The Rocket City Math League is a free international math contest that is open to all
middle, high school and two-year college students enrolled in Pre-Algebra through Calculus and above math courses.
This competition completely FREE due to a generous grant from Mu Alpha Theta .
General information about the Rocket City Math League:
- There are three 45-minute tests for each division, each consisting of 12 questions.
Depending on what math course a student is enrolled in, he/she will be placed under the following divisions :
- Mercury Division - Pre-Algebra and Algebra I students (Awards will be given separately)
- Gemini Division - First-year Geometry students
- Apollo Division - Algebra II students
- Discovery Division - All students who are currently enrolled in Pre-Calculus or
who have completed Pre-Calculus, including all Calculus students
Testing dates for the 2007-2008 competition will be:
- Round One: November 12 - 16, 2007
- Round Two: January 21 - 25, 2008
- Round Three: February 18 - 22, 2008
Tests are allowed to be administered on any one day during the testing period,
as determined by the sponsor.
Team scores are calculated by adding the top five scores of all
students in the same division and enrolled in the same school.
The top 25 students in each division will win a trophy and the top 10 schools
in each division win a plaque. Mu Alpha Theta will provide other prizes, as well. Including
copies of the book Count Down by Steve Olsen and TI Graphing Calculators.
All materials related to the Rocket City Math League, including test, solutions,
and RCML guidelines, are mailed to each school, where the team sponsor
can make copies and administer the tests during the periods designated above.
How can I register for the 2007-2008 RCML contest?
Registration for the Rocket City Math League can be done through our website
www.rocketcitymath.org. All
teams or individuals who participate in the Rocket City Math League will
need a sponsor, such as a math team coach or a math teacher, who will
register for the contest, proctor the tests, and input the scores online.
Copies of last year's tests and sample tests can also be found on the
RCML website.
REMEMBER! THE CONTEST IS ABSOLUTELY FREE!!!
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, feel free to contact
us at rcml@rocketcitymath.org