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2007-2008
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Middle School Math
Measure competency in mathematical concepts that
relate to the students' current math course. Download Event Rules Here
Level/Grade
Middle School/Grades 6 - 8 Teams
3 students per team
Diversity Statement Entrance Requirement
Teams should reflect the diversity and cultures of the real world. “Diversity is about peoples’ strengths and their differences,” Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. As reflected in our mission, MESA wishes to underscore the importance of diversity and strongly encourages that a team is put together showcasing different cultures, strengths, and abilities.
Each student will be required to have on file with the MESA office one short diversity statement (one paragraph), either as a team member or an individual, by February 28, 2008 to be eligible to compete at MESA Day. (One statement per student not per activity.) Each statement should explain the diversity of their team or various teams or, for individuals, be a short statement on the value of diversity.
OverviewStudents will take an exam that will measure competency in mathematical concepts that relate to the students' current math course. Only students with completed Middle School Math Entrance Forms will be admitted into the testing site by the judge. DO NOT submit Entrance forms to the MESA office.
Categories• General Math: For students currently enrolled in a general math class.
• Pre-Algebra: For students currently enrolled in a pre-algebra class.
• Algebra: For students currently enrolled in an algebra class.
MaterialsThe following will be provided by MESA:
• Paper
• Pencils
• Questions
Rules- Only students with completed Middle School Math Competition Entrance Forms will be admitted into the testing room on MESA Day.
- No calculators are allowed during the exam.
- All materials for this event will be supplied by MESA.
Judging
1. Students will submit one answer sheet with each of the students' names indicated and their school, and their diversity statement.
2. Testing materials, scratch paper, etc., may not be removed from the testing site.
3. Team medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each of the testing categories (general math, pre-algebra, algebra).
4. Proctor Instructions:
a. Admit only students with completed entrance forms.
b. Collect entrance forms to ensure students are taking the correct exam.
c. Read the Instructions for Participants (below) before beginning the testing session.
d. Write the start time and end time on the chalkboard.
e. Announce to the students when five minutes remain.
f. Do not collect exams until the testing session is over.
g. At the end of the testing session, collect all testing materials including scratch paper.
h. Judges may ask a team to forfeit their participation in the competition (and leave the room) if they do not follow the testing guidelines.
5. Instructions for Participants
Judges: Please announce the rules prior to the beginning of the testing session.
a. Once students are seated, distribute the testing materials.
b. Taking the exam is a team effort.
c. All answers should be agreed upon by each team member and recorded clearly with the name of each team member and school at the top of each page.
d. Questions should be answered as completely as possible.
e. Although this is a team effort, students are asked to speak quietly so they do not disturb other teams.
f. Tests will be collected at the end of the session only.
g. You have 50 minutes to take the test.
h. You may begin.
AwardsAwards will be given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each of the contest categories: general math, pre-algebra, algebra.
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