Math Club
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The biggest activity of the Robinson Math Club is a national competition called MathCounts. (www.mathcounts.org). Last year Robinson’s team competed at the regional level and advanced to state competition.
The MathCounts materials are designed for seventh and eighth grade mathematics. Any student who wants to work the problems may attend weekly practices. However, we are limited to one team of 4 at the regional competition. In past years, up to four additional students were able to participate in the competition as individuals. The exact numbers are set by the Texas state chapter and will be announced later in the fall. I will use results of weekly practices and other tests to determine who will be on Robinson’s team. There may be several levels of school competition that progressively narrow the group. Typically, the most successful students at competition are taking math classes above their grade level. Last year’s Robinson team was mostly 8th graders in Geometry class. In past years, 7th graders in Algebra were team members. Students in lower level classes can still participate in weekly practice sessions and learn. Another competition offered once each semester is the Greater Dallas Council of Teachers of Mathematics. This contest is a single test given at Robinson. Our scores are compared to public and private schools in the Dallas area to determine winners. There is no limit to the number of competitors in the GDCTM contest. Different levels of tests are given, based on the math class the student is currently taking. A student may enter this contest even if they cannot attend MathCounts meetings. Math club will also sponsor the AMC 8 competition in November. This national contest is a single test given at Robinson. Thirty students may participate, and advanced registration is required. See Mrs. Dabbs for more details or to register.
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