UW-Marshfield/Wood County will be hosting a Math League from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 19.

“This is a great opportunity for students to compete with other students from their area schools,” said Kavita Bhatia, associate professor of mathematics at UW-M/WC.

Each school shall bring one or more teams of 12 high school students. Students will compete both in individual contests and group events in the areas of algebra, geometry and pre-calculus.

About 100 students from area high schools including Auburndale, Columbus, Marshfield, Medford, Neillsville, Pittsville and Alma Center will be participating.

The schedule for the day is as follows:

9:30 – 10 a.m.  Arrival and Registration

10–11 a.m.  Individual Competitions

11– 1:15 a.m. BREAK

11:15– 2:15 a.m. Group Competitions

12:15–1:40 a.m. Lunch

1:40–2 p.m. Awards (Theatre)

2 p.m.  Departure

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