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[[AoPS]] hosts [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Forum/index.php?f=214 high school math forums] where students can discuss contest problems and mathematics | [[AoPS]] hosts [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Forum/index.php?f=214 high school math forums] where students can discuss contest problems and mathematics | ||
| + | Since 1967, there has been a local mathematics contest. Once regional to only NW Wyoming, the contest now draws almost 2000 competitors who go to one of 11 testing sites. The University of Wyoming, the 7 State community colleges, and the Wyoming Affiliate of NCTM, WCTM, coordinate and finance the competition. | ||
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| + | Awards are given locally at the 11 testing sites on the day of the local contest. There are three different exams: 7th and 8th grades test together, 11th and 12th grades test together, and the 9th and 10th grades take a test that is a blend of the other two. Scores are compiled and state-wide winners are awarded from both the smaller schools and the larger school. | ||
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| + | More information about the exam, the Regional Representatives, past winners, and old exams can be found at the competition website: [http://www.wctm.org/mathcontest.htm] | ||
== National math contests == | == National math contests == | ||
Revision as of 20:03, 2 April 2007
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Wyoming middle school mathematics competitions
AoPS hosts middle school math forums where students can discuss contest problems and mathematics.
- Wyoming MathCounts is part of the national MathCounts competition.
Wyoming high school mathematics competitions
AoPS hosts high school math forums where students can discuss contest problems and mathematics
Since 1967, there has been a local mathematics contest. Once regional to only NW Wyoming, the contest now draws almost 2000 competitors who go to one of 11 testing sites. The University of Wyoming, the 7 State community colleges, and the Wyoming Affiliate of NCTM, WCTM, coordinate and finance the competition.
Awards are given locally at the 11 testing sites on the day of the local contest. There are three different exams: 7th and 8th grades test together, 11th and 12th grades test together, and the 9th and 10th grades take a test that is a blend of the other two. Scores are compiled and state-wide winners are awarded from both the smaller schools and the larger school.
More information about the exam, the Regional Representatives, past winners, and old exams can be found at the competition website: [1]
National math contests
- List of United States elementary school mathematics competitions for national contests.
- List of United States middle school mathematics competitions for national contests.
- List of United States high school mathematics competitions for national contests.
