AMATYC Student Mathematics League

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The American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges (AMATYC) conducts a student mathematics contest every year. The Student Math League (SME) consists of two tests, one offered in the fall and one in the spring with prizes! Below you will find SME competition FAQs, registration form, and LSC-Kingwood contact information. Complete information about the AMATYC Student Mathematic League Math Competition can be found by here.

FAQ

What is the Student Math League?

Student Math League (SML) is a league sponsored by the American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges (AMATYC) that competes in a national math competition called the AMATYC SML Competition. We are called the LSC Student Math League and we compete against more than 165 community colleges throughout the nation. This really is a great opportunity to see how you measure up against other math students in the nation with no real down side.
How do I know if I am eligible?

If you are a Lone Star College student who has not yet earned a two-year or four-year degree, then you are eligible to participate to compete nationally and locally here at LSC. To be eligible for the national grand prize, in addition to meeting general eligibility requirements, a student must have successfully completed a minimum of 12 semester hours (or equivalent quarter hours) of community college (two-year college) coursework by the end of the academic term in which the second exam is given. Students enrolled in a four-year institution or in high school at the time of the competition are not eligible for the grand prize, nor are previous recipients of the grand prize. Official transcripts and a letter signed by the student and local moderator certifying eligibility will be required in order to award the prize. The scholarship must be used within two years of its award at the conference; if it is not, two scholarships will be awarded in the next year's competition.
How do I Join?

There is no membership, just join your peers on the day of the exam and sign in upon arrival. Be sure to register by clicking the Register link in the menu on the left. As long as you are in a math class of Pre-Calculus or higher, you can easily participate by competing in the two-part-annual competition.
What are the benefits in participating?

Aside from the chance to win scholarship money or other awards described below, taking this challenging, standardized test can be a valuable experience in preparation for exams that may be required later in your education, such as the GRE, the MSAT, the LSAT or other qualifying exams.
Can I win anything if I do well on the exam?

The top three combined scores at Lone Star College will receive a certificate.

In addition, the national grand prize for the qualified individual with the highest total score in the nation on the two exams is $3,000. The top ten national ranking individuals will receive appropriate prizes of a mathematical nature. To be eligible for a national award, a participant must compete on both exams.
Can I use a calculator?

Students are permitted to use any scientific or graphing calculator that does not have a QWERTY (i.e. typewriter) keyboard.
What format is the exam?

You will have one hour to complete 20 (mostly) multiple-choice questions. In general, students are not expected to be able to answer all of the questions. For multiple-choice questions, there is a penalty for incorrect responses. Correct responses are worth 2 points and 1/2 point is subtracted for each incorrect response. Unless you can eliminate one or more choices, you should not attempt to guess the answer.
How can I practice for the exam so I can do well?

There are previous exams used for practice at the AMATYC page.
When is the AMATYC SML Competition?

The AMATYC SML Competition is a two-part exam and takes place once in Fall semester and once in Spring semester. These dates are usually announced by your Math professor.
Where does the competition take place?

The AMATYC SML Competition is conveniently located at Lone Star College - Kingwood. The room is to be announced.
What time is the competition?

The competition takes place typically on a Friday afternoon.