The Who, What, Where and Why's of Math Team

  • How to join?

    Join math team here

     

    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 2/8/21

    Why?
    -It's fun!
    -Makes you a better student
    -Meet great kids
    -Meet smart students from other schools
    -Expand your ability to think creatively

    Past 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 students

    What 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