Frequently
Asked Questions
What do I have to
do to join?
Just show up.
Are there any dues?
No, the program is free to all students in
Can I help by
bringing refreshments?
Yes, an offer to bring juice or cookies is greatly appreciated. Contact Melissa
or Chris.
What if my son or
daughter can’t make it to a meeting?
That’s okay – come as often as you can. If your son or daughter is very
serious about the Olympiad (MOEMS), it is possible that arrangements can be
made to make up a missed contest.
May I bring an
interested third grader?
It’s definitely possible. Call Melissa or Chris to discuss your particular
situation.
What do you do at
MMC?
We take the MOEMS. We work on interesting problems and problem solving
techniques, sometimes in small groups and sometimes in a lecture format.
Can my child do
MOEMS at MMC and also at his school?
The short answer is No. If your child’s school participates, your child’s score
must count toward the school score. Students cannot participate more than once
in each month’s contest. However, if a
child has already taken MOEMS at his school, we will find some problems for him
to work on while the others are taking the contest.
Do students enjoy
it?
Many children who enjoy doing mathematics love coming to MMC. An added benefit
is that students make great strides in their problem solving abilities. We
prefer that parents not coerce their child into participating.