（本報訊）一年一度的美國秋冬假日季節來臨，為了給我們的秋冬假日增添節日氣氛，希林聯合中文學校擬將組織芝加哥地區的青少年數學競賽活動。
俗話說：”學會數理化，走遍天下都不怕”。可見數理化在中國父母心中的重要地位。為普及青少年數學教育，激發青少年的數學學習興趣，賽事將即時邀請資深望重的數學老師出題和參予評判，將體現”公平、公正、公開”的原則，組織嚴密、內涵豐富。對競賽獲勝者，除了有獎品和獎狀外，他/她還將優先得到希林聯合中文學校下的所有學校提供的數學TA的機會。
歡迎芝加哥地區的喜愛數學的青少年前來比試，大顯身手。此次比賽前三名獲獎者將在本地報紙上公佈。
相關資訊如下：
一．比賽項目：
1. 高中數學比賽 1-25 (競賽時間75 minutes )
(注: 考題類似於AMC類型, 只 限 12年 級 及以 下 學生參加)
This is a 25-question, multiple choice test. Each question is followed by answers marked A, B, C, D and E. Only one of these is correct.
SCORING: You will receive 6 points for each correct answer, 1.5 points for each problem left unanswered, and 0 points for each incorrect answer. No aids are permitted other than scratch paper, graph paper, ruler, compass, protractor, and erasers. No calculators are allowed. No problems on the test will require the use of a calculator.
2. 初中數學比賽 (競賽時間70 minutes, see 2.a &2.b )
(注: 考題類似於Mathcounts類型, 只 限 8年 級及 以 下 學生參加)
2.a Sprint Round Problem 1-30 (競賽時間40 minutes)
This section of the competition consists of 30 problems. You will have 40 minutes to complete all of the problems. You are not allowed to use calculators, books or other aids during this round. If you are wearing a calculator wrist watch, please give it to your proctor now. Calculations may be done on scratch paper. All answers must be complete, legible and simplified to lowest terms. Record only final answers in the blanks in the left-hand column of the competition booklet.
SCORING: You will receive 1 points for each correct answer, 0 points for each problem left unanswered, and 0 points for each incorrect answer.
2.b Target Round Problem 1-8 (競賽時間 4*6 minutes)
This section of the competition consists of eight problems, which will be presented in pairs. Work on one pair of problems will be completed and answers will be collected before the next pair is distributed. The time limit for each pair of problems is six minutes. This round assumes the use of calculators, and calculations also may be done on scratch paper, but no other aids are allowed. All answers must be complete, legible and simplified to lowest terms. Record only final answers in the blanks in the left-hand column of the problem sheets.
SCORING: You will receive 2 points for each correct answer, 0 points for each problem left unanswered, and 0 points for each incorrect answer.
3. 撲克牌速算遊戲（只限5年級及以下學生參加）（加減乘除=24）
規則: 每賽組4人,參賽者抽取組號組成初賽組, 以得牌最多者為本組勝者, 他/她可進入下一輪的比賽;以此類推, 直到決出前三名.
二.比賽時間：12/5/2015 (Sat.)
1. 高中數學比賽時間：12/5/2015 (Sat.) 10:00-11:15
2. 初中數學比賽時間: 12/5/2015 (Sat.) 16:10-17:20
3. 撲克牌速算遊戲（加減乘除=24）: 12/5/2015 (Sat.) 12:30開始
三．參賽人員及報名規則：
凡是12年級及以下的學生都可按以上各賽項要求報名參賽。 報名費：$5/人。請填寫報名表e-mail to: chineseschool@xilin.org . you might find register form at: xilinchineseschool.org
報名截止時間: 11/30/2015
四． 比賽獎品
以上各賽項設一、二、三等獎各一名 （獎金：$100，$50 , $20）； 所有參賽的學生都有紀念獎.
五．比賽地點：
希林中文學校: 1163 E. Ogden Ave, Suite 301, Naperville IL 60563
六． 比賽由希林聯合中文學校組織 :
希林中文學校 (Xilin Chinese School)
希林芝北中文學校 (Xilin North Shore Chinese School)
希林UIC中文學校 (Xilin UIC Chinese School)
希林西北中文學校 (XilinNorthWest Chinese School)