Check here each Monday for the Weekly Math Challenge - Fill out this Google Form to submit your answer! Everyone who gets the answer correct will receive a piece of candy!
Math Challenge
**Answer to last week's problem: 499cm cubed**
Week of September 29th - Oct. 3rd
The world record for the fastest half-marathon, which is
13.1 miles, was 58 minutes and 23 seconds. At a full sprint,
Mr. Martin can run 30 yards in 4.8 seconds. Who was
running at a faster rate? Mr. Martin, or the record-holder? Answer the question and define the rates for both the record holder and Mr. Martin.
MATHCOUNTS - look for this opportunity in your email from Cal Heldt - it will also be in the announcements.
Hardest Math Problem Competition - Contest opens in October of 2026
SIGMA written math contests - there are 5 throughout the year, beginning in October
Extreme Math Competition at ESU3 - April 15th, 2026
Marian High School Math Contest for Middle School GIRLS (6th, 7th, anth grade) - Spring 2026
Make a copy of the recording sheet linked below. You can complete the sheet digitally or print off a copy. Email your completed sheet to sindt.kathleen@westside66.net or have your math teacher put your completed sheet in Mrs. Sindt's mailbox.
SIGMA is a math contest. There are 5 contests throughout the year. Each contest has 8 questions and you can use a calculator. Click here to see the format of the contest.
Make a copy of the recording sheet linked below and follow the directions.
Make a copy of the recording sheet linked below. If you'd rather have a print copy, email Mrs. Sindt at sindt.kathleen@westside66.net
Visit the Math Mini-Spark Website and complete 5 mini-sparks. Email Mrs. Sindt at sindt.kathleen@westside66.net when you have completed 5 mini-sparks.
Print a copy of the recording sheet linked below. When you are finished with at least 40 numbers, email Mrs. Sindt at sindt.kathleen@westside66.net