Math 24 Meets
The Math 24 game is a mathematical game in which the object is to find a way to add, subtract, multiply, or divide the four numbers on the card so that the end result is 24. For an example card with the numbers 4,7,8,8, a possible solution is the following: 8/8=1, 7-1=6, 6×4=24. There are nine official variations of the 24 Game. The tournament-style competition 24 Challenge is based on the game.

Cards are divided into three levels of difficulty. The levels are indicated by the dots on the cards.  There are one-dot cards, two-dot cards, and three-dot cards.

The 24 game also not only helps to make quick thinking, but it greatly helps to influence quick mental math.

The Math 24 Meets will be take place in February at different schools throughout the Whitewater TAG Network.  Students in grades four through seven can compete in this exciting tournament. 

Below are the decks being used by grade level:

4th Grade:  Single Digit (33976)
5th Grade:  Double Digit (33976)
6th Grade:  Exponents (37976) and Integers (33576)
7th Grade:  Fractions/Decimals (34676)

Math 24 website          Tournament Rules          Informational Handout

If you would like to host a Math 24 competition or have questions about the tournaments, contact Pamela Sorensen at SorensenPA@twc.k12.wi.us

Math Meets
Students in fifth through eighth grade in each school district in the area have the opportunity to compete in an area Math Meet. Students may be selected by administering the Math Meet Screener, by district or standardized test scores, or by teacher recommendation. Teams consist of four students from each grade level. Each gender should be represented on the eight member team. Regional Math Meets are held to determine which teams will go on to the Mega Math Meet.

The WTN Math Meet is a program borrowed from the Dane County Talented and Gifted Coordinators Network. The original program began in the Sun Prairie Area School District in 1981 and was coordinated by Tom Bindl, fourth grade teacher, and Gary Hanson, high school math teacher. The purpose of the Math Meet was to recognize and encourage exceptional mathematical talents. The Regional Math Meet events are as follows:

Event 1:  Problem Solving without the use of a calculator
Event 2:  Consumer Problem Solving with a calculator
Event 3:  Geometry and Measurement Problem Solving
Event 4:  Mental Math
Event 5:  Team Problem Solving

Composition of Math Meet Teams

• Four fifth graders and four sixth graders
• Four seventh graders and four eighth graders
• Each gender represented

Time Line

• September: WTN meeting. Determine participation in math meet.
• October: Districts will be chosen to host regional Math Meets.
• November: The Committee will order all ribbons, medals or trophies.  Host schools select possible days for the 5th and 6th grade and 7th and 8th grade regional math meets and inform other schools.
• January: Ribbons, medals or trophies are delivered to host schools at the January, WTN meeting.
• February: Local selection of teams. Four students per grade level with both genders represented on the team.Send the names of team members to regional host. Regional Math Meet: All Regional Math Meets are to be held by April 30th.

After Regional Meet, mail or fax the winning Regional Math Meet Team registration form or the Team Summary Form to Tiffany Erbentraut. Email the correct spelling of names on the two top teams to Tiffany Erbentraut at terbentraut@paris.k12.wi.us

The top teams from the Regional Math Meet will compete at the Mega Math Meets in May.

Fifth/Sixth Grade Practice Test                  Seventh/Eighth Grade Practice Test
Fifth/Sixth Grade Practice Test Answers    Seventh/Eighth Grade Practice Test Answers
Fifth/Sixth Grade Screening Test               Seventh/Eighth Grade Screening Test
Hosting Guide                                            Non-Hosting Guide