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2017 CIE/USA-DFW MathComp/MathFun
June 3, 2017 - 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
2017 MathComp Winner, Test Results, Questions, and News Release
The Annual MathComp/MathFun event and Parenting Seminar are the flagship events of the CIE/USA-DFW youth program. They attract the participation of nearly 1000 students, parents, educators, and volunteers each year. This grand math fair is composed of three events: (1) a math competition, (2) a math fun fair, and (3) a parenting seminar. The main goal is to stimulate young students’ interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) subjects.
MathComp
MathComp (Math Competition) provides young students the opportunity to demonstrate their math problem solving skills. Registration is required HERE. The fee is $10 for member parents, and $15 for non-member parents. Each registered participant will receive a free event T-shirt. The competition is not restricted to any ethnicity group.
The contesters must participate for the same grade he/she is at in the 2016-2017 academic year. Sandbagging may result in being disqualified. 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes, and honorable mentions will be awarded to each grade, and the names of the winners will be published in the local newspapers and on the CIE/USA-DFW website. The results of the competition will also be posted on the CIE/USA-DFW website after the event.
Parenting Seminar: “Observations and Thoughts on Math Activities for Students and Parents” by Dr. Zuming Feng
While the students compete, all parents are invited to attend the Parenting Seminar. This seminar is free to parents of MathComp participants. We are honored to have Dr. Zuming Feng, immediate past USA International Mathmatical Olympiad Head Coach, founder of IDEA MATH program, and Math Program Teacher at Phillips Exeter Academy, as this year’s seminar speaker.
Dr. Zuming Feng earned his PhD in mathematics from Johns Hopkins University. Since then, he has become the nation’s leading educator in middle school and high school mathematics programs. He has contributed extensively and significantly to the USA Mathematical Olympiad program and International Mathmatical Olympiad movement. The following are highlights of his achievements and contributions:
• Math program teacher at Phillips Exeter Academy, and Stephen G.Kurtz Teaching Chair
• USA International Mathematical Olympiad team coach and head coach for nearly two decades
• Committee member of AIME, USAJMO, USAMO, MOSP, and IMO
• Designer of selection and training process for MOSP and IMO team; Academic Director of MOSP
• Co-founder of USA Girls Mathematical Olympiad program
• Course designer and visiting instructor at Yale University
• Founder of IDEAM MATH program
Math Fun
MathFun is an interactive program which allows parents and children to work together in solving engineering quizzes and games, stimulating their interest in mathematics. Each year, nearly 20 schools, companies, institutions, and organizations bring interesting math and engineering materials onsite and interact closely with the students. This is the fun part of the fair, and one the students look forward to. Don’t miss this great opportunity to get your students involved in the wonderful world of math and engineering! MathFun is open to public participation.
If you would like to setup a booth at the event, please download this form (2017 MathFun Registration Form) and return to us.
Sample Competition Problems
[2015 Grade 1, Test Questions, PDF][2015 Grade 1, Test Answers, PDF]
[2015 Grade 2, Test Questions, PDF][2015 Grade 2, Test Answers, PDF]
[2015 Grade 3, Test Questions, PDF][2015 Grade 3, Test Answers, PDF]
[2015 Grade 4, Test Questions, PDF][2015 Grade 4, Test Answers, PDF]
[2015 Grade 5, Test Questions, PDF][2015 Grade 5, Test Answers, PDF]
[2015 Grade 6, Test Questions, PDF][2015 Grade 6, Test Answers, PDF]
[2015 Grade 7, Test Questions, PDF][2015 Grade 7, Test Answers, PDF]
[2015 Grade 8, Test Questions, PDF][2015 Grade 8, Test Answers, PDF]