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  • Math Contest Winners
    Spring 2008 AMATYC Contest Winners
    Left to Right: Brian Terry; Minh Lee; John Ross; Elizabeth Riedel; Chris Imm, Contest & Scholarship Advisor
    Round 1: Oct.-Nov. 2007, CLB 209
  • Round 2: Feb.-Mar. 2008, CLB 209

JCCC participates in the annual Student Mathematics League competition, a national problem-solving contest sponsored by AMATYC exclusively for community college students. The competition consists of two one-hour exams given in the fall and spring semesters. Students may take one or both of the exams. The total of the top five scores is the JCCC team score. Participants can compete for prizes and recognition as individuals and as the JCCC team.

Each test consists of 20 questions; all questions are at a precalculus level. Most graphing calculators may be used. A perfect score would be 40 points, but scores in the teens are very good! Sample tests are available in the Math Resource Center, CLB 212. As you look over the sample test, you should not expect to answer all of the questions, especially in one hour!

Nationally the top prize for the highest total score on both tests is a $3000 scholarship. JCCC's first-place winner on each round receives $50, the second-place winner receives $25, and these awards will be doubled for scores of 25 or higher. Also, the student earning the highest composite score for the two rounds will receive $50.

If you have questions about this contest, you may contact Chris Imm by email or phone: (913) 469-8500 X4292.

JCCC Math Team Results
2006-2007: First Place, Central Region
2005-2006: Fifth Place, Central Region
2004-2005: Third Place, Central Region
2003-2004: Sixth Place, Central Region
2002-2003: Second Place, Central Region
2001-2002: National Champion
2000-2001: First Place, Central Region
1999-2000: First Place, Central Region
1998-1999: Third Place, Central Region
1997-1998: First Place, Central Region
1996-1997: Third Place, Central Region
1995-1996: Fifth Place, Central Region
1994-1995: Second Place, Central Region
1993-1994: Second Place, Central Region
1992-1993: Fifth Place nationally
1991-1992: Third Place nationally
1990-1991: Third Place nationally