Mathletes
Purpose:
- Promote interest and excellence in mathematics for young women.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Open to students demonstrating high achievement in Mathematics
- Participate in the Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Competition at Northeastern Illinois University in February
- Participate in the Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics State Competiiton at the University of Ilinois in April
Moderator:
Coaches:
- Math teachers serve as coaches for each level
- Mathletes meet after school on Thursdays from October through April to practice for the Regional and State competitions
- First year students compete in the algebra I competition
- Sophomores compete in the geometry competition
- Juniors compete in the algebra II competition
- Seniors compete in the pre-calculus competition
- In addition, there are two-person competitions, eight-person competitions, a five-person calculator team, and an orals team