2009 Mathematics Competition

The Seventh Annual TD CANADA TRUST NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO HIGH SCHOOL MATHEMATICS COMPETITION
  
Contest Date: Thursday, April 23, 2009
Last Update: March 5, 2009
 
Questions?  The organizers can be contacted at  mathcontest@lakeheadu.ca
 
Why Another High School Competition?
 
Mathematics today is increasing as the essential background of our quantitative and technological environment.  Some students now in high school will go on to successful careers in mathematics itself, but more will use and apply mathematical reasoning in a wide range of professions.  There are other well-established high school mathematics competitions, but mostly they seek to discover mathematical superstars, while we hope to stimulate the mathematical talents and the mathematical confidence of the stars and those going on to careers in teaching, information sciences, engineering, medicine, skilled trades, commerce, banking and business, and many others.  For example, one very important area of applications of Mathematics is genetics, of worldwide, national and particular interest to Northern Ontario. Mathematics is a group and social activity, and our competition emphasizes that aspect through concentration on team problem solving, in addition to individual efforts.  From our experience in the first five competitions we are encouraged by evidence that the team aspect is particularly attractive to those who participate.
 
TUTORIALS:   
Tutorials to prepare for the Annual Mathematics Competition will once again be held each Wednesday 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. in Ryan Building Room 2023.  Everyone Welcome