Mathalon

The MATHALON is a statewide middle school mathematics competition with a maximum of 50 teams. All middle schools in the state of Maryland are invited to attend by sending a team of four students to the event. Multiple teams from the same school are welcome, space permitting.

The event consists of three rounds of competition, each scored independently: individual test, team test, and the invention round. The individual test and the team test are both written examinations taken by individuals and the school team respectively.

The invention round is done by teams of four students from four different schools (who therefore do not know each other). The teams first choose one of five "inventions" to design and build. Then, without help from any adult coach, the team is given 20 minutes to completely build their invention using only the materials provided. Judging, which depends on the invention, is explained in advance, so there are no surprises.

The event will be held at Meade Middle School on Saturday, October 31, 2009.

>> Click here to download the entry form and more information.