NCCTM State Mathematics Contest
Rules of Eligibility

The NCCTM State Mathematics Contest includes three subject divisions (Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II) which are intended for students currently studying those subjects, and the Comprehensive Division, which is open to all students. The following rules, adopted by the Contest Committee on April 26, 1993, and amended most recently on September 30, 1999, determine the eligibility of students to compete in the subject divisions. The individual contest site directors have authority to apply these rules and decide whether or not particular students may compete in a specific contest. If there is doubt about the eligibility of a student, the sponsoring teacher should consult the site director as early as possible.

1. A student may compete in only one division and at only one test site. However, the State Contest Committee invites non-Comprehensive contestants who achieve honor roll status on the American High School Mathematics Examination (AHSME) to compete in a regional Comprehensive contest in addition to the other division in which they are competing.

   Example: Glenda is studying Geometry and Algebra II simultaneously. She may compete in either subject, but not in both.
    

2. A student may compete only once in each subject division. Students may compete each year in the Comprehensive division, as long as they have not graduated from high school.

   Example: Jerry takes Algebra I in eighth grade and competes in the Algebra I contest. He takes no mathematics in the fall of the ninth grade, and begins the study of Geometry in the spring semester. He is eligible to compete in Geometry, but he is not eligible to compete in Algebra I because he has already done so.
    

3. A student may compete in Algebra I, Geometry or Algebra II if he/she has been enrolled in the course during the present academic year.

   Example: Holly's school uses the block schedule and Sally takes Algebra I in the Fall and Geometry in the Spring. She can elect to participate in either the Algebra I contest or the Geometry contest, but not both.
    

4. The State Finals in Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry and Comprehensive are intended for the benefit of North Carolina students and all participants must be enrolled in a school program approved by the state of North Carolina.
    
5. Calculator Policy:

   Beginning in 2005 The NC State High School Mathematics Contest Comprehensive Division will allow any calculator that is currently approved by the College Board for use on the SAT.  This is a change from the past as certain calculators with some symbolic algebra have been excluded in the past.  The see the SAT Calculator Policy, check out the website: SAT Calculator Policy.   The Individual Qualifying sites and the Finals in Algebra I, Algebra II and Geometry may have more restrictive calculator rules, so students and teachers should check with each site before competing.  If you have any questions about a specific calculator, please contact the Chair of the State Mathematics Contest Committee.