Mu Alpha Theta

National Math Honor Society

Why Join MAO?

• Enrich your understanding of mathematics
• Participate in various MAO-exclusive competitions
• Volunteer in math-based events and tutor students in mathematics
• Learn and practice math at Friday Math Practices!
• Be a part of an international student community of mathematics
• Opportunity to receive an honor cord and scholarships

Meetings

• First Friday of every month (generally)
• Check the calendar on our website if you are unsure about dates
• You must attend every monthly meeting unless you email us with a valid excuse at least 24 hours in advance

• At each meeting, updates and information will be given, and afterwards, we will play mathematical "games" as a group
• Staying until the end for each meeting (including the activity afterwards) will result in half a point rewarded

Math Bash

• We will be hosting our first annual Dulles Math Bash on October 21st!
• This contest will be open for elementary students to participate and has 5 rounds. 
• Volunteering at this event is a great way to earn points and demonstrate leadership! Ways to volunteer include:
  • Grading tests
  • Tab Room
  • Bringing concessions
  • Poster-Making
• Volunteering on the day of the event is mandatory.

Friday Math Practices

• Will be after school about once every month
• May be more frequent when nearing
  important contests like AMC 10/12
• Sessions will likely cover:
  • Hard math class reviews
  • Special and Applied Math Topics
    • Linear Algebra
    • Graph Theory
    • Cryptography
  • Competition Preparation:
    • AMC 10/12, AIME
    • University competitions
    • UIL

Tutoring

• Help A-Hall math teachers with tutorials after school (in-person only)
  • Every hour of tutoring will become one point
  • Turn in an hour slip each time to a google forms (form on website)
  • At least one hour of tutoring will be required in order to be considered for an officer position.

Math and Science Night

• Create creative math and science related booths for elementary and middle school kids!
• Host practice contests with students from around the district.

MAO Banquet

• May 2024
• Induction ceremony
• Good food :) 
• Scholarship recipients announced (if any)
• Senior cords
• New officer panel announced
• And more!
• More information will be sent out closer to the banquet

Forms & Dues

• Due September 22
  • Dues: $30 (including T-shirts)
  • Payment through RevTrak!
• Forms (due September 22) 
  • General Membership Form
    • https://tinyurl.com/maogenmem2324

If you want to join, then...

Join

Mu Alpha Theta!

• Email: dullesmualphatheta@gmail.com
• Remind101: text @dhsmao2324 to 81010
• Website: dhsmao.weebly.com
• Instagram: @dhsmao

Contact Us:

Link to sign in today:

https://tinyurl.com/maointerestsignin2324

Next Meeting: September 1st!

We've Got Your Number Rules

Symbols allowed for operations are as follows:

(1)  addition... +, as in 3 + 4

(2)  subtraction... −, as in 4 – 3 (Note: This is the binary operation of subtraction. Additive inverse is NOT an allowable operation.)

(3)  multiplication... X, ∗ , or parentheses, as in 3 X 4 or 3 ∗ 4 or 3(4). Implied multiplication is also

allowable if appropriate, such as in 5log381. The dot (·) is NOT allowed, as it is easily confused with subtraction.

(4)  division... slanted fraction bar (/), or a horizontal fraction bar, as in 8/4 or 84. The division sign

(÷) is NOT allowed, as it is easily confused with addition.

(5)  exponentiation... either with superscript or the caret (^), as in 43 or 4^3. (Note: negative

exponents are NOT allowed.)

(6)  factorial... !, as in 4!

(7)  logarithm... the usual log with base, as in log39. The base must be formed as part of the use of the supplied digits; this includes logarithms base ten.

(8) concatenation is allowed. For example, if 1, 2, 3, and 4 are supplied as digits, 12 may be made from concatenating 1 and 2.

(9) You must use all four numbers and use each only once!

EXAMPLE FOR 4,7,6,9: (28) = 4!+7+6-9