Note: In dealing with the COVID-19 situation, the contest will be a bit different this year. We know there are still quite a number of unknowns and evolving situations, so any of this is subject to change if necessary.
More specifics are in the email from 12/08/20. If you did not receive that email, please contact hschair@ilmathcontest.com. Scoring details will be sent closer to the contest dates.
2021 High School Overview
There will be ONE contest this year at the regional level, with overall state awards determined from those results.
The contest will tentatively taken place from March 16-18 (schools may choose any timeframe within those dates).
Teams will take the contest at their home school or remotely, depending on their school situation. Coaches will grade papers and enter their student/team scores. If this timeframe is during your school’s spring break, please contact the contest chair at hschair@ilmathcontest.com.
Contest fee for the 2021 contest will be $150 per school.
2021 Competitions
The 2021 contest will consist of the written competitions, 8-person team competitions and calculator team competition.
Each student may compete in a maximum of three events: ONE written contest, ONE 8-person team, and ONE calculator team.
Note: There is neither 2-person team competitions nor oral team competitions for the 2021 contest.
2021 Special Scoring
In the written competitions, an unlimited number of students may compete in each written area. Coaches will report the scores of the top six students in each topic. The top four scores count toward the team score, with the fifth and sixth scores used in awards tiebreaker situations. In the team competitions, schools may have multiple 8-person and calculator teams, with the top team score in each category counting toward the team score. Ties in these events will be broken by item analysis.
2021 Calculators
Calculators may be used in written competitions and on the calculator Team.
Calculators are not permitted in 8 Person Team.
2021 Awards
Top individuals, top teams in each event, and top schools will receive awards from the 2021 competition, based on regional assignments. Awards will be given to those whose scores are top in the state. Awards will be shipped directly to the school approximately 5 weeks following the contest.
2021 Commitment/Registration Deadlines
Schools new to the contest must contact the contest chair so an account can be set up for your school on the HS Portal. Returning schools can complete registration on the HS Portal.
December 15 – Login to your school account and choose the option under “2021 Contest Commitment” to indicate if you intend to participate this year.
January 31 – Registration forms and payment should be sent by this date.
For more information…
Inquiries regarding the High School contest can be addressed to hschair@ilmathcontest.com.
Note: In dealing with the COVID-19 situation, the contest will be a bit different this year. We know there are still quite a number of unknowns and evolving situations, so any of this is subject to change if necessary.