Ashland University's Math and Computer Science hosted the ACM 12 competition on Wednesday, February 5. Eight students from local high schools participated in the competition. Dr. Steven Scheirer was the Competition Manager.
The ACM 12 is for students in grades 12 or below and under 19.5 years of age on the day of the contest. The ACM 12 covers the entire high school curriculum including trigonometry, advanced algebra, and advanced geometry, but excluding calculus. It is a 25-question, 75-minute, multiple choice examination in high school mathematics designed to promote the development and enhancement of problem-solving skills.
These competitions are administered around the country. It provides the opportunity for high school students to develop positive attitudes towards analytical thinking and mathematics that can assist in future careers. This is the first in a series of competitions that eventually lead all the way to the International Mathematical Olympiad.
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