils and calculator (and maybe backup batteries for your calculator). Neither of these will be provided for you. Scratch paper will be provided for you.
CALCULATOR OPTIONS:
Use of calculators that do not contain a subset of a computer algebra system (CAS) will be permissible.
• TI-83, TI-84, & TI-Nspire series are permissible.
• TI-89 and TI-92 and TI-Nspire CAS are NOT allowed.
• Calculators on smart devices, such as GeoGebra, Desmos, or similar, are not allowed.
WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE TEST:
1. Between 20 and 25 multiple choice questions. Ideally, 25 multiple choice questions.
a. Each question should have 5 answer options. One of these choices can be “None of the above” or similar wording.
b. These should include a mixture of easy and hard problems.
c. Minimize the number of problems where a student can blindly enter results in a calculator to get a correct result.
2. Three free-response tie breaker questions
a. These should be harder problems with multi-step solutions.
b. Tie-breaker questions should be open-ended, where students must show their work over several steps.
c. Each successive tie breaker question should be harder.
PRIZES (for 2023 only):
The statewide winners will receive:
Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II: First=$150 and a TI Calculator, Second=$100, Third=$50.
Trig&Precal, Calculus, Stats: First=$300 and a TI Calculator, Second=$200, Third = $100.
There are no penalties for wrong answers so you should make an educated guess even if you aren't sure or run out of time.
The exams allow you to use a calculator if you bring it. Many of the questions can be worked quickly with a calculator, and to be competitive you will need to take those shortcuts as other students will be.
The exam does not require you to clear your programs before you begin the test so you may have math programs in your calculator that could be helpful if you are familiar with them and know what they have to offer. Check out my calculator resource page to see where to get already made programs and how to transfer them to your calculator from your computer or from another calculator.
Tiebreaker 1 will only be graded to differentiate the top scores. Unless you cannot improve your multiple choice selections, tiebreaker 1 is not a good use of your time. Putting down SOMETHING about tiebreaker 1 may separate you from those that don't spend any time on it. Tiebreaker 2 is only used if after tiebreaker 1, it is still too close to call. This is probably not worthy of your time. Tiebreaker 3 is only used if after tiebreaker 2, it is still too close to call. This is almost certainly a waste of valuable testing time.
The tests will have questions that you may have not covered in class yet. One school may teach sequences and series first, while another may teach it last. To be fair to all schools, the tests will have all of the content. Therefore, to do the best possible, you need to work on previous exams and learn some of the material that you have not seen in class yet. It will be near impossible for you to compete with students who work ahead, if you don't do that yourself. The other benefit is that it should make class easier for the rest of the year as you will have already exposed yourself to some of the other concepts.
The official website for ACTM can be found here and may be useful for the most up to date information.
The exams allow you to use a calculator if you bring it. Many of the questions can be worked quickly with a calculator, and to be competitive you will need to take those shortcuts as other students will be.
The exam does not require you to clear your programs before you begin the test so you may have math programs in your calculator that could be helpful if you are familiar with them and know what they have to offer. Check out my calculator resource page to see where to get already made programs and how to transfer them to your calculator from your computer or from another calculator.
Tiebreaker 1 will only be graded to differentiate the top scores. Unless you cannot improve your multiple choice selections, tiebreaker 1 is not a good use of your time. Putting down SOMETHING about tiebreaker 1 may separate you from those that don't spend any time on it. Tiebreaker 2 is only used if after tiebreaker 1, it is still too close to call. This is probably not worthy of your time. Tiebreaker 3 is only used if after tiebreaker 2, it is still too close to call. This is almost certainly a waste of valuable testing time.
The tests will have questions that you may have not covered in class yet. One school may teach sequences and series first, while another may teach it last. To be fair to all schools, the tests will have all of the content. Therefore, to do the best possible, you need to work on previous exams and learn some of the material that you have not seen in class yet. It will be near impossible for you to compete with students who work ahead, if you don't do that yourself. The other benefit is that it should make class easier for the rest of the year as you will have already exposed yourself to some of the other concepts.
The official website for ACTM can be found here and may be useful for the most up to date information.
