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UIL Mathematics Contest

Prepare for the UIL Mathematics Contest with tips for coaches. Test includes various math topics and approved calculators to use. Resources provided for practice tests and additional support.

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UIL Mathematics Contest

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  1. UIL Mathematics Contest Practice and Test Taking Tips For Coaches Larry White UIL State Mathematics ContestDirector texasmath@centex.net http://www.uiltexas.org/academics/stem/mathematics

  2. Contest Information and Rules • 60 multiple choice problems • 40 minute test • Calculators are permitted • Scratch paper permitted • Can write on the test • Answer sheet – capital letters only • Problems are NOT in any specific order UIL Mathematics Contest

  3. Contest Information and Rules • Scoring: +6 points for correct -2 points for incorrect 0 points for skipped • Grading and scoring rules are found in the 2019-2020 UIL Mathematics Handbook UIL Mathematics Contest

  4. Problems on the Test Basic Mathematics Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 Trigonometry Analysis Basic Calculus Probability Misc. (my favorite section) UIL Mathematics Contest

  5. UIL Mathematics Contest Approved Calculators Contestants will be allowed the use of any commercially available silent hand-held calculators that do NOT require auxillary electric power and as long as they are NOT modified. Each student may bring one spare calculator. Small, hand-held computers are NOT permitted. MEMORY IS NOT CLEARED.

  6. Texas Math & Science Coaches Association TMSCA - www.tmsca.org Contact:Julie Majewski-Smith 940-563-1005 execsectmsca@gmail.com Newsletter - Resource Page -Tests - Forms

  7. UIL Mathematics Contest Resources The best resource is a good mathematics program from grades K-12! Books No Sense in Mathematics – by Don Skow (dps1221@hotmail.com) RAM Materials – by Leo Ramirez (www.rammaterials.com)

  8. Resources Websites UIL - www.uiltexas.org TMSCA - www.tmsca.org Virtual Challenge Meet – www.virtualchallengemeets.com UIL Mathematics Contest

  9. Resources Practice Tests University Interscholastic League (UIL) - www.uiltexas.org Texas Math and Science Coaches Association (TMSCA) - www.tmsca.org RAM Materials by Leo Ramirez - www.rammaterials.com AMT Test Writing Service by Andy Zapata - adzapata74@gmail.com UIL Mathematics Contest

  10. Practice & Test Taking Tips UIL Mathematics Contest SUCCESS comes from KNOWLEDGE not timed test taking.

  11. Practice & Test Taking Tips Quick Hitters (QH) UIL Mathematics Contest

  12. Practice & Test Taking Tips Quick Hitters (QH) UIL Mathematics Contest

  13. Practice & Test Taking Tips Do-Ables (DO) UIL Mathematics Contest

  14. Practice & Test Taking Tips Number Sense UIL Mathematics Contest

  15. Practice & Test Taking Tips Calculators UIL Mathematics Contest

  16. Practice Tips UIL Mathematics Contest KNOWLEDGE is the key to SPEED WORKING PROBLEMS leads to SUCCESS

  17. An apple a day is good for your health. A math problem a day is good for your mind. HAVE A GREAT DAY!

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