Calculator Applications
Contest Handbook The Calculator Applications Contest trains students in efficient problem solving strategies involving calculations in the areas of engineering, science and mathematics.
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Sample TestThe Calculator Applications Contest involves a thirty-minute test comprised of 70 mathematical problems that are solved with a handheld calculator.
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Computer Science
Contest DescriptionThe Computer Science Contest challenges students to study a broad range of areas in computer science, to gain an understanding of the significance of computation as well as the details of programming, to be alert to new technology and information in computer science, to gain an understanding of the basic principles as well as knowledge of the history and philosophy of computer science and to foster a sense of enthusiasm about computer science.
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Sample TestThe Computer Science contest challenges students to study a broad range of areas in computer science and has both an individual and a team component. Competition consists of a 45-minute written exam for both components, along with a two-hour programming contest for teams.
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Mathematics
Contest DescriptionThe Mathematics Contest is intended to encourage interest in math, to develop talent in problem solving skills and to inspire students to excel in all areas of mathematics
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Sample TestThe Mathematics Contest consists of a 40-minute, multiple-choice exam with 60 questions, designed to test knowledge and understanding in Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-calculus, AP Calculus (BC) and AP Statistics. A few director's choice topics will also be tested.
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Number Sense
Contest DescriptionThe Number Sense Contest emphasizes the mental processes used to achieve mathematical calculations with no help from calculators, computers, or pen and paper and to develop the use of specific techniques and strategies to make mathematical judgments and develop useful strategies for handling numbers and operations.
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Sample TestThe Number Sense Contest involves a ten-minute, 80 question mental math test covering all high school mathematics courses (See the sequence chart link in the right sidebar). Short cuts need to be developed and practiced in order to compete and finish the test.
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Science
Contest DescriptionThe Science Contest challenges students in the basic fundamental principles of science, promotes learning in biology, chemistry, and physics, fosters a sense of enthusiasm about advanced topics and courses in the sciences and prepares students for the rigor of college level courses.
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Study NotesThe contest consists of a two-hour objective test with 60 questions – 20 from biology, 20 from chemistry and 20 from physics.
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RoboticsUIL Robotics operates in collaboration with the BEST and FIRST Robotics organizations. Our Robotics program, although part of UIL, functions independently.
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