| Welcome
to 2008 Math Olympics
Math
Olympics Coordinator:
Elder Sam Dyson
Assistant Coordinator Casey Washington
Mathematics:
Contrary to popular thinking, mathematics, not music,
is the only true universal language. Mathematics
is one of the most useful and fascinating divisions
of human knowledge. It is a part of the experience
of all people, regardless of how far they have gone
in school. Mathematics helps us in many other important
areas of study, and has the power to solve some
of the deepest puzzles man faces. Mathematics is
the very foundation of scientific technology.
Most people, whether
they realize it or not, use mathematics in varying
degrees in their everyday activities. Mom, for instance,
utilizes mathematics when she goes grocery shopping,
or plans out the family budget. Dad uses mathematics
when he works in his carpentry shop, or makes out
the income tax returns. The daughter uses mathematics
when she cuts out a pattern for a new dress, and their
son utilizes mathematics for his model-building hobby.
The Mathematics
Workshop gives daily exercises which help participants
build their mathematical skill, and which help prepare
the contestants for maximum success in the Mathematics
Competition -- the culmination of the workshop training.
Who
is eligible?:
The Mathematics
Competition (or Math Olympics) is conducted on three
levels:
Level I Grades
3 - 5
Level II Grades 6 - 8
Level III Grades 9 - 12
Calculators may
be awarded at each level during the training sessions
to participants who demonstrate the highest mastery
of the daily math materials taught.
Contestants at
each level will compete in the final Math Olympics
for trophies and scientific calculators
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