Contest: American Math Challenge
Posted on October 14th, 2010 by ASEE
The American Math Challenge invites students to join in online, real-time mathematics competitions on October 26 and 27, 8 am – 11 pm. Open to individual students or entire schools and classes in grades K-12, the Challenge offers prizes including a gold medal and an iPad. Winners can become part of Team America, competing in the global World Math Day contest on March 1, 2011.
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