Department of Mathematical Sciences
Blaise Pascal High School Mathematics Competition 2009
The Bethel College Math Department is pleased to announce it will again be hosting our annual Blaise Pascal High School Mathematics Competition. This competition for Michiana area high school students combines standard mathematics contest problems with several history of mathematics questions.
The exam will take place on Saturday, November 21. A schedule of events of the day is available at the link to the right. The exam itself will consist of 45 multiple-choice questions, and students will have 90 minutes to work on the exam. A copy of the 2006 exam is also available to the right.
Each school may bring up to 20 students to the competition. Home school students are encouraged to register individually or as a group. Individual and team awards will be given (see Competition Rules), some of which include substantial scholarship money. In addition, the college will conduct several random drawings among registered students for prizes, including iTunes gift cards.
We look forward to you participating this year! Please fill out the registration form and return it by November 7. Because of current economic constraints we know your departments are experiencing, we are offering this contest free of charge for those who register by November 7; no registration fee will be required. Those who register after that date will have to pay $2 per student registering. We will not be providing lunch, so your school should make plans for lunch between the competition and the awards ceremony. Many restaurants are available in the area, as well as some on-campus options.
We hope to see you on November 21!
