08 September 2014

Dr. Diosdado M. San AntonioDirector. Region IV-ADepartment of Education Regional Office

Dear Dr. San Antonio

This IS to respectfully endorse the request of the Mathematics Division, Institute ofMathematical Sciences and PhYSiCS, College of Arts and Sc-ences University of the PhillppinesLos Banos (UPLB) for endorsement of the" Annual Search for the Outstanding MATHLETE(Secondary Leve!)" to thed:fferent secondary schools in the CALABARZON area. The eventwll! be held on January 19. 2015 (Monday) 800 AM to 500 P !Vi at the MathematiCs Building.UPLB

~,,1ATHLETE is an mdividual mathematics competition that aims to stimulate activeinterest in mathematics through creative problem solving while enhancing the participantsknowledge in different areas of mathemancs and its applications This event will truly be an idea!venue to forge camaraderie in a competitive but friendly manner.

Attached is the contest mechanics for your reference and consideration.

Thank you very much.

CG Dr Fei:nQ P Lansrcsn. De:an, CASDr Chrysime ..,. Pn~cl, Direct);" HvTSPProf Jonathan B H~~(;d r,,~~:hel~;3LcsD,''¥','Sion

Tel. Nos. (63-49,536-1S67 Fmr,NQ. (\'i:>-49) 536-3673(63-49} 536-2894

FOR YOUR INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE.

TO: OICs, Office of the Assistant Schools Division SuperintendentEducation Program / District SupervisorsElementary/Secondary School Heads

-h • OW') ~- ri ~TOLENTINO G. AQUINO CESO VI

Schools Division Superintendentand concurrent OIC. Division of Cavite

UNI\TERSITY or TItE PIDLIPPINM ios BANOSCollege. La&ma.Philippines 4031

omce OF TIlE CHANCELLOR

08 September 2014

Dr. Diosdado M. San AntonioDirector. Region IV-ADepartment of Education Regional Office

Dear Dr. San Antonio

This is to respectfully endorse Hie request of tile Mathematics Divrsion, Institute ofMathematical Sciences and Physics College of Arts and SCiences. University of the PhilippinesLos Banos (IJPLB) for endorsernent of the "Annual Search for the Outstanding MATHLETE(Secondary Level)" to the different secondary schools in the CALABARZON area The eventwill be held on January 19, 2015 (Monday) 800 AM. to 500 P M at the Mathematics BuHdihg.UPLB

MATHl.ETE is an incividua: mathematics competition that aims to stimulate activeinterest in mathematics through creative problem solving while enhancing the particjparttsknowledge In different areas of mathematics and Its applications This event will truly be an idealvenue to forge camaraderie in a competitive but friendly manner

Attached is the contest mechanics for your reference and consideration

Thank you very much.

ver~t~ VICTOR O. CRU~!REX Chancellor -:;

CG Dr Felmo P Lansiqan. Dean. CASDr Chrysilne Margus N PinO!. Director HASPProf Jonathan B r'I•.1ampiata Head r\J~!.h~rnat;cs D,y',s:on

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Tel Nos. (63-49) 536-2561 Fax No. (63-49) 536-3673(63-49) 536·2894

UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES LOS BANOSCollege. Laguna, Philippines 4031

MATHEMATICS DIVISIONInstItute of Mathematical SCiencesand Physics

03 September 2014

DR. D10SDADO M. SAN ANTONIODirector, Region IV-ADepartment of Education Regional Office

Dear Dr. San Antonio:

Warm greetings!

The Mathematics Division of the Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Physics (IMSP) will behosting its Annual Search for the Outstanding MATHLETE (Secondary level) this coming January 2015. Thisis an individual mathematics competition open to students of the different secondary schools in theCALABARZONarea, which aims to stimulate active interest in mathematics through creative problemsolving while enhancing participants' knowledge in different areas of mathematics and its applications. Wealso hope to use this as a venue to promote annual contacts and forge carnaraderle in a competitive butfriendly manner.

In this light, may we request from your good office of the Annual Search for the OutstandingMATHLETE (Secondary Level)? This competition is scheduled on January 19, 20IS, Monday, from 8AM toSPM at the Mathematics Building, University of the Philippines Los Banos. Attached is the contestmechanics for your reference and consideration please.

Your support will be of great contribution to the success of this event. Thank you.

Truly yours,

c. ~,i:-~I:

Jo"~f~~1i~~taHead, Mathematics Division

~_c:-e_ - __~~.( - yiChrysline Margus N. fmi~ltPhD

Director

Endorsed by:

,"iln1t~rDean, College of Arts ant Sciences

Rex Victor O. Cruz, PhDChancellor, UP Los Banos

Telefax: (6349) 536·6610, (6349) 501-2982 VoIP 3701 Email: imsp@uplb.edu.ph

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2015 Search for the Outstanding Mathlete Secondary LevelJanuary 19, 2015 at the Mathematics Building, University of the Philippines LOsBanos

Time __~ ~~!~\,l~ty_____ VenueRegistration Mathematics Building (MB) LobbyElimination Phase MB Lecture HallFinal Phase NCASAuditorium

8AMtol0AM10 AM to 12 NN

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ContestMethanic;s

A. Registration

1. All secondary students currently enrolled in any recognized higher education institution in the region arequalified to join.

2. Each participant is to be charged a registration fee of P20D. A discount of PSOwill be given to those whowill be paying not later than January 13, 2015. Early-bird registrants may deposit their fee to the accountindlcated below.

Bank Name; Philippine National BankBranch: UPLB Branch, UP Los Banos, College, LagunaAccount Name: UPLB Foundation, Inc.Peso Savings Account Number: 212-8379-001-53

Official receipts of early-bird registrants will be available on the day of the event. other receipts will beavailable a week after the event.

3. Contestants are to confirm participation by sending the following information via ernall tomathlete.uplb@gmail.com with subject "Mathlete HSConfirmation":

Name of school,Name and contact information of coach,Names of participants, andScanned copy of the deposit slip.

4. On the day of the competition, contestants are to present a valid school 10 upon registration.

B. Contest proper

1. Questions will come from Algebra, Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Combinatorlcs and Probability,Geometry and logic.

2. The contest proper consists of two (2) phases namely the Elimination Phase and Final Phase.

Ellmlnatlon Phase3. Contestants will be given a 2-hour written exam consisting of 33 questions: 10 Neophyte, 10 Apprentice

and 10 Grandmaster and 3 Problem Solving questions worth 3, 6, 9 and 10 points, respectively.4. For every incorrect answer, one-third (1/3) of the allotted points will be deducted from the total score.S. No answer, no point,6. The 15 highest scorers will advance to the Final Phase.

Final Phase7. The Final Phase consists of two (2) rounds - the Amateur and Professional Rounds.8. The following rules will be observed in the Final Phase:

a. The quiz master will read each question twice.