Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to take placement test?

Any registered Redwood Middle School student (6th, 7th, and 8th) wanting to join the Redwood Math Club.

 

When can I register?

Now. Please fill out the form in the main page for 2024-25 RMS Math Club placement test registration.

 

What does the Placement Test cover?

Since math club is designed for self motivated students, the student must be familiar with all appropriate contest material, including Algebra and Geometry. Some questions will require a justification to the answer.The Placement Test will also be comprised of questions of difficulty similar to that of Math Olympiad for Elementary and Middle School, MS & HS CaML, AMC-8 and -10, and AIME. You can obtain past contests of AMC-8, -10, and AIME from artofproblemsolving.com web-site.

 

Where can I find study materials?

The Internet. AMC-8, AMC-10, AIME, JMO, and other Olympiad materials can be found in Art of Problem Solving web-site. Math Olympiad materials can be found by visiting http://store.moems.org/. You can find many contests and their solution floating out there.You can also find lectures notes from last year at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bUFiBSZLiUsu2Vk38-qHbJRJb8smZpGW?usp=sharing.

 

When and where is the placement test given?

The first placement test is on August 27, 2024. The second placement test is on September 3, 2024.The testing site will be at Redwood Middle School.

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What should I bring to the placement test?

Please bring multiple pencils, erasers, straight edge, and a wrist watch (without a calculator). Bring your own facial tissue if you have the sniffles. No electronic device will be permitted. Scratch paper will be provided.

 

What should I do if I need help during the placement test, or test in general?

Sorry, but proctors can't do the problems for you. Proctors cannot answer any question about the specifics of any test problems. If you're bothered by disruptive behavior by another student, please simply get proctors attention. Focus strictly on your test.

 

What if I get sick or otherwise cannot come to the placement test? Is there a second placement test?

No. You get a single opportunity. Don't miss the test.

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How will I be notified of the contest results?

An email will be sent to parents.

 

Is the initial team placement permanent?

No. After the initial placement, mathletes can be moved to different team based on subsequent performance on contests, selection tests, and the quality of your performance math club lessons. Your parents will be notified by a parent coordinator after the liaison makes the decision. The liaison will not respond to any request to change in team.

 

How is the Mathcounts team chosen?

See one of the sections in the home page! It's quite long.

 

What do I do if I don't qualify for Redwood math club, but am still interested in doing math contests?

You can sign up for test-only option. The space is limited. Test-only students are allowed to take AMC-8, Math Olympiad, and MS CaML.