Individual Competition by Grades
The L.E.S.T. individual Mathematics Competition is conducted in four different divisions, one division for each grade level, grades five through eight. The examination of all contestants is conducted at one time, either with paper & pencil or electronically. Participants are required to bring their own electronic devices to the competition, as the individual grade(s) competition may be conducted as an online test. Each exam consists of mathematical problems with a specified time limit for completion. No calculators or other computing devices will be permitted. Spectators are not allowed to observe the proceedings. Awards will be given to the top finishers in each grade level.
Team Competition
Standard Participation: One team, up to four competitors, one from each grade (5th-8th).
Schools with 40-59 Total LEST Participants: Two teams, comprised of up to six competitors between them. Each participant must be specifically assigned to one of the two teams. Only one student per grade level on each team. The teams are not required to have the same number of participants.
Schools with 60+ Total LEST Participants: Up to three teams, comprised of up to eight competitors between them. Each participant must be specifically assigned to one of the individual teams. Only one student per grade level on each team. The teams are not required to have the same number of participants.
The teams will be given several problems to solve together. The score from this exam will be added to the individual scores of team members to determine the winner of the team competition, and the top three scoring teams will receive awards. There will be a specified time limit for the completion of the team competition.
Schedule
The date, time, and location of the Math Competition will be published on the L.E.S.T. Northwest Schedule when determined, available elsewhere here on the website.
How to Participate
All teams must be pre-registered by the deadline. Registration details and deadlines are found on the Registration Page.
Standard Participation: Up to four competitors, one from each grade (5th-8th).
Schools with 40-59 Total LEST Participants: Up to six competitors, no more than two from the same grade.
Schools with 60+ Total LEST Participants: Up to eight competitors more than two from the same grade.
Alternates are permitted but must also be pre-registered. Alternates will only participate if the first designated competitor is not able to participate in the competition. A school may enter less than their allowed maximum number of students.
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