2011 Mathematics Competition

The Ninth Annual TD CANADA TRUST Northwestern Ontario High School Mathematics Competition

Contest Date: Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Last Update: March 24, 2011
 
Questions?  The organizers can be contacted at  mathcontest@lakeheadu.ca
 
INTRODUCTION:
The Department of Mathematics is pleased to announce that work is beginning on the Ninth Annual TD Canada Trust Northwestern Ontario High School Mathematics Competition.  Like previous years, this contest promises to be a full day of mathematics and fun.  Keep watching this website as we add more information in the weeks leading up to the contest. 
 
SCHEDULE:
Here's the proposed schedule for the contest on April 27, 2011.
 
08:30 - 09:30   - Registration (RB 1042)
09:30 - 09:45   - Welcome (RB 1042)
09:45 - 11:00   - Individual contest (RB 1042)
11:00 - 11:15   - Group Photo
11:20 - 12:15   - Lunch at OUTPOST
12:30 - 01:45   - Team Contest (Room assignments on door of Ryan Building 1042)
01:50 - 02:15   - Awards Presentation for Individual Contest (RB 1042)
02:15              - Students return to their schools
 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
 
Contest Rules:  No calculators are allowed.  Each individual contest is 75 minutes in length, while the team contest is 75 minutes. 
Parking:  For teachers and/or students who drive to the contest, you do not need a parking permit (permits will not be checked on April 27).  Simply park your car and come to the Ryan Building to register.
 
Teachers and/or Chaperones:  During the individual contest, all teachers and chaperones are invited to Ryan Building 2023 for free coffee and goodies.
 
Contest Headquarters:  During the contest, students and/or teachers can find needed information by either checking the door of Ryan Building 1042, or going to Ryan Building 2023, our contest HQ.
 
Team Prizes:  Prizes for the Team Contest will be determined within one week of the contest.  Prizes will then be sent to the high schools to hand out. 
 
Out of town Prizes:  Prizes for students who are writing outside of the Thunder Bay campus of Lakehead, you  will receive their prizes and results within one to two weeks of the contest.
 
Solutions:  Solutions to both contests will appear appear on the website within one week of the contest. 
 
PAST CONTESTS:
For more information about past contests, and to see examples of previous contests, please see our Past Contest Web Page.
 
SPONSORS:
This year's contest is made possible with donations from TD Canada Trust, NSERC, TB Ventures, TB Hydro, TBT Engineering, BMO Nesbitt Burns, Engineering Northwest Ltd, TB Chinese-Canadian Association, Lakehead University, and Lakehead University Bookstore.