ICTM Math Contest 2023-2024 This year, Patton students will have the exciting opportunity to participate in the Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics (ICTM) Grade School Mathematics Contest. This contest is open to all students in Grades 4 and 5.
Each grade level contest consists of two parts. The first is the team competition. Interested students will form teams that consist of five members. Teams will be asked to work together to answer 20 questions in 25 minutes. The second competition is for individuals. Individual students will be asked to work on 8 questions for 20 minutes. Scores of the 2 best teams and top 10 individuals per grade level will count toward the school total.
Contest questions reflect the NCTM Standards spirit of problem solving and encourage the use of calculators. The team events also promote cooperation among students. Problems are written to challenge students’ thinking. What a great opportunity for our students!
There will be three contests throughout the year, and we will be holding two practice sessions prior to the first contest. Below you will find these dates. All practice sessions and contests will take place during the lunch-recess hour from 12:40-1:10. Participating students will eat lunch FIRST shift.
Practice Dates:
Tuesday, November 14 Practice Session 1 “Math Practice” (Individual competitors should attend)
Thursday, November 16 Practice Session 2 “Team Building/Math Practice” (Teams should attend)
Contest #1:
Tuesday, December 5 Individual Competition
Thursday, December 7 Team Competition
Contest #2:
Tuesday, February 6 Individual Competition
Thursday, February 8 Team Competition
Contest #3:
Tuesday, April 9 Individual Competition
Thursday, April 11 Team Competition
Your child can participate in either the Individual or Team Competitions, or both. Students are responsible for forming their own teams. Teams consist of five members. Contest participants will be expected to participate in all the above applicable dates. There is no cost to the students for participating.
If your child would like to participate in this fun and challenging experience, please return the attached registration form to Mrs. Cioni by Tuesday, October 17, 2023. We are looking forward to this opportunity for Patton students to demonstrate their math knowledge. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us- [email protected] .