The Who, What, Where and Why's of Math Team
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How to join?
When?
-Virtual Practices: Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:30-3:30 beginning October-use google meet nickname: hpshoconnell2305
-5 Monday competitions against other St. Paul High schools
-Regular Season goes from 10/12/20 to 2/8/21Why?
-It's fun!
-Makes you a better student
-Meet great kids
-Meet smart students from other schools
-Expand your ability to think creativelyPast record-current streak of 25 years at State!
2019-20 6th in Class AA in state tourney, First in Stp Division
2018-9 Class AA state champion, First in Stp Division
2017-8 14th in state tournament, First in Stp Division
2016-7 14th in state tournament, First in StP Division
2015-6 7th in state tournament, First in StP Division
2014-5 10th in state tournament, First in StP Division
2013-4 15th in state tournament
2012-3 10th in state tournament
2011-12, 2010-11, 2009-10, 2008-09, 2007-08, 2006-07, 2005-06 various finishes at the state tournament
2004-5 FIRST StP Division, 3rd in State (Regular Season), SECOND State Tournament
2003-4 FIRST StP Division, 1st in State (Regular Season), SECOND State Tournament
2002-3 FIRST StP Division, 1st In State (Regular Season), SECOND State Tournament
2001-2 FIRST StP Division and FIRST in State Tournament
2000-1 2nd in state, regular season, 5th in state tournament
1999-0 4th in state tournament
1998-9 20th in state tournament
1997-8 10th in state tournament
1996-7 Appearance in state tournament
1995-6 Appearance in state tournament
1994-5 2nd StP Division
1993-4 5th TC Division
1992-3 6th TC Division
1991-2 4th TC Division
1990-1 3rd TC Division
1989-0 4th In State
1988-9 State tournament runner up
1987-8 State Champions
1986-7 State tournament runner up
Who?
-Good math problem solvers, grades 9-12 (we have had some 8th graders participate especially when Highland Middle school doesn't have a team)
-Future math, science, technical, and professional majors
-Male and female math studentsWhat do you get?
-Earn a Highland letter
-Earn a better math grade
-Learn how to solve problems used in college entrance exams
-Learn to solve problems quickly
-Learn to take timed tests
-Reduces your test anxiety
-Increases your chances for a college scholarship
-Learn the special strategies and tactics used by math team students
-2 coaches to help on Math Team problems and homework