National Mathematics Honor Society Point System

NMHS members are required to earn 10 points each academic school year in order to maintain membership in Urbana’s chapter of NMHS. Failure to earn points by May 16, 2014 will result in dismissal from NMHS. Students dismissed from NMHS will not be considered for future membership. Although the advisors and officers will document official points for each member, members are expected to maintain awareness of where they stand. Mid-year, students will receive official notification about their current points standing.

Listed below are some ways that members can earn points:

  1. Induction Ceremony attendance = 1 point
  1. Induction Ceremony helper (for returning members only) = 1 point
  1. Club attendance = 1 point per meeting (you must be present the entire meeting)
  1. Math Lab tutoring = 1 point per hour (we are not currently accepting new tutors, but stay tuned for future tutoring opportunities)
  1. Study Buddy online tutoring = 1 point per hour (only live tutoring time is counted). Information will soon follow on the registration process.
  1. University of Maryland High School Mathematics Competition

-Round 1 – Wednesday, October 23

-Round 2 (only students who qualify from round 1) – Wednesday, November 28 from 2:30-4:30

  1. *National Log 1 Contest participation (15 open answer questions in 30 minutes – no calculator)

-Round 1 (Monday, December 16) = 1 point

-Round 2 (Wednesday, January 15) = 1 point

-Round 3 (Monday, February 24) = 1 point

  1. *Rocket City Math League Contest participation (no calculator)

- Interschool competition (Monday, October 21) = 1 point (work as a team on 15 questions in 30 minutes)

-Round 1 (Tuesday, January 14) = 1 point (12 open answer questions in 45 minutes)

-Round 2 (Monday, February 10) = 1 point

-Round 3 (Monday, March 17) = 1 point

  1. Math Madness Team (online matches are typically 30 minutes) – 1 point per hour of participation (email or speak with Mrs. Mazzuchi if you’d like to join this team)
  1. American Mathematics Competition participation

-AMC 10/12 - Wednesday, February 19 during 2nd block = 1 point

  1. Mathematical Minutes Video Contest – visit for requirements and guidelines = points to be determined upon completion.
  1. Earn up to 5 points for service hours completed outside of NMHS (1 point per hour of service). These hours must be documented using the Community Service Record form, submitted, and then approved by Mrs. Mazzuchi.
  1. Recruiting an adult guest speaker to attend a club meeting who can give a presentation on how math is used in their career = 2 points (you must see Mrs. Mazzuchi for approval and to schedule a date)
  1. Other opportunities to earn points will be available throughout the school year. This will include helping with NMHS sponsored fundraisers or other activities. Check your emails regularly to stay up to date with new opportunities.

*CONTESTS: Dates of contests are tentative. In order to participate in any contests, you must sign up with Mrs. Mazzuchi when sign-ups are made available. The Rocket City and Log1 Contests will be limited to 34 participants (participation will be determined on a first come, first served basis). Please check your email regulary to receive reminders and updates.

DEADLINES & DOCUMENTATION:

NMHS advisors and officers will document points earned through club participation, contest participation, and other opportunities specifically completed through NMHS.

For service hours earnedoutside of NMHS or for hours earned in Math Lab, students must fill out the Individual Community Service Record form, submit it, and get it approved by Mrs. Mazzuchi. Supervisors of activities cannot be relatives. This form can be obtained from the NMHS page on Mrs. Mazzuchi’s website. Please submit this paperwork as soon as possible.

For study buddy hours, the program will automatically email me students tutoring time breakdown.