Previous Algebra 1 ACTM Contests (Regional and State):
Previous Algebra 1 ACTM Contests (Regional and State):
Algebra 1 Regional Exams:
2025 Regional Exam, 2024 Regional Exam, 2023 Regional Exam, 2022 Regional Exam, 2021 (Note: This contest was held virtually using an online platform. ), 2020 Regional Exam (Note: This contest was cancelled for most locations. These are the contest documents that would have been used.), 2019 Regional Exam, 2018 Regional Exam, 2017 Regional Exam, 2016 Regional Exam, 2015 Regional Exam, 2008 Regional Exam, 2006 Regional Exam, 2004 Regional Exam, 2003 Regional Exam, 2002 Regional Exam, 2001 Regional Exam
Algebra 1 State Exams:
2024 State Exam, 2023 State Exam, 2022 - Canceled, 2021 – The Regional and State contests were held simultaneously on an online platform., 2020 - Canceled, 2019 State Exam, 2018 State Exam, 2017 State Exam, 2016 State Exam, 2015 State Exam, 2014 State Exam, 2013 State Exam, 2004 State Exam, 2002 State Exam, 2001 State Exam
Previous Geometry ACTM Contests (Regional and State):
Previous Geometry ACTM Contests (Regional and State):
Geometry Regional Exams:
2025 Regional Exam, 2024 Regional Exam, 2023 Regional Exam, 2022 Regional Exam, 2021 (Note: This contest was held virtually using an online platform. ), 2020 Regional Exam (Note: This contest was cancelled for most locations. These are the contest documents that would have been used.), 2019 Regional Exam, 2018 Regional Exam, 2017 Regional Exam, 2016 Regional Exam, 2015 Regional Exam, 2014 Regional Exam, 2008 Regional Exam, 2006 Regional Exam, 2004 Regional Exam, 2002 Regional Exam
Geometry State Exams:
2024 State Exam, 2023 State Exam. 2022 - Canceled, 2021 – The Regional and State contests were held simultaneously on an online platform., 2020 - Canceled, 2019 State Exam, 2018 State Exam, 2017 State Exam, 2016 State Exam, 2015 State Exam, 2014 State Exam, 2013 State Exam, 2004 State Exam, 2001 State Exam
Previous Algebra 2 ACTM Contests (Regional and State):
Previous Algebra 2 ACTM Contests (Regional and State):
Algebra 2 Regional Exams:
2025 Regional Exam, 2024 Regional Exam, 2023 Regional Exam, 2022 Regional Exam, 2020 Regional Exam (Note: This contest was cancelled for most locations. These are the contest documents that would have been used.), 2019 Regional Exam, 2018 Regional Exam, 2017 Regional Exam, 2016 Regional Exam, 2015 Regional Exam, 2014 Regional Exam, 2013 Regional Exam, 2012 Regional Exam, 2011 Regional Exam, 2010 Regional Exam, 2009 Regional Exam, 2008 Regional Exam, 2007 Regional Exam, 2006 Regional Exam, 2005 Regional Exam, 2004 Regional Exam, 2003 Regional Exam, 2002 Regional Exam, 2001 Regional Exam, 2000 Regional Exam, 1999 Regional Exam, 1998 Regional Exam
Algebra 2 State Exams:
2024 State Exam, 2023 State Exam, 2022 - Canceled, 2021 – The Regional and State contests were held simultaneously on an online platform., 2020 - Canceled, 2019 State Exam, 2018 State Exam, 2017 State Exam, 2016 State Exam, 2015 State Exam, 2014 State Exam, 2013 State Exam, 2012 State Exam, 2011 State Exam, 2010 State Exam, 2009 State Exam, 2008 State Exam, 2007 State Exam, 2006 State Exam, 2005 State Exam, 2004 State Exam, 2003 State Exam, 2002 State Exam, 2001 State Exam, 2000 State Exam
Previous Precalculus / Trig ACTM Contests (Regional and State):
Previous Precalculus / Trig ACTM Contests (Regional and State):
Precalculus / Trig Regional Exams:
