Math Masters of Minnesota invites all fifth and sixth grade students across the state to participate in regional events where they compete as individuals and in teams. Students receive recognition for their excellence in mathematical skills. Math Masters shows students that their math fundamentals pay off in this valuable academic experience! Awards are presented to winning students in each component of the competition.
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The competition format is identical fifth and sixth grade events, consisting of these components
- Individual Warm-up Fact Drill (75 problems, 5 min., no calculators)
- 4 Individual Problem Solving Rounds (8 problems in each 10 min. round, calculators allowed)
- 3 Team Problem Solving Rounds (10 problems in each 15 min. round, calculators allowed)
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The seven rounds of the regional Math Masters Challenges include the following mathematical areas:
- numbers and properties of numbers
- geometry, time, money
- decimals, fractions, percent
- charts, graphs, statistics, probability, counting
- sequences, series, pre-algebra (6th grade only)
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2011 REGIONAL EVENTS:
Fifth Grade – April 29, 2011
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Belle Plaine – Oakcrest Elementary School ( View Scores)
Sixth Grade – March 11, 2011
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Belle Plaine – Oakcrest Elementary School ( View Scores)
A SPECIAL NOTE OF THANKS TO:
Rebecca L. Collin and Accounting and Tax Solutions of Mankato for sponsoring the 5th & 6th grade competitions at Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato; HyVee in Mankato, and McDonald's in Mankato and St. Peter for providing snacks; and our hosts Oakcrest Elementary School in Belle Plaine and Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato
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For more information on Math Masters or how your school can get involved, contact the regional coordinator in your area or Math Masters of Minnesota at 507-437-9366.
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