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The University of Maryland High School Mathematics Competition
Here is the link to the
2008 University of Maryland
High School Mathematics
Competition.
Every autumn, the University of Maryland organizes a
High School Mathematics Competition, open to
high school students enrolled in Maryland or the
District of Columbia. The Competition provides
students stimulation, feedback and the opportunity for achievement.
There are cash prizes and
Edgar Krahn Scholar
opportunities, which vary from year to year.
The competition consists of two examinations. Generally,
over 2000 students take the Part I examination.
Students who score well on the Part I exam are invited to
participate in Part II of the Competition (a considerably more
challenging exam). The exams require a sound knowledge
of high school mathematics
up to, but not including, calculus. Both parts require
mathematical insight and ingenuity.
The Competition
began in 1979 under the leadership of
Brit Kirwan, then chair of the Mathematics Department. The
first Competition was organized by Professor Gertrude Ehrlich.
Over the years, the Competition has been graced by many fine
students. For recent years, we have more detailed records:
For detailed current information, consult the
page for the 2006
Competition.
Contestants can also follow links to
other
competitions and opportunities.
If you have questions or requests, please contact the
chair of the competition committee, Professor
Larry Washington
e-mail: lcw@math.umd.edu tel.:(301)405-5116
fax:(301)314-0827
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