2025 Regional Exam, 2024 Regional Exam, 2023 Regional Exam, 2022 Regional Exam, 2021 (Note: This contest was held virtually using an online platform. ), 2020 Regional Exam (Note: This contest was cancelled for most locations. These are the contest documents that would have been used.), 2019 Regional Exam, 2018 Regional Exam, 2017 Regional Exam, 2016 Regional Exam, 2015 Regional Exam, 2014 Regional Exam, 2013 Regional Exam, 2012 Regional Exam, 2011 Regional Exam, 2010 Regional Exam, 2009 Regional Exam, 2008 Regional Exam, 2007 Regional Exam, 2006 Regional Exam, 2005 Regional Exam, 2004 Regional Exam, 2003 Regional Exam, 2002 Regional Exam, 2001 Regional Exam, 2000 Regional Exam, 1999 Regional Exam (Trigonometry), 1998 Regional Exam (Trigonometry)
Precalculus / Trig State Exams:
2024 State Exam, 2023 State Exam, 2022 - Canceled, 2021 – The Regional and State contests were held simultaneously on an online platform., 2020 - Canceled, 2019 State Exam, 2018 State Exam, 2017 State Exam, 2016 State Exam, 2015 State Exam, 2014 State Exam, 2013 State Exam, 2012 State Exam, 2011 State Exam, 2010 State Exam, 2009 State Exam, 2008 State Exam, 2007 State Exam, 2006 State Exam, 2004 State Exam, 2003 State Exam, 2002 State Exam, 2001 State Exam, 2000 State Exam
Previous Calculus ACTM Contests (Regional and State):
Previous Calculus ACTM Contests (Regional and State):
Calculus Regional Exams:
2025 Regional Exam, 2024 Regional Exam, 2023 Regional Exam, 2022 Regional Exam, 2021 (Note: This contest was held virtually using an online platform. ), 2020 Regional Exam (Note: This contest was cancelled for most locations. These are the contest documents that would have been used.), 2019 Regional Exam, 2018 Regional Exam, 2017 Regional Exam, 2016 Regional Exam, 2015 Regional Exam, 2014 Regional Exam, 2013 Regional Exam, 2012 Regional Exam, 2011 Regional Exam, 2010 Regional Exam, 2009 Regional Exam, 2008 Regional Exam, 2007 Regional Exam, 2006 Regional Exam, 2004 Regional Exam, 2003 Regional Exam, 2002 Regional Exam, 2001 Regional Exam
Calculus State Exams:
2024 State Exam, 2023 State Exam, 2022 - Canceled, 2021 – The Regional and State contests were held simultaneously on an online platform., 2020 - Canceled, 2019 State Exam, 2018 State Exam, 2017 State Exam, 2016 State Exam, 2015 State Exam, 2014 State Exam, 2013 State Exam, 2004 State Exam, 2002 State Exam, 2001 State Exam
Previous Statistics ACTM Contests (Regional and State):
Previous Statistics ACTM Contests (Regional and State):
Statistics Regional Exams:
2025 Regional Exam, 2024 Regional Exam, 2023 Regional Exam, 2022 Regional Exam, 2021 (Note: This contest was held virtually using an online platform. ), 2020 Regional Exam (Note: This contest was cancelled for most locations. These are the contest documents that would have been used.), 2019 Regional Exam, 2018 Regional Exam, 2017 Regional Exam, 2016 Regional Exam, 2015 Regional Exam, 2014 Regional Exam, 2013 Regional Exam
Statistics State Exams:
2024 State Exam, 2023 State Exam, 2022 - Canceled, 2021 – The Regional and State contests were held simultaneously on an online platform., 2020 - Canceled, 2019 State Exam, 2018 State Exam, 2017 State Exam, 2016 State Exam, 2015 State Exam, 2014 State Exam, 2013 State Exam
Previous Advanced Math ACTM Contests (Regional)(no longer tested):
Previous Advanced Math ACTM Contests (Regional)(no longer tested):
Advanced Math Regional Exams:
2000 Regional Exam, 1999 Regional Exam, 1998 Regional Exam
Previous Computer Science ACTM Contests (Regional)(no longer tested):
Previous Computer Science ACTM Contests (Regional)(no longer tested):
Computer Science Regional Exams:
1999 Regional Exam, 1998 Regional Exam
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