1. Onslow Math Counts Middle School Academic Innovation and Gifted Services September 18, 2015 Register your team at http://bit.ly/middlemathcounts by September 30http://bit.ly/middlemathcounts All Onslow County Math Counts Information is posted at http://academicinnovation.weebly.com/math-counts.html http://academicinnovation.weebly.com/math-counts.html Onslow County Math Counts Website http://academicinnovation.weebly.com/math-counts.html

2. Elements of the Middle School Math Counts Event Sprint Round (40 minutes): Consisting of 30 problems, this round tests accuracy, with the time period allowing only the most capable students to complete all of the problems. Calculators are not permitted. Target Round (approximately 30 minutes): In this round 8 problems are presented to competitors in four pairs (6 minutes per pair). The multistep problems featured in this round engage Mathletes in mathematical reasoning and problem-solving processes. Problems assume the use of calculators. Team Round (20 minutes): In this round, interaction among team members is permitted and encouraged as they work together to solve 10 problems. Problems assume the use of calculators. Countdown Round: A fast-paced oral competition for top-scoring individuals (based on scores in the Target and Sprint Rounds), this round allows pairs of Mathletes to compete against each other and the clock to solve problems. Calculators are not permitted. Register your team at http://bit.ly/middlemathcounts by September 30http://bit.ly/middlemathcounts

3. Day Schedule (Estimated) Registration/Team Warm Ups8:45 Welcome9:00 Sprint9:10-9:55 (40 minutes plus 5 minutes directions and collection) Target9:55-10:30 (30 minutes plus 5 minutes for directions and collection) Break/Snack10:30 – 10:50 (15 minutes plus 5 for transition) Team10:50-11:15 (20 minutes plus 5 minutes for collection) Lunch11:15-11:45 Countdown/Ciphering 11:45-12:30 (30 minutes of ciphering questions plus 15 minutes for directions and transitions) Break (if needed) Tallying Scores Time Team Math Activity Awards12:45-1:00 (may be slightly later based on the flow of the day)

4. 2015-2016 Math Counts Timeline September 30: School Registration Due http://bit.ly/middlemathcounts http://bit.ly/middlemathcounts October/November 2015: Select Team Members 4 Official Competing Team Members (1-2 alternates middle school) Thursday, November 5 th Team Members Names must be registered by entering your team’s information at http://bit.ly/mathcountsnames15-16 http://bit.ly/mathcountsnames15-16 November/December 2015: Arrange for Bus Transportation to Local Event at CEE Tuesday, February 2: Middle School Onslow County Math Counts Local Event Clyde Erwin Elementary | 8:45am-1:00pm Saturday, February 13, 2016: Middle School Eastern Carolina Chapter Event: Cape Fear Community College District will arrange for a bus March 2016 State Math Counts Competition May 2016 National Math Counts Competition Register your team at http://bit.ly/middlemathcounts by September 30http://bit.ly/middlemathcounts

5. Registration for Math Counts Complete the online registration form at http://bit.ly/middlemathcounts http://bit.ly/middlemathcounts Onslow County Schools will make one check for Math Counts registration. One substitute per team will be paid by the district. Online registration (http://bit.ly/middlemathcounts ) must be received by September 30 {Note: For Middle School Coaches, we will transfer your information onto the official registration form.} Register your team at http://bit.ly/middlemathcounts by September 30http://bit.ly/middlemathcounts

6. Coach Stipend First: Teams Registered by turning in Team information by September 30 http://bit.ly/middlemathcounts Entering Student names by Thursday, November 5 http://bit.ly/mathcountsnames15-16 $200 for Main Coach

7. Preparing for Math Counts Be sure to have permission slips for your students as you would for any in-county travel event Parents are encouraged to attend (especially for countdown and awards) Signals (for team round) that “I know this” and “I’m not sure” Team Leadership & Roles Knowing the format of the event Warm-ups (middle school) and practice Make it fun- build in incentives and Register your team at http://bit.ly/middlemathcounts by September 30http://bit.ly/middlemathcounts

8. Middle School Math Counts Math Counts Minis- Flipped Strategies and Lessons http://www.mathcounts.org/resources/video-library/mathcounts-minis Problem of the Week (and Archive) http://www.mathcounts.org/resources/problem-of-the-week Register your team at http://bit.ly/middlemathcounts by September 30http://bit.ly/middlemathcounts

9. Taking It Up A Notch Video Competition (http://videochallenge.mathcounts.org/)http://videochallenge.mathcounts.org/ National Math Club (http://www.mathcounts.org/club-leader/register)http://www.mathcounts.org/club-leader/register Fund Raiser Through the Solve-A-Thon (http://www.mathcounts.org/programs/solve-a-thon/about)http://www.mathcounts.org/programs/solve-a-thon/about Remember to register your team at http://bit.ly/middlemathcounts by September 30http://bit.ly/middlemathcounts All Onslow County Math Counts Information is posted at http://academicinnovation.weebly.com/math-counts.html http://academicinnovation.weebly.com/math-counts.html

10. Questions? Please feel free to call or email any time Michael Elder, Director Academic Innovation and Gifted Services (910) 455-2211 ext 20264 michael.elder@onslow.k12.nc.us Michelle Chadwick, Coordinator Academic Innovation and Gifted Services (910) 455-2211 ext. 20258 michelle.chadwick@onslow.k12.nc.us Pam Brewer, Administrative Assistant Academic Innovation and Gifted Services (910) 455-2211 ext. 20261 pam.brewer@onslow.k12.nc.us Register your team at http://bit.ly/middlemathcounts by September 30http://bit.ly/middlemathcounts Onslow County Math Counts Website http://academicinnovation.weebly.com/math-counts.html