Mathematics
Learning to complete math problems quickly is a valuable
skill in all facets of life including engineering, accounting,
completing a tax return and even grocery shopping. This
contest provides opportunities for students to further
develop and then apply their math knowledge and skills.
Section 1438:
MATHEMATICS
(a) THE CONTEST.
(1) Summary. Learning to complete
math problems quickly is a
valuable skill in all facets of life.
This contest includes problems
covering, but not limited to:
numeration systems, arithmetic
operations involving whole
numbers, integers, fractions,
decimals, exponents, order of
operations, probability, statistics,
number theory, simple interest,
measurements and conversions.
Geometry and algebra problems
may be included as appropriate
for the grade level.
(2) Contest Format. The contest
consists of 50 multiple-choice
problems. Thirty minutes will be
allotted for the testing period
exclusive of time required for
instructions.
(b) REPRESENTATION.
Math (1) Contestants. Students in officially
grade level prescribed grade levels below
9th grade who are eligible under
division= 6-8
Sections 1400 and 1405 may
enter this contest.
(2) Divisions. Districts shall offer
either a separate division for
each participating grade level or
combined grade level divisions
as specified in official contest
procedures.
(3) Individual Competition. Each
participant school may enter as
many as three contestants per
division in the district meet.
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(4) Team Competition. If the district has
elected to include team competition,
the combined scores of the three
contestants in each division from a
school shall constitute the schools
team score. A team shall have three
contestants compete to participate in
the team competition.
(c) CONTEST ADMINISTRATION.
(1) Personnel. All personnel in this contest
may be coaches of participating
students.
(2) Ties and Points. No ties are to be
broken in either the individual or the
team component of this contest. If
there is a tie for first place, there is
no second place. If there is a tie for
second place, there is no third place,
etc. Points are awarded as specified in
Section 1408 (i).
(3) Verification Period. A verification
period shall be provided. Unofficial
results should be posted. Contestants
and coaches should be given no more
than 15 minutes to examine their test
papers with official keys. Questions
should be directed to the contest
director, whose decision shall be final.
(4) Official Results. After verification
period has ended and all test
papers have been collected, the
contest director shall announce the
official results. Official results, once
announced, are final.
(5) Returning Materials. No materials
from district contests may be returned
to contestants prior to official release
dates.
 Contest Administration Rules
(1) Check Tests. In the presence of coaches, open the test envelope. Check tests for defects and
omissions.
(2) Clear Room. Contestants and coaches should be informed of the time and place of the
verification period. Coaches and parties other than the contest officials and contestants Mathematics
should be dismissed from the contest room before the contest begins.
(3) Number Contestants. Distribute answer sheets and instruct contestants to write their assigned
contestant number in the upper right hand corner of the answer sheets.
(4) Distribute Tests. Instruct contestants not to open the test until the signal has been given to
begin.
(5) Stop Signal. After the stop signal has been given, instruct contestants to put their pencils
down. Collect all tests, answer sheets and scratch paper.

Grading/Scoring Rules
(1) Briefing Graders. Brief graders on the procedure to be used for grading.
(2) Criteria. The 50-question test is graded objectively. A perfect score is 250.
(3) Scoring. Each test should be independently scored twice, and papers contending to place should
be scored a third time. Award five points for each problem solved correctly. Deduct two points
for problems incorrectly solved. There is no deduction for problems skipped.
(4) Ranking. Rank tests from highest to lowest scores. Individual places shall be determined and
recognized through sixth place in each division. Team places may be determined and ranked
through third place in each division.
(5) Points. Individual points are awarded through sixth place. Team points are awarded through third
place. See Section 1408 (i). Tied contestants or teams split the total points equally for the two
or more places in which a tie exists.

FAQs about Rules

What contest personnel are needed?
Contest Director. The contest director will be in charge of running the contest and resolving any
problems that arise. The director may appoint an assistant director.
Graders. At least three graders should be familiar with the instructions for grading and the contest
rules. The contest director may recruit more than three graders.
What contest materials are necessary?
Provided by UIL-Tests and answer blanks, answer key, contest rosters
These materials will be provided to schools submitting the appropriate requisitions. See
Section 1408 (c) and (e) for the dates when invitational materials and district materials will
be available.
Provided by the Host School- Blank paper
Provided by the School or student- Pens, pencils and/or erasers
Other- No other materials, including calculators or notes, may be used in the contest
How are divisions laid out?
This contest will consist of one division unless the district executive committee approves of separate
divisions for each grade.
What contest does the test cover?
The test will cover the content of current state-adopted middle school/junior high mathematics textbooks.
How long does the contest last?

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Thirty minutes will be allowed for the contest. There should be a clock visible to all contestants.