High School Mathematics Tournament
October 20, 2012, The University of Mississippi
On October 20, 2012, the Department of Mathematics at the University of Mississippi will host its eigth annual high school mathematics contest. This will be a wonderful opportunity for students to flex their mathematical muscles and for teachers to meet colleagues and Ole Miss faculty.
We hope that you and your school will be able to participate. The fee is $5 for each student.
Rules | Schedule | Registration Form | Awards | Sample Tests from Previous Years
Oxford Hotels and Motels | Contact
You can find directions to Ole Miss and a campus map on the main University of Mississippi web page. To see a list of local hotels click here.
Awards
Scholarships will be awarded to the top three individual scorers and to each team member of the top scoring team.
Click here to download award information. (PDF)
Competition Rules
Above all, this tournament thrives on competition that is both courteous and respectful of others. Therefore, appropriate conduct is required for all individuals involved. ANY inappropriate conduct, including yelling, show of temper, or interruptive/distracting behavior (as deemed by the tournament director) is grounds for forfeiture of a match or expulsion from the tournament.
Click here to download the complete rules. (PDF)
Tournament Schedule for October 20, 2012
| 9:00 – 9:45 a.m. |
Registration |
| 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. |
Individual Exam |
| 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
Lunch on your own
The Johnson Commons and
the Union will be open. |
| 1:00 – 2:15 p.m. |
Team Exam |
| 2:30 – 3:15 p.m. |
Tiebreaker Round |
| 3:30 p.m. |
Awards Ceremony |
Click here to download the schedule. (PDF)
Registration Form
The registration deadline is October 12, 2012. Click here to download the registration form. (PDF)
Click here to download the consent form. (PDF)
Sample Tests from Previous Years
Individual Competition [2006] [2007] [2008] download .pdf
Individual Competition Answer Key [2006] [2007] [2008] download .pdf
Team Competition [2006] [2007] [2008] download .pdf
Individual Competition Answer Key [2006] [2007] [2008] download .pdf
Oxford Hotels and Motels
Because some academic competition teams will want to drive to
Oxford on Friday afternoon prior to the Saturday tournament, the
following hotel/motel information is provided.
- The Inn at Ole Miss (formerly The Alumni Center Hotel)
Located on the campus of the University
(662) 234-2331, (888) 486-7666
- Comfort Inn -- 1808 West Jackson Avenue
Approximately ½ mile from the campus
(662) 234-6000, (800) 424-6423
- Days Inn -- 1101 Frontage Road
Approximately 1 mile from the campus
(662) 234-9500, (800) 329-7466
- Downtown Oxford Inn & Suites -- 400 North Lamar Street
Approximately ¾ mile from the campus
(662) 234-3031, (800) 606-1497
- Hampton Inn -- 110 Heritage Drive
Approximately ½ mile from the campus
(662) 232-2442, (800) 426-7866
- Holiday Inn Express -- 112 Heritage Drive
Approximately ½ mile from the campus
(662) 236-2500, (800) 465-4329
- Super 8 Motel -- 2201 West Jackson Avenue
Approximately ½ mile from the campus
(662) 234-7013, (800) 800-8000
Contact
For additional information, contact
Academic Competitions
Division of Outreach
E.F. Yerby Conference Center
The University of Mississippi
University, MS 38677
Phone: 662-915-3034
Fax: 662-915-5138
