Dear Teachers:
We, the engineers in the Scarborough Chapter of Professional Engineers of Ontario are organizing a mathematics competition called Mathletics 2007. The event is scheduled for Saturday, 21 April 2007 at the Scarborough Civic Centre.
As you may know, last year’s Mathletics 2006 was a great success. We are planning for a big change in this year’s Mathletics 2007 by ushering in state of art technology by introducing wireless remote clickers for answering questions. A topic will be introduced using a few slides on the central screen and then the question will be projected on another screen for the participants to respond using the remote clickers. A computer will acquire the responses of the participants and the results will be displayed to the audience. Teachers, parents and guests in the auditorium, can directly view the show and participate virtually in the event.
Mathletics is an enrichment competition designed to challenge students in the application of mathematics in everyday science and engineering principles. The questions are designed to show the significance of mathematics in science and engineering. Questions are designed to test analytical and problem solving skills under time constraints.
For more information on this exciting event, please visit our website at:
www.scarborough.peo.on.ca/events/20070421-mathletics/
There will be two events, a senior level (grade 8 and below) and a junior level (grade 6 and below). Both events are individual events. Registration will be on first come served basis. We will allow the first 100 students to register in each level before starting a waiting list. To avoid disappointment, please register your students early. Registrations will be accepted until 7 April 2007.
For answers to your questions, contact the Mathletics 2007 organizing committee at:
Sincerely yours,
Raju Chander, P.Eng.
Project Manager, Mathletics 2007
Scarborough Chapter of Professional Engineers Ontario
