The Sprint Round (40 minutes) consists of 30 problems. This round tests accuracy, with time being such that only the most capable students will complete all of the problems. Calculators are NOT permitted.
The Target Round (approximately 30 minutes) consists of eight problems presented to competitors in four pairs (6 minutes per pair). This round features multi step problems that engage Mathletes in mathematical reasoning and problem-solving processes. Problems assume the use of calculators.
The Team Round (20 minutes) consists of 10 problems that team members work together to solve. Team member interaction is permitted and encouraged. Problems assume the use of calculators.
Note: Coordinators may opt to allow those competing as "individuals" to create a "squad" of four to take the Team Round for the experience, but the round should not be scored and is not considered official.
The Countdown Round is a fast-paced, oral competition for top-scoring individuals (based on scores in the Sprint and Target Rounds). In this round, pairs of Mathletes compete against each other and the clock to solve problems. Calculators are NOT permitted.
Problem of the Week from http://mathcounts.org/potw
The Problems - Hot Shot!
01/10/11
Hot Shot is an arcade basketball game in which the object is to make as many baskets as possible within the 60-second time limit. A player is awarded 2 points for each successful shot during the first 50 seconds of play and 3 points per successful shot during the final 10 seconds.
Tyler had a bit of beginner’s luck in her first game scoring a total of 60 points. She wants to exceed this total in her second game. What is the minimum number of baskets Tyler must make to earn a score greater than 60 points?
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Mitchell earned a total score of 55 points. Twenty percent of the baskets he made were worth three-points each. If four-fifths of the two-point baskets Mitchell attempted were successful and he made one-third of the three-point baskets he attempted, what is the total number of baskets that Mitchell attempted?
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Kyoka holds the world record for earning the most points in this arcade game with a high score of 256 points. If Kyoka did not miss any of the 114 shots she took to set this record, what percent of those shots were made during the final 10 seconds of the game? Express your answer to the nearest percent.
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Friday, January 21, 2011
1:30 - 2:35PM
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1:30-2:15 PM Sprint Round Practice
2:15-2:35 PM Countdown Round
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Tuesday, January 25, 2011
3:00 - 3:45PM
3:00 - 3:45PM
3:00-3:25 PM Team Round Practice State 2010
3:25-3:45 PM Team Presentations
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Friday, January 28, 2011
1:30 - 2:35PM
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1:30-2:15 PM Sprint Round Practice
2:15-2:35 PM Countdown Round
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Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Catholic Schools Week - No meeting
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Friday, February 4, 2011
Catholic Schools Week - Noon Dismissal
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Tuesday, February 8, 2011
3:00 - 3:45PM
3:00-3:25 PM Team Round Practice
3:25-3:45 PM Team Presentations
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Friday, February 11, 2011
1:30 - 2:35PM
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1:30-2:15 PM Sprint Round Practice
2:15-2:35 PM Countdown Round
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Tuesday, February 15, 2011
3:00-3:45PM
3:00-3:25 PM Team Round Practice
3:25-3:45 PM Team Presentations
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Friday, February 18, 2011
Noon Dismissal - No meeting
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Tuesday, February 22, 2011
3:00 - 3:45PM
3:00-3:25 PM Team Round Practice
3:25-3:45 PM Team Presentations
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Friday, February 25, 2011
1:30 - 2:35PM
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1:30-2:15 PM Sprint Round Practice
2:15-2:35 PM Countdown Round
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Saturday, February 26, 2011
Northwest Florida MATHCOUNTS at Woodham Middle School
