Dmmetler Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 http://www.mathnasiumtrimathlon.com/ I don't know if we'll do this one this year-the nearest site is a couple of hour drive, and DD will be presenting at a herpticulture expo (on responsible care and pet ownership) the week before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Thanks for posting this. My kids aren't super mathy but if there's a site not too far from us we might give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted September 5, 2014 Author Share Posted September 5, 2014 It's a nice little contest, and since it's free, there's really no downside to trying it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathnerd Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 It's a nice little contest, and since it's free, there's really no downside to trying it. Thank you. I am going to enroll my DS into it as he is a contest loving kid too. Do they call and try to sell you deals for mathnasium memberships later (since they ask for phone numbers etc?)? Or do they leave you alone after the testing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Flower Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acurtis75 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Thanks for posting. Last year we had to drive over an hour and I'm not sure I would have remembered to check this year. There is a new location 15 minutes away so we'll go ahead and do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted September 5, 2014 Author Share Posted September 5, 2014 I've never gotten a call afterward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathnerd Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 I've never gotten a call afterward. Thank you. I have registered my son. If he likes this, we will do more this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acurtis75 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 We did it the last two years and never received a sales call. I think we received a few newsletter type emails but that is it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aly9712 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 We've done it about 3 year snow. No sales calls, but she does attend Mathnasium so probably no need. Two years ago,a boy in our center won the national level for his age. The award that year was around 1200 bucks and a game system, which they presented to him locally aT the club. It was pretty cool.....and of course serves as motivation ever since to enter the competition :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Flower Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 I've read through the website and I can't see anywhere about the time limits on the test. Does anyone know how much time they have on each section? Also, it says, "...solve problems without paper and pencil..." on the mental math section. Does that mean they aren't allowed to stack a problem on the side of the paper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted September 10, 2014 Author Share Posted September 10, 2014 Each section has a time limit-if you print the practice test, it's on there. And on mental math, that's exactly what it means-the only marks on the paper are to be the answer. If you've done SM, that will be easy-it's the same sort of strategies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Flower Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 I must be missing where it says the time limit on the practice tests. Can someone hold my hand and help me find it? One other question, it says that some of the top winners receive donations for their local schools. Does that mean a donation for our homeschool if we are so lucky to be a winner? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FergusonHomeschool Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Thanks for posting this! We will definitely check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaners Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 How did the practice tests compare to the real thing? My daughter will be doing it this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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beaners Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Pretty similar. BTW if you get a perfect score (on all three) you go to the national tie-breaker the following weekend (but you still just do it at the same local Mathnasium center). Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamppost Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Yaaay DD placed 1st in her grade level! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Flower Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Yaaay DD placed 1st in her grade level! Congratulations! DD placed 2nd in her grade level. She said she ran out of time on the mental math section. She also said she didn't care what place she got as long as she received a metal. Mission accomplished! We look forward to participating next year and our director said that DS can participate even though he won't be in 2nd grade. He is SO excited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaners Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 My daughter had fun too! There were only five kids for her grade but she placed first. :) She wasn't the only kid who was wiggly by the end of the third section, but I think we are going to need more practice on how to sit still during a test! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathnerd Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Thank you for the heads up. DS participated and placed second in his grade level. There were 15 kids. We are happy to have the experience and hope to do it next year. I heard from the kids there that the test was almost similar to the practice tests. DS says that the mental math section was a lot easier than the practice test. The center we went to was very good - they taught the kids how to do every section - with warmup problems and a lot of practice before each section. They did not allow us inside, so this is what I heard from the kids there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MASHomeschooler Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Yes, thanks for letting us know. My kids enjoyed it and both placed first at the center in their grade level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wapiti Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Slightly off-topic, but can anyone comment on weekly Mathnasium (a class?) for afterschooling a bright but not challenged PS first grader? I have a friend considering this and I don't know much about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamppost Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Slightly off-topic, but can anyone comment on weekly Mathnasium (a class?) for afterschooling a bright but not challenged PS first grader? I have a friend considering this and I don't know much about it. No personal experience, but that sounds like a pricey way to go about it. A high school student who enjoys math could probably be hired to do fun/challenging math for a more reasonable price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avilma Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 My kids did not go there but I once had a job interview at one center. From what I saw I didn't think it was a center for kids who needed advanced math. Most of the kids in there were just getting help to do their homework. But Mathnasium centers are franchises so a lot depends on the franchise owner. So your friend could talk to the owner and see what can they offer for her child. I didn't get the job because they wanted me to work 4 consecutive hours while I was available only for 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted October 22, 2014 Author Share Posted October 22, 2014 I suspect you could work something out with someone who tutors there. I actually discussed this with the franchise owner a couple of years back when there was actually a local trimathlon, and the owner basically said that she'd LOVE to tutor DD during the day when she doesn't have any regular groups, at her level, just because it would be fun to work with a kid who enjoys math that much. We never pursued it because it's a pretty long drive, and I saw no need to outsource math (and if I did, there are online class options that would probably be a better fit). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obsidian Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Slightly off-topic, but can anyone comment on weekly Mathnasium (a class?) for afterschooling a bright but not challenged PS first grader? I have a friend considering this and I don't know much about it. I actually work at my local Mathnasium. We have a few kids working ahead of grade level, but those kids are mostly there due to parents, not because they love math. However, the majority of kids are really struggling or just doing ok in grade level math. For struggling kids, it is a fabulous place and I've seen much improvement in the kids who come regularly, but I would say it's not the best option for an advanced kid. *Disclaimer that Mathnasium is a franchise and so every location will be different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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