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2025 Mathematics & Computer Science
High School Math Contest

The Marywood High School Math Contest is sponsored by the Math and Computer Science Club, iMACS, and is held during April. There are two versions of the exam for our annual contest:

  • The Level I test is designed for 9th and 10th grade students
  • The Level II test is more appropriate for 11th and 12th grade students 
In addition to the individual exam, we will have the team relay contest again this year. 

REGISTRATION

  • You can download the registration form linked below and complete it, then mail it to us by the end of March.
  • You can also email the registration information (list of students and their grade level).
  • Send the $6 per student registration fee by mail with your registration form, or you can bring the check(s) (made payable to the SEMI-Group) to the contest.

Registration Form

TIME AND LOCATION

  • The test starts at 10:00 am, and registration begins at 9:15 am. Students should arrive no later than 9:30 am to allow time for registration/room assignment.
  • This annual event is held in the Liguori Center in Regina Hall on the Marywood University Campus.
  • Email or call the Math program at 570-348-6265 with any questions or if you need any other assistance.
SCHEDULE

The day's schedule is as follows (Plan to arrive before 10am)

  • 9:00 am Sign-in opens
  • 10:00am Individual Exam begins (Level I is for 9th/10th Grade; Level II is for 11th/12th Grade)
  • 11:00am Break for Lunch*
  • 12:00 pm Team Math Relay (Teams can consist of 4-5 students and are again divided between Level I/Level II)
  • 1:00 pm Talk from a Marywood Alumnus on careers in Math and Computer science
  • 1:30 pm Announcement of winners of individual and team competitions and presentation of certificates.

ABOUT THE TEST

  • The test consists of 40 problems of gradually increasing difficulty.
  • No problems involve Calculus.
  • Calculators are not allowed.
  • A language dictionary may be used in special circumstances.

ABOUT THE TEAM RELAY

  • Teams consist of 4-5 students each
  • Teams are divided between Level I and Level II
  • The relay will consist of teams going between various stations to solve different problems. They will not move on to the next station until their answer is correct.
  • The team to complete the most number of correct problems in the shortest amount of time will be the winner.

PRIZES 

Prizes are awarded to the top three scores in each level.  In case of ties, the corresponding prizes will be evenly split with a minimum $10 per student.

1ST PLACE     -     $100
2ND PLACE     -     $50
3RD PLACE     -     $25

MARYWOOD SCHOLARSHIPS

The 1ST place winner in the Level II contest also receives a $2,000 annual scholarship if s/he enrolls at Marywood University within two years of the contest date. The 2ND place winner in the Level II contest receives a $1,000 annual scholarship, subject to the same conditions as the 1ST place winner. Scholarships are renewable for up to four years if the student makes satisfactory academic progress.

Students with the top 10 scores on the Level II exam are eligible to be members of this year’s Northeast Pennsylvania ARML (American Regions Mathematics League) team.

Past Winners

Thanks to all the students, teachers, and parents who have participated over the years. Your continued support will always be appreciated.  

Congratulations to all the students. Please remember that this is not a regular math test, but a contest, designed to be very challenging (and hopefully fun as well).

Each of the top 3 scorers in each level will receive the cash prize as well as an award certificate. The other top 10 scorers in each level will receive an award certificate.

Mu Alpha Theta and the Integrated Math and Science Club (IMACS, is a student club at Marywood) sponsored our contest again this year. Mu Alpha Theta is the National High School and Two-Year College Mathematics Honor Society. We would like to thank Mu Alpha Theta for their continued support.

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2021 High School Match Contest Winners

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2020 High School Match Contest Winners

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2019 High School Match Contest Winners

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2018 High School Match Contest Winners

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