Link math to new Olympic events

How are you at creating new events for the World Olympics? Especially events with a math basis.

Math Mania creator Amy Ruzicka has figured out another way to have fun with math.

First, there was the "scary story" writing contest last November. Then, we've had the math cartoon test earlier this year.

Now, April's Math Mania calls for "designing five new Olympic events related to math."

You are to explain what the contestants have to do and how gold, silver and bronze medals are to be awarded.

Entries will be evaluated for creativity and originality. Also, spelling, grammar and writing mechanics will be considered.

(If you'd like to see the March answers for the Math Mania contest, click here.)

The entry process for the April version of Math Mania is the same. Also, prizes will be the same. There will be up to three $10 Borders gift certificates awarded to the top three entries.

How to enter:

Math Mania Contest
Young Saint Louis.com
813 Rotherham Dr.
Ballwin, Mo. 63011

(All entries must be postmarked by the
15th of the month to be eligible.)

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Entry for April 2006, Math Mania Contest:

Name: __________________________________ Age: _____

Address: _________________________ School: ___________

City: _____________________ State: ______ Zip: __________

Contact phone: (_____) _____________________

 

April Math Mania Creative Writing Challenge

Entries must be typed and double spaced with a legible font. Please do not exceed 500 words. The entries will be evaluated for creativity and originality, but spelling, grammar, and mechanics will also be considered.

Challenge: Design five new Olympic events related to math. Explain how participants would compete in each event and how the gold, silver, and bronze medals would be awarded.

 

CLICK HERE FOR ANSWERS TO LAST MONTH'S MATH MANIA