News release from the University of Saint Francis:
USF hosting state’s only AMC test in November
(October 3, 2012) – The University of Saint Francis will host the state’s only American Mathematics Competition (AMC) 8 on Tuesday, Nov. 13 in the Doermer Family Center for Health Science Education.
First administered in 1950, the AMC 8’s purpose is increasing interest in mathematics and science and developing problem-solving ability through a series of friendly mathematics competitions for students in grades 5-8.
Activities will begin at 6:30 p.m. with food and refreshments, and the 40-minute tests will follow. A program will be available to parents during the tests, and the event will wrap up with awards.
The university will offer an optional one-hour AMC preparatory session in the Doermer building on Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. For additional practice materials, go to https://amc.maa.org. To register for the competition, contact Carolyn Exner at cexner@sf.edu or (260) 399-8067.
Contact USF Department of Mathematics Chair Dr. Victor Kutsenok at vkutsenok@sf.edu or (260)399-7700, ext. 8237; or School of Arts and Sciences Dean Dr. Matt Smith at msmith@sf.edu or (260) 399-7700, ext. 8105 for more information about the AMC.
“We are excited to host this mathematics competition, and welcome this opportunity to provide an academic challenge in a university setting for young mathematicians,” Dr. Smith said.
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