February Meeting

Requirements

Points

  • 6 points due by April 16, 2021
  • If you have incomplete hours from the previous semester, you must make up double the amount
  • Seniors:
    • Make sure you stay on top of your points in order to receive your cord!
  • Check points at dhsmao.weebly.com/volunteering

Opportunities

  • Competition participation
    • ​Mathcon
    • Purple Comet
    • MathWorks Math Modelling
    • Mathematical Minutes Video Contest
  • Friday Math Practice attendance (1-1.5 points each)
  • Team contests after meetings!

Demerits

  • Reminder: Members will receive demerits for unexcused/excessive absences, failure to meet grade requirements, or failure to complete hours
  • Any questions regarding demerits or membership status can be directed to us via e-mail
  • Seniors: You must have less than 3 demerits

Upcoming Competitions

MathCON Online Contest

  • Date: February 26, 2021 
  • Points: 1
  • 45 minute test 
  • 32 online questions based on your grade level
  • Top 1% of test-takers qualify for Finals
  • Signup: tinyurl.com/mathcon21
  • Practice Tests & More Info: mathcon.org/sample-test/

Purple Comet

  • Date: April 9, 2021
  • Points: 1
  • 90 minute test 
  • 30 questions 
  • Teams of from 1 to 6 students
  • More Info & Past Tests: https://purplecomet.org/?action=information/summary
  • Sign-Up: tinyurl.com/purplecomet21

MathWorks Math Modelling Challenge

  • Date: Contest Window between 2/26 - 3/1
    • Pick a 14 hour work time between 2/28 5 AM CST and 3/1 10 PM CST
  • Points: 1
  • More Info & Past Tests: https://m3challenge.siam.org/
  • Sign-Up will be sent out soon

Mathematical Minutes Video Contest

  • Create an entertaining and educational 2-5 minute video on a math topic!
  • Submit to our email by February 25, 2021
  • Top 3 Videos will be submitted to the contest
  • Can work in groups of up to 4 people
  • More Information & Guidelines: https://mualphatheta.org/mathematical-minutes
  • 2 points!

Senior Scholarships 

Unfortunately, we will not be doing senior scholarships this year. Due to the current virtual situation, we felt as though there wasn't a good chance to show the excellence in the club. However, senior cords will still be ordered, so make sure to complete the necessary requirements to receive one!

Next Meeting: Friday, March 5

If you're not playing the game, sign in at tinyurl.com/maofeb21!

 

If you are playing the game, get in groups of three!

& Take out scratch paper :)

February Meeting 2021

By Dulles Mu Alpha Theta

February Meeting 2021

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