a.  Large Group Competition. The primary competition of MathFest is the large group competition where students from each grade will be assembled to compete at one time.  The schedule is provided on the front page of the website.  All students from each grade level will compete at the same time.  Students will be seated in chairs with 8-10 cards, a dry erase board, rag, and marker.  Students will be given a sheet of questions (approximately 8-10 on each sheet).  The moderator will tell the students which problem they are to work and how much time will be allotted.  For example, "You have 2 minutes to complete question #7." 

Students will only work one problem at a time then put that answer on their dry erase board.  The dry erase board is turned upside down when the student is finished.  When time has expired, the students hold their dry erase board in the air to present their responses.  If the student's answer is correct, then he/she will be directed to erase their board.  If the answer is incorrect, then the student must surrender a card.  When the student runs out of cards, he/she must leave the competition.   The larger group competition will continue until there is only one student remaining or until time has expired.  The student with the most cards will be declared the winner. 

b. Other Competitions & Activities.  We are constantly developing smaller competitions and activities to provide students more opportunities to interact with the math content that you are teaching each day.   Prior to the start of each session (Elementary at 8:45 a.m. and Middle School at 1:45 p.m.), we will  conduct a group briefing and explain the other activities/competitions to students and parents.

 

3. What is the schedule of events for the MathFest?

A copy of the MathFest tentative schedule is included on the front page of the website.

 

4.  How can I register my teams?

If you are paying by check, please download the registration form located on the top of this page and send it with your check to MathFest Inc., 130 Victoria Place, Fayetteville, GA 30214.

Provide payment to register your team(s):.  Cost:  $225 for up to 100 students which is $2.25 per student (never have you been able to get so much for less than $3).     We have deliberately kept the individual cost low so that all schools may participate.  You may download the registration form and send it with your check to MathFest Inc., 130 Victoria Place, Fayetteville, GA 30214.

 

5. Credit card payments please click the credit card button on the front page.  Pay with your credit card then e-mail us the name of your school and the number of students.  Your receipt and welcome information will be mailed to you.