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Dear Dr. San Antonio,

Warm greetingsl

The Mathematics Division, Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Physics fiMSP) wiil be
hosting the Search for the Outstanding Mathlete 2018 [Seccndary Level) on 24 February 201"8, lt is an
individual mathematics competition open to any secondary student from CALABARZON. It aims to
provide a venue to showcase the mathematical skills and to forge camaraderie among secondary
students from CALABARZON in a competitive but friendly manner.

In line with this, the Division is requesting your endorsement for the Search for the
Outstanding Mathlete 201"8 fSecondary LevelJ. This competition will be held on 24 February 2018,
Saturday, B AM to 5 PM at the Mathematics Building, University of the Philippines Los Bafios,
Laguna. Attached is the contest mechanics. Ycur support will tre of great contribution to the success of
the event. We are more than happy to answer any questions you may have before lending your
support. You may contact us thru mathlete.uplb(Ogmail.com. For more information, you may also visit
our Facebook oase: httns: //www.facebookcom/MathleteSearchl.

We look forward to your positive response to our request and we hope that we could create a
long working relationship with you. Thank you!

Respectfully yours,

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Head, Mathematics Division Director,lMSP

Contact Numbers: [6349) 536-6610 E mail : mathlete. uplb@ gmail.com

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SEARCH FOR THE OUTSTANDING MATHTETE

The Search for Outstanding Mathlete {MATHLETE} is an individual mathematics quiz contest that
was conceptualized to provide a venue to showcase the mathematical skills and to forge camaraderie
among tertiary students from CALABARZON in a competitive but friendly manner. The Mathematics
Divisisn h:s arganizec'seven i7i iviATr-iLETE ccmpetiiisns since Z'iii. in 20i3, ir4ATHLiTi wes e.",tended t'r
cater the secondary students also from CALABARZON. ln 2015, the tertiary level was extended to include
pariicipanis frorrr Higher- Eciucatiori iitstituiions riationwide. Ilie 2016 edition is set to hrghlight ihe curreirt
research thrusts of the Mathematics Division of the lnstitute of Mathematical Sciences and Physics for the
first tim* :ince the comoetition's !ncention.
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Time Activity Venue

7AM to 9AM Registration Mathematics Building Lobby

9AM to 1lAM Elimination Phase Math Building Lecture Hall

IPM to 4PM Final Phase Math Building Lecture Hall

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A. Registration

1. All secondary students currently enrolled in junior high school {Grade 7-10) within Region
lV-A can join the competition.

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3. Contestants may confirm their participation by filling-out the online preregistration form at
https ://tinvurl.com/Mathlete2llSreg/ or be a walk-in participaftt.

4. On the day of the competition, contestants are to present a valid school lD upon
resist!'ation.

B. Contest proper

1. Questions wili conte irorri Algebra, Iiigoiiotiietry, Eleiiieitiary Statistics, Coiilbinatorics

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2. The contest proper consists of two {2) phases namely the Elimination Phase and Final
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3. Contestants will be given a 2-hour written exam consisting of 28 questions: 10 Neophyte,
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4. For every incorrect answer, one-thrrci (r1Si of the aiiotreci points wiii be cieducteci
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5. The 15 hiehest scorers will advanee to the Final Phase.

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6. The Final Phase consists of two (2) rounds - the Amateur and Professional Rounds.
7. The following rules will be observed in the Final Phase:
a. The quiz master will read each question twice.
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c. Neophyte questions should be answered mentally. Violating this rule will result to a
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i. The score of a participant in a phase or round of the competition are not to be carried
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a. Point System for this round:
Neophyte Apprentice Grandmasier
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Time Allotment 15 30 60
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b. Top 5 scorers will qualify for the Professional round.

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asked. The one with the higher score will qualifu for the Professional round. Should a
tie still exist, one 'do-or-die question" iuniimiteci attempts) wili be askeci untii one
participant gets the correct answer.

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a. Eight questions {8} will be asked.

b. The participant is given 60 seconds to answer every question AND ring their bell.
c. A participant who rings the bell s seconds after the time has started but before time
allotted is over will garner a score of 60 - s.

C. Awards and Prizes

1* Placer PhPl.s 000 + Medal + Pla -que of Recognition

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3'd Placer PhP4 000 + Medal+ Plaque of Recognition

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PROGRAMME

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8:30 AM -8:45 AM Assembly
8:45 AM -9:00 AM Orientation

9:ffi AM - 11:00 AM Elimination Round

*50 PM - 2:20 PM lnvocation

Philippine National Anthem

Opening Remarks Dr. jF Rabajante

lnspirational Message Dr. CMN Piffol

Mathlete Overview Prof. DSM Lutero

Announcement of Top 15

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MECHANICS of thE AMATEUR

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