Mathematics Division

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AMATYC

GRCC mathematics division is an active participant in the American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges (AMATYC).  As part of our participation, we host the Student Mathematics League Competitions twice yearly.
 
Each year, the Mathematics Division at Green River Community College encourages students to participate in a national math contest created by the Student Mathematics League.  The Student Mathematics League was founded in 1970 by Nassau Community College in New York. In 1981, the American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges (AMATYC) assumed sponsorship with Terry Shell of Santa Rosa Junior College as its first director. The League has grown to more than 165 colleges in more than thirty-five states as well as Bermuda involving over eight thousand community college math students.

There are two rounds of the Math Contest each year.  Round one is usually in late October or early November and round two is in late February or early March.  Each round is a multiple choice test consisting of precalculus level mathematics questions.  However, one should not be fooled into thinking these tests are easy!  The questions can seem tricky and often include the concepts of geometry and probability.  Each test is 20 questions long and students are given 1 hour for completion.  Typically, the Math Contest tests are given during the noon hour in the SMT building.

At the end of the school year, the Mathematics Division gives certificates and awards for the highest scores.  A student does not need to participate in both rounds to be eligible for division awards.  Students participating in both rounds are eligible for national awards (given to the top 10 students).

 Please see the Student Mathematics League website for more details (including competition questions). http://www.amatyc.org/SML/index.htm

For more information, you may also contact Rochelle Mitchell of the Mathematics Division.  rmitchell@greenriver.edu or 253-833-9111 Extension 4507

Math Club .

Contact advisor, David Nelson for more information.