Math Club

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FLORIDA MATH LEAGUE

AMC- American Mathematics Contest

The AMC 12 is a 25 question, 75 minute multiple choice examination in secondary school mathematics containing problems which can be understood and solved with pre-calculus concepts. Calculators are not allowed starting in 2008.

High School Mathematical Contest in Modeling (HiMCM)

Organization: COMAP


HiMCM offers students the opportunity to compete in a team setting using mathematics to present solutions to real-world modeling problems. To participate in HiMCM, a team must be sponsored and registered by a faculty advisor from that school. Registration must be completed by the advisor. Teams may include up to four students.

The Mandelbrot Competition

The Mandelbrot Competition takes place in five rounds spaced throughout the school year. Each round consists of seven short-answer questions valued by difficulty at one, two, or three points. The questions on the Mandelbrot Competition cover a variety of non-calculus topics such as algebra, geometry, exponents, probability, and a few others such as number theory or classical inequalities. The tests last forty minutes and are graded by the school coordinator, who then enters scores at the web site. The database that powers the Scorecenter pages makes it possible to view comprehensive standings only a few days after the contest is given and ensures accurate, current results.

The contest is offered at the national level for more advanced students and the regional level for less experienced problem solvers.

The Mandelbrot Team Play

The Mandelbrot Team Play is designed for students who enjoy working on more open-ended problems or who are preparing for events such as ARML or the USAMO. On this contest groups of four students work together on a series of proof-style questions. The students write out their explanations to the successive parts, which build upon one another to develop a mathematical result. The Team Play lasts one hour and student responses are mailed to a panel of graders for evaluation. Scores and comments are posted on-line shortly thereafter. For more details peruse the official Rules.

There are three rounds of the Team Play which take place in early January, February, and March. The particular subjects of the three tests are provided prior to their occurrence along with a set of practice questions and answers (these are made available along with other Forms) so that coaches and students may prepare beforehand. Extensive solutions are provided for all problems to demonstrate mathematical techniques and to serve as examples of proof-writing style. Our goal is for students to broaden their understanding of mathematics and develop scientific writing skills through their involvement in the Mandelbrot Team Play.