Scoring...??

[nsguy1350]

[FabensMath]

Yes! For sure! Especially at the TMSCA State Meet because the tests are written by the UIL contest directors for math, number sense, and calculator. Science is different as I've heard. They don't vary much in difference, and in fact, what's interesting about TMSCA tests used for invitationals is that they actually spark creativity to solve problems, since they're not as repetitive throughout the year.

[Kylin]

K cool thanks people...and does every region have those national competitions??...would my region...south texas....Palmview High School have them??

And another question....is TMSCA state in high school as important in middle school??..and Its "not important" but only when compared to UIL??

[nsguy1350]

Check out the AMC/AIME/USAMO series on-line. Find out what you can. I would also suggest going to http://www.artofproblemsolving.com, going to the forum, and asking. There are plenty of resources there for you.

If your school does AMC, you can just go ask to take it. If not, you could probably request that they order the test and submit it. If you do well enough, you can advance to AIME, then USAMO. Now, keep in mind, these are not, by any means, easy tests. They are very difficult, but they are manageable with practice and dedication. You should be able to take the AMC, and I highly suggest you do. It's national from the beginning, by the way. No regional competitions. You just (hopefully) advance to the AIME, and (hopefully) advance to the USAMO, and so forth. Look on that AoPS website and check out their resources.

I don't know much about middle school. TMSCA State is a big (ambiguous word choice) deal, but it's not as big a deal as UIL State. TMSCA State sort of lets you get a feel for the upcoming UIL competitions and the people you'll be facing there. It also encourages underclassmen to do UIL competitions. Last year was my first year (actually, first year my school ever went) there, and I had a pretty good time, being in San Antonio I believe with friends, sizing up the competition, getting more experience in general, and meeting new people. Lots of schools show up, and it's the biggest meet before the actual UIL season starts.

Out of curiosity, have you ever heard of or done MATHCOUNTS? I never did, but it's a good transition into AMC and beyond.

[Kylin]

Of course Ive heard of it....In Middle School STATE all you see is a bunch of kids with t-shirts saying..."MathCounts and ScienceMatters"...pretty cool slogan
But I thought It was only for Sugar Land...

[nsguy1350]

[Kylin]

[nsguy1350]

If you go to Clements, you've crossed into the dark side.

It would be a great experience for you to go, though. You should get plenty of opportunities! If you're there, I hope to see you on the State stage! :D
Well, of course, unless you're ahead of me, then we are rivals :P.

[Kylin]

[nsguy1350]

Dulles and Clements are the "Dark side". I won't explain further.

Umm, you'll have more resources there, but that doesn't mean you won't get there without Clements.

[Kylin]

Haha....Ill be sure to kick your butt!!....haha...well Ill try...because It was very disappointing for me not placing In State....but It was my procrastination and my sloth...and I hardly practiced...but I make sure to practice now!....so don't look down at me!....Im not saying you should "look up" at me yet!...haha

[nsguy1350]

[Kylin]

Oh I was seriously not trying to be cocky!...sorry if I sounded cocky and stuck-up!...but I just thought that "haha"...meant I was joking....and I was!

[nsguy1350]

Haha, it's fine. Don't say "Oh I'm a failure and I'm gonna lose no matter what" either. Have an attitude of confidence, but don't stretch it.
Hope to see you at TMSCA State, and UIL State! I met quite a few on here already, and a few others outside of TCM. If you can make it to UIL State, you'll see many of us (assuming we can make it.) Then we can see what you're made of and what this confidence is all about :D

[Kylin]

Well It was not exactly confidence....it was more of playful confidence...but I'll just have to get much better anyways.....

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