Gunn Math-Science Team
The Math-Science Team competes on several Saturdays in both the fall and the spring. The competitions include tests in Number Sense, Calculator, Math, and Science. Our weekly oractice schedule varies according to our sponsor, Mrs. Jennifer Etley, Gunn Junior High’s Instructional Facilitator. Mrs. Etley can be reached at 682-867-5467 or through email at jetley@aisd.net.
We participate in approximately 8 meets throughout the fall and winter. In late February and March, students have the opportunity to qualify for the “State Meet” which is held in San Antonio.
Meets include travel to Azle High School, Cross Timbers Middle School in Grapevine, Forte Junior High School in Azle, Franklin Middle School in Dallas, Long Middle School in Dallas, Travis TAG High School in Dallas, and our State Meet in San Antonio at the University of Texas at San Antonio.
Saturday Meets occur from October to March, and participants meet at Key Elementary School at 7:15 am to depart for event. Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend; however, we understand some are unable.
All tests are TIMED.
General Math Rules
- Test consists of 50 questions and is limited to only 30 minutes
- Multiple choice answers (can go in any order, can skip questions)
- Points for correct answers: 5 points
- Points for incorrect answers 7 points
Number Sense
- Test consists of 80 questions in a timed 10 minutes
- Test designed to test mental math abilities, no calculators, no scratch paper, no additional marks on paper, superfluous work. Answer only.
- Questions must be answered in order, skipped questions are wrong answers.
- Points for correct answers: 5 points
- Points for incorrect answers 9 points
Calculator Applications
- Test consists of 80 questions and 30 minutes to complete.
- Questions must be answered in order, skipped questions are wrong answers.
- Specific rules – 3 significant digits, scientific notation allowed. Integers.
- Points for correct answers: 5 points
- Points for incorrect answers 9 points
General Science
- Test consists of 50 problems and 40 minutes to take the test.
- Questions can be answered in any order, however all answers must be put on scantron. Calculators are permitted.
- Points for correct answers: 5 points
- Points for incorrect answers 7 points