The math department from WSC will be hosting the 49th Annual WSC Math Contest. The math contest is designed for students in middle-school and high school that enjoy challenging their math skills. The participating students will take a math exam that will be scored against other students taking the exam, participate in a game of jeopardy, and enjoy other activities which include watching a planetarium show, completing a math scavenger hunt, or solving break-out box activities.
| May 9th, 2025 |
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Open to: 6th - 12th
Check-In: 9:00am - 9:30am at Ley Theatre Time: 9:00am - 2:45pm Cost: $15 per student Registration Deadline: April 25th |
May register up to 2 students per test
Location: Carhart Science Building and Ley Theatre on Wayne State College’s Campus
Details:
Math Exams - The exams include pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, algebra 2, pre-calculus, and calculus. Each school can have two students signed up for each exam. Calculators are allowed on the exams, but the students must bring their own. We will not provide calculators. Cell phones are not allowed to be used or to be out during the exam. If a student is using a cell phone during the exam, that student will be disqualified. Once these exams are scored, the top ten students on the algebra, geometry, algebra 2, and pre-calculus will receive certificates with the top three receiving medals. The top five students on the pre-algebra and calculus exams will receive certificates with the top three receiving medals.
Jeopardy - Students will participate in the first round of Jeopardy. Each school will be represented by a team of 4 students. The top team from each jeopardy group will advance to the final Jeopardy round. The first-place team will receive a prize.
Planetarium show, Breakout Box, or Scavenger hunt activities - When the students are not participating in Jeopardy, they will have the opportunity to participate in solving a Breakout Box, completing a scavenger hunt, or watching a planetarium show.
Contact: Dr. Mary Kuchta at 402-375-7723 or makucht1@wsc.edu