Michigan Mathematics
Prize Competition

Calculator Policy for the Forty-Fourth Annual
Michigan Mathematics Prize Competition
2001-02

In 1998-99 the Michigan Section of the MAA conducted a thorough review of the calculator policy for the Michigan Mathematics Prize Competition. After carefully analyzing recent MMPC Part I examinations and soliciting and weighing a variety of opinions and options, the Michigan Section Executive Committee adopted the policy of allowing calculators for Part I but not for Part II. In light of comments and suggestions from teachers administering the MMPC, the Executive Committee has clarified the language and adopted the following policy for the forty-fourth MMPC.

Any calculator is permitted on Part I. Unacceptable machines include portable computers and pocket organizers. All problems will be solvable with no more technology than a scientific calculator. The Exam Committee makes every effort to structure the test to minimize the advantage of a more powerful calculator.

No calculators are permitted on Part II.


In particular, the TI-89 and TI-92 which were prohibited in 1998 will be allowed on Part I.

Link to the Michigan Mathematics Prize Competition.
Link to the Michigan Section MAA.
Link to Albion College.
Link to the Albion College Department of Mathematics.

Modified July 15, 2002, by Robert Messer