American Mathematics Competition to be Hosted at Baldwin-Wallace
Wednesday February 22, 2012
The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science is pleased to announce that it will once again serve as a local host for the "B" date of the AMC 10 / AMC 12 Contests of the American Mathematics Competitions. This year the Department will also host an AMC prep session; see details below. The AMC Contests are among the leading high school mathematics competitions in the country, with the AMC 10 intended for high school Sophomores and the AMC 12 for Juniors and Seniors. Students who enjoy challenging mathematics problems are encouraged to participate. For the top scorers, the AMC 10 and AMC 12 Contests are the first steps on the path to the famous Mathematical Olympiad competitions. There is no charge to students or their schools for participation in the AMC Contests.
About the AMC
There is a wealth of information at the AMC website, which has descriptions of the AMC tests, suggestions on preparing for the Contests, and much more. In particular see the "AMC 10/12 Brochure" for information on the AMC 10 and AMC 12 Contests, as well as the "Students" section of the website. There is also a "Parent/Guardian Letter" that explains the history, purpose, and value of the AMC.
Tentative schedule for the morning of the AMC:
- 8:30am: Arrive/Registration on lower level of Strosacker Student Union (directions).
- 9:00am - 10:30am: AMC 10 / AMC 12 given in Sandstone 3 Conference Room.
(There will be a concurrent presentation or possible campus tour for teachers, counselors, and/or parents in the nearby Quarry Room.) - 10:30am - 10:45am: Break.
- 10:45am - 11:30am: Presentation for students and adults; recognition and prizes for top Contest scores at B-W that morning, based on unofficial scoring. (Contest papers will subsequently be sent to AMC for official scoring.)
- 11:30am: Depart.
How to participate
Parents, teachers, and counselors who wish to bring students to Baldwin-Wallace College for the AMC should complete and send this Excel spreadsheet as an e-mail attachment to Prof. David Calvis, Baldwin-Wallace College. Note that space is limited and that students will accepted on a first-come-first-served basis. Participants will be notified of the results of the official scoring conducted by the American Mathematics Competitions. Feel free to direct any questions to Prof. Calvis.
Prep session
A prep session for the AMC will be held on Saturday January 28, 2012, 9:30-11:30am cancelled in room 146 of the Mathematics and Computer Science Building (directions). Students may participate in the prep session even if they are taking the AMC elsewhere. Please complete and send the above spreadsheet to Prof. Calvis to indicate interest in the prep session.