Mu Alpha Theta

National Math Honor Society

Who Are We?

Mu Alpha Theta is the National High School Mathematics Honor Society with more than 110,000 students at more than 2,400 schools in the United States and in 20 foreign countries 

 

We are dedicated to inspiring keen interest in mathematics, developing strong scholarship in the subject, and promoting the enjoyment of mathematics in high school. 

 

MAO Officer Panel

Co-Presidents

Vice President

Secretary

Competition Managers

Volunteer Managers

Historian

Sreeja Thipireddy & Deepu Pradeep

Anaya Bawiskar

Tony Dong

Rushil Shah & Dylan Yu

Athulya Saravanakumar & Michelle Chen

Anant Asthana

Sponsor

Dr. Marilupe Hren

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

Competitions

COMPETE AT:

  • UIL/TMSCA Competitions
    • General Math
    • General Science
    • Number Sense
    • Calculator
               VOLUNTEER AT:
  • DHS TMSCA Competition
  • Fort Settlement Middle School TMSCA
  • Beckendorf Junior High TMSCA

TMSCA/UIL

 

  • A&M University Math Contest
  • National Log1 Contest
  • Rocket City Math League
  • UH Math Contest
  • AMC 10/12
  • AIME I/II
  • USA(J)MO
  • Moody's Mega Math Challenge

Competitions

  • Mathematical Minutes Video
  • Purple Comet
  • USA Mathematical Talent Search
  • American Regions Mathematical League
  • National Internet Math Olympiad
  • Online Math Olympiad

Upcoming Competitions

TAMU Math Contest

Test date: 11/13 | Sign up deadline: 10/30

  • Bus provided! :) (if in-person)
  • Exams
    • Best student Open & Closed exam
    • Power team exam
    • Buzz Contest

@Texas A&M from 7am - 4pm (?)

Subject exams: AB, BC, CD, DE, EF

  • A -- Pre-Algebra

  • B -- First Year Algebra

  • C -- Geometry

  • D -- Second Year Algebra

  • E -- Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry

  • F -- Advanced Mathematics

points: 2 (+0.5 if it's in-person)

AMC 10/12 A/B

Test dates : 11/10 & 11/16 | Sign up deadline: 9/28

  • 25 questions in 75 minutes
  • You have to pay dues in order to participate
  • Make sure to sign up before the deadline!

@Dulles High School

points: 1.5 pts per test

Tutoring

  • Help A-Hall math teachers with tutorials after school (in-person only)
    • Turn in an hour slip each time (form on website)
  • Go to Dulles Middle School and help students with their math homework and tutor
  • MSA Tutoring for Math Subjects

Meetings

  • First Friday of every month (generally)
  • Check the calendar on our website if you are unsure about dates
  • You must attend at least 2 out of 4 meetings each semester (the interest meeting counts as 1!)
  • 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
  • If you find yourself unable to attend a meeting to fill your requirement, email us with a valid excuse at least 24 hours in advance.

Requirements

Associate Members

  • Completion of Algebra I
  • Enrollment in Honors Geometry

Inducted Members

  • Completion of Honors Geometry
  • Enrollment in a higher level math course (enrollment in a higher  level math course is no longer required upon successful completion of either Calculus AB or BC)
  • Must complete application to be considered!

General Requirements

  • Must obtain at least 7 points per semester
  • Must take math classes at the honors level
  • Must maintain an 85 or above in all math classes (except for any class containing calculus in the name; for such classes, an 80 or above is required)
  • Must maintain an 80 or above in all non-math classes

Demerits

If a member receives 3 demerits, [s]he will be placed under probationary status for three weeks. During this period, the member may schedule a meeting with the Appeals Committee to determine membership status; otherwise, his/her membership will be discontinued.

Weekly Friday Math Practices

Led by Deepu, Rushil, Anaya, Dylan, Michelle, Tony, and Anant

  • Every Friday after school (except MAO and SNHS meeting days)
  • First practice: September 10
  • Sessions will likely cover:
    • Hard math class reviews
    • Special Math Topics
      • Linear Algebra
      • Graph Theory
      • etc.
    • Competition Preparation:
      • AMC 10/12, AIME
      • University competitions
      • UIL

MAO Banquet

  • May 2022
  • Induction ceremony
  • Good food :) (if in-person)
  • 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 27
    • Dues: $15
    • T-Shirts: $15
    • Payment through RevTrak!
  • Forms (due September 27) 

If you want to join, then...

We hope you join

Mu Alpha Theta!

Contact Us:

Don't forget to sign in with an officer!

Link to sign in today:

tinyurl.com/dhsint2122

MAO Interest Meeting 2021-2022

By Dulles Mu Alpha Theta

MAO Interest Meeting 2021-2022

9/1/2021

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