Extreme Math Middle School

This HAL event is a half day of student math problem solving, collaboration, and logic questions. Student teams of 4, 5, or 6 members will participate in a Sprint Round, Team Round, and a Problem Solving Round during the morning.

The spirit of the morning is collaboration and math achievement in an effort to recognize the importance of math problem solving.

• Each round is timed and student accomplishment will be recorded.

• Recognition will be provided for individuals in the Sprint Round and for teams in the Team Round.

Schedule of the Day

8:15-8:50  - Check In, Welcome (“Extreme Math” Problems, if time allows)

9:00-9:35  - Sprint Test and Math  Playground

9:35-10:10  - Sprint Test and Math Playground

10:10 - 10:30 - Break

10:30 - 11:05 - Team Test and Leapfrog

11:05 - 11:30 -  “Extreme Math” Problems

11:30 - 11:45 - Ribbons

 REGISTRATION INFORMATION

• ESU #3 will supply calculators and pencils, schools may choose to bring their own.  

• School permission slips and all school field trip requirements are in effect.

• One adult sponsor/teacher is required to attend with each school represented.

  • The adult sponsor/teacher will be asked to be a participant in supervision and correcting student papers from the morning.

Number of Students: 40-120

Grades: We have separate events for 5th-6th grade and 6th-8th grade

Cost: If you would like to hold your own event there is a flat fee of $200. If you are signing up one or more teams the fee is $35 per team

Amount of Time: Half day

Where is it held: Usually held at ESU #3, though we can come to your school if you have the space to host a large event.  We will need at least 3 rooms, one of which needs to be large enough to hold all participants.  We would also need that room to have a projector. 

Questions to Adam Larson at alarson@esu3.org

Teachers are asked to supervise teams that are not competing and stay with students whenever not competing. It is suggested that books, homework, other alternative activities be provided to students when they are not competing. Students will not be permitted to leave the building during the event without adult supervision. Sponsoring teachers will need a printed list of all student names present and turned in at check in.

Disclaimer: By registering for this event, I acknowledge that Educational Service Unit #3 may be taking pictures or videos, and my likeness (and the likeness of my students) may be shown online through the ESU #3 website and social media outlets. A photo release statement for students will be sent to teachers prior to the event.

**PLEASE NOTE: The registration fee for this workshop will be determined by the number of registrants and may be less than advertised.**