NLE Math Olympiads

Information Night
NLE PICO – Kareena Nair
Sept 12, 2017
Math Olympiads (MOEMS)
 Math Olympiads for Elementary and Middle
Schools (MOEMS) is a large and popular mathematics
competition for students in grades 4 through 8
 It is open only to schools, home schools, and institutes (NOT
INDIVIDUALS).
 A school can make one team of up to 35 students. Multiple
teams can be formed.
 Read more about MOEMS at http://www.moems.org
 NLE PICO (Person in charge of) / NLE Math Coordinator is:
Kareena Nair, knair.math@gmail.com
Math Olympiads (MOEMS) Goals:

 To stimulate enthusiasm and a love for Mathematics

 To introduce important Mathematical concepts
 To teach major strategies for problem solving
 To develop Mathematical flexibility in solving problems
 To strengthen Mathematical intuition
 To foster Mathematical creativity and ingenuity
 To provide for the satisfaction, joy, and thrill of meeting
challenges
 Math Olympiads (MOEMS) Format:
 Math contests are taken in the participating school.
 Five monthly contests are administered from November through March.
 Each contest consists of five problems with first being the simplest and last being
the hardest.
 Every problem requires careful mathematical thinking.
 Each student performs individually. He/she scores 1 point for each correct
answer. Thus, a student may score up to 25 points (cumulative) per year.
 Calculators are not permitted. Students must walk in with their own pencil and
eraser.
 There is a time limit of 30 minutes to complete the test. There used to be a time
limit per question in the past but last year they changed the rules to allow only
an overall 30 minute restriction.
 PICO administers the tests and scores the students.
 After each contest, results are submitted to MOEMS for scorekeeping. That helps
determine the awards that need to be shipped after the last contest.
 Contest questions, correct answers, and student scores are shared with the
parents and their respective coaches
Math Olympiads (MOEMS) Registration Requirements:
 Only 3rd, 4th, 5th Graders can participate.
 PTO paid membership (yearly dues of $20) is highly encouraged. PTO
membership can be paid at: https://nlepto.ptboard.com/home.
 MOEM Fees is waived if you are a PTO paid member. Otherwise,
approximately $20 of non-refundable MOEMS fees is to be paid to the PICO
(Kareena Nair) to cover MOEMS fees and admin costs. Exact amount of fees
is determined after team(s) are registered at MOEMS site.
 Currently only 1 team is formed and can have up to 35 students only.
 Registration is first come first serve basis. Second team will only be formed if
we receive over 39 requests. This will allow us to split into two teams of 20.
 PTO membership must be paid at the time of registration. Else, MOEMS fees is
to be paid to PICO prior to Test #1.
 All students interested must be registered by: OCTOBER 13, 2017.
 Registration Link will be posted on NLE Website under “Enrichment Programs”
and will also be emailed to parents who filled out the Interest Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5zTkOSivDyT2Anyd_ftPzbSbtZGXS
nQC4ixOCq9XUFCwOzg/viewform?c=0&w=1
Math Olympiads (MOEMS) Curriculum:
 Visit MOEMS Store: http://store.moems.org to purchase
books that will help prepare for the tests.
 PICO Recommended Book - CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING in
School Mathematics 2nd Edition by Dr. George Lenchner
 Other books to consider purchasing to practice Math
problems at home/coaching sessions:
 MATH OLYMPIAD CONTEST PROBLEMS (Volume 1)
 MATH OLYMPIAD CONTEST PROBLEMS (Volume 2)
 MATH OLYMPIAD CONTEST PROBLEMS (Volume 3)
 All 4 books can be purchased for $129.00 (does not include
S&H)
Math Olympiads (MOEMS) Test Preparation:
 MOEMS is a 100% parent volunteer program. 
 Parents need to step up and volunteer to coach a few students (3 to 5).
 Students need to be coached weekly for a minimum of 1 to 1.5 hours.
Homework and assignments are highly encouraged.
 It is not guaranteed that every child will have a coach if enough
parents do not volunteer. In that case, parents are responsible for
coaching their own child.
 Even though these are individual performance tests, it is highly
recommended that students get coached in a team environment. This
is really beneficial if the student is interested in participating in the
Loudoun County Regional Math Tournament next year.
 Recommend that Volunteer Coaches work directly with PICO for
student assignments so students can be distributed based on their
respective grades.
MOEMS Test Sample Questions
Q1: David removes 30% of the water in a jar. He then removes 40% of what remains in
the jar. What percent of the original amount of water is now in the jar?
A1: When 30% of the water is removed, 70% remains. Then when 40% of that 70% is
removed, 60% of the 70% remains. Thus, 0.6 × 70% = 42% of the original amount that
remains in the jar.

Q2: If 3/4 of a certain number is 36, what is 2/3 of that same number?
A2: Since ¾ of the number is 36, the number is 36 divided by ¾, which is 48. Then 2/3 of
48 is 32.

Q3: If ADD + ADD + ADD = SUMS and A is even, what number is SUMS?
A3: Sum of 3 digit number is less than 3000 making S 1 or 2. Use those options to
determine D+D+D=S. You will find no solution with 1 but a solution with 2 making
SUMS=2532
IMPORTANT! MOEMS Test Dates, Location, Time:

 November 14, 2017, Tuesday: NLE Library, 5:30pm to 6:30pm

 December 12, 2017, Tuesday: NLE Library, 5:30pm to 6:30pm
 January 16, 2018, Tuesday: NLE Library, 5:30pm to 6:30pm
 February 13, 2018, Tuesday: NLE Library, 5:30pm to 6:30pm
 March 06, 2018, Tuesday: NLE Library, 5:30pm to 6:30pm

All students must be registered by October 13, 2017. The sooner the better
so volunteer coaches can be assigned (if available).

Reminder: Registration is first come first serve. 2nd team will be formed only
if we receive over 39 registration requests.
Parents Involvement in MOEMS:
MOEMS is a 100% parent volunteer program. We need
volunteers for:
 Coaching 3 to 5 kids at your home once a week for 1 to 1.5
hours
 Assist PICO in setting up test room and administering test on
test days from 5pm to 7pm (only 2 to 4 volunteers needed)

All students must be dropped off at NLE Library on Test dates by

5:30pm and picked up by 6:30pm. Students need to come with
a sharpened pencil and eraser.
Awards & Ceremony:
 Highest Individual Scorer (Gold) Trophy is awarded to the
student with the highest cumulative score of 5 contests
 Honorable Mention (Silver) Trophy is awarded to the student
with the second highest cumulative score of 5 contests
 Gold Logo Pin is awarded to the top 2% of all participants in
Division
 Silver Logo Pin is awarded to the next 8% of all participants in
Division
 Embroidered Patch is awarded to the top 50% of all
participants in Division
 Certificate of Participation is awarded to every participant

Award Ceremony is held during 4th quarter of school year

 Questions? Comments?

THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME!