Newtonians 2007-08
(9th - 12th grade)
We meet from 2:00 - 4:00pm on *approximately* the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month from Sept through April, at the Sculley Academy. Please check the calendar below for the exact dates! A typical week at math club involves learning a mathematical concept, practicing past contest problems, and snack / recess break. Students work individually and in teams during each class. Homework is assigned each time.
There are several competitions that we will be participating in this year. I chose each of these for their various merits. Some emphasize individual achievement; some emphasize team achievement. Everyone will participate in the AMC & Mandelbrot competitions; I will invite students on an individual basis to participate in other competitions (between 4 and 8 students per competition). Every student will receive recognition at the end of the year, at an awards ceremony.
In-house math contests:
Mandelbrot competition (Oct 10th, Oct 31st, Jan 9th, Feb 13th, Mar 12th)
Travel math contests:
UGA Mathematical Tournament (Saturday, Oct 13th) (by invitation only)
AMC-10 (Feb 27th) (9th & 10th grade only)
AMC-12 (Feb 27th) (11th & 12th graders only)
Georgia Tech High School Math Competition (Saturday, Feb 23rd) (by invitation only)
Try these "problems of the week":
Math Forum:
Cool websites:
Internet Problem Solving Contest -- not strictly mathematics, programming, too!
May 2004: Solid Rock Solvers came 223rd out of 476 participating teams in the open division, with a score of 4 points, 452 minutes
| Date | What we'll be doing | Homework |
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September 12th, 2007 |
Introductions, Descriptions, Rules board practice problems class tournament Concepts: |
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| September 26th, 2007 | board practice problems class tournament Concepts: |
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October 10th, 2007 |
board practice problems Do Mandelbrot contest # 1 Concepts: |
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Saturday, October
13th, 2007 *** meet here to travel to location *** |
UGA Mathematical Tournament (by invitation only) | |
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October 24th, 2007 |
board practice problems class tournament Concepts: |
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October 31st, 2007 |
board practice problems Do Mandelbrot contest # 2 Concepts: |
homework solutions |
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December 12th, 2007 |
board practice problems class tournament Concepts: |
homework solutions |
| December 26th, 2007 | Christmas & New Year's break! | |
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January 9th, 2008 |
board practice problems Do Mandelbrot contest # 3 Concepts: |
homework solutions |
| January 30th, 2008 |
board practice problems class tournament Concepts: |
homework solutions |
| February 13th, 2008 |
board practice problems Do Mandelbrot contest # 4 Concepts: |
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Saturday, Feb 23rd, 2008 *** meet here to travel to location *** |
Georgia Tech High School Math Competition (by invitation only) | |
| February 27th, 2008 |
board practice problems Do AMC-10 or AMC-12 contest Concepts: |
homework solutions |
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March 12th, 2008 |
board practice problems Do Mandelbrot contest # 5 Concepts: |
homework solutions |
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March 26th, 2008 |
board practice problems class tournament Concepts: |
homework solutions |
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April 9th, 2008 |
board practice problems class tournaments Concepts: |
no homework! |
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April 23rd, 2008 |
something completely different :) | |
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*** May date tba, 2008 *** *** different location *** |
Awards ceremony (6:00 - 7:30pm) Please invite family & friends! Every student will receive awards. Please bring math-inspired snacks (e.g. a "pi", equation cookies, etc.) |
Typical schedule for a meeting:
- 2:00pm - arrive, go over homework
- 2:10pm - learn new concept
- 2:50pm - snack break
- 3:00pm - practice old math contest problems (or do math contest)
- 4:00pm - pick up homework as you leave
Here are some pictures from a previous contest . . . (click here for more pictures)
Our team placed 13th out of 18 teams.
Rebecca placed 8th out of 72 team members.
Way to go, Newtonians!