THE MATHEMATICS TEACHERS ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES-ILOILO CHAPTER (MTAP-IC), INC.

August 28, 2011 _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ Sir/Madam: The Mathematics Teachers Association of the Philippines-Iloilo Chapter (MTAP-IC), Inc. will hold the 2nd Regional Inter-tertiary Mathematics Quiz on October 28, 2011, 8:00 AM-12 NN at Iloilo Grand Hotel, Iznart Street, Iloilo City. In this regard, we would like to invite your students to come and join the said contest. We would appreciate if you could send at most three contestants to represent your school. A registration fee of four hundred pesos (Php400.00) will be collected from each contestant to cover snack, certificate, and prizes. Attached are the Rules and Regulation of the quiz and the Entry Form. Entries should be submitted on or before October 18, 2011 through the following: 1. MTAP-IC representative who handed you this invitation 2. Dr. Wilhelm Cerbo, Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, West Visayas State University 3. Fax entry addressed to Dr. Wilhelm Cerbo or Dr. Alona Belarga, 033-3200879 4. Email to mtapiloilo@yahoo.com For more details and information, please contact the following: 1. Dr. Alona Belarga, 09194000247 (West Visayas State University) 2. Dr. Wilhelm Cerbo, 09287377382 (West Visayas State University) 2. Prof. Alfonso Marquelencia, 09089951849 (University of San Agustin) 3. Prof. Rosemarie Galvez, 09166507934 (University of San Agustin) We also invite mathematics teachers in your institution to join the MTAP-IC 3rd Regional Convention on October 28-29, 2011. Attached are the CHED endorsement and call for papers for your perusal. We look forward to your participation. Thank you. Truly yours,

ALFONSO M. MARQUELENCIA Chair, MTAP Quiz

ALONA M. BELARGA President, MTAP-IC

THE MATHEMATICS TEACHERS ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES-ILOILO CHAPTER (MTAP-IC), INC. The 2nd Regional Inter-tertiary Mathematics Quiz Iloilo Grand Hotel, Iznart Street, Iloilo City October 28, 2011 8:00 AM-12 NN RULES AND REGULATIONS A. CONTESTANTS 1. Each school could have a maximum of three (3) contestants. 2. Contestants should be bonafide students of the college/university they are representing. 3. The contestants from each college/university may either be a male or female from first year to fifth year college. 4. Contestants must be 16-22 years old only. 5. Only one (1) coach is allowed for each participating college/university. The coach will automatically join the Regional Convention and will pay a registration fee of two thousand six hundred pesos (Php2,600.00) for the two-day convention. The coach can avail of the Php200 discount if he/she can pay on or before October 3, 2011. If the coach is an MTAP-IC member for calendar year 2011, he/she can avail of another Php200 discount. B. COVERAGE OF THE QUIZ The questions included in the quiz will cover topics on 1. Algebra 2. Trigonometry 3. Geometry 4. Calculus 5. Elementary Statistics C. QUESTIONS 1. There will be ten (10) questions for each round, to wit: easy, average, and difficult with 3, 5, and 7 points, respectively. 2. Questions may be in a form of multiple-choice, fill-in the blanks, or problem solving. 3. The quiz master will read each question twice. 4. Each question will be projected on the wide screen with an indicated time clock. 5. After the time limit, a buzzer will sound. Contestants should stop writing and they should show their answers by raising their flash cards. D. TIE BREAK 1. In case of tie, a tie-breaker question will be given. 2. The contestant who can give the correct answer first will be declared the winner. E. OBJECTIONS 1. The duly registered coach or participants are the only persons authorized to make a protest. 2. All protests should be referred to the board of judges immediately before the quiz master reads the next question. 3. The decision of the judges regarding the objection is final.

F. PRIZES 1. The three (3) contestants with the highest accumulated scores from the three (3) rounds will be declared champion, 1st runner-up, and 2nd runner-up, respectively. Each of them will receive cash prize, certificate of recognition, trophy, and medal. 2. Cash prizes of Php 5 000, Php 3 500, and Php 2 000 will be awarded to the champion, second placer, and third placer, respectively. The 4th, 5th, and 6th placers will receive consolation prize of Php500 each. 2. Certificate of participation will be given to each participating college/university, coach, and contestant. G. TIME/PROGRAM OUTLINE 1. The time for registration and the time to start the quiz will be strictly followed as indicated in the programme. Refer to the outline below: 8:00-9:00 AM Registration 9:00-9:30 AM- Program Proper (Invocation, National Anthem, Words of Welcome, Presentation of Judges and Contestants, and Reading of the Mechanics of the Quiz) 9:30-11:30 AM- Quiz Bee 11:30-12:00 NN Awarding of Prizes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The 2nd Regional Inter-tertiary Mathematics Quiz Iloilo Grand Hotel, Iznart Street, Iloilo City October 28, 2011 8:00 AM-12 NN ENTRY FORM

College /University: Address: Name CONTESTANTS Course Year Level Age

COACH Name Signature

I certify that the aforementioned information is correct. ____________________________________________________________ Signature of President/Administrator Over Printed Name

Note: Submit/fax this entry form on or before October 18, 2011. Refer to the invitation letter for details of submission.

MATHEMATICS TEACHERS ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES-ILOILO CHAPTER (MTAP-IC), INC. 3rd ANNUAL REGIONAL CONVENTION

A CALL FOR PAPERS Revolutionizing Mathematics Education The Mathematics Teachers Association of the Philippines-Iloilo Chapter invites you to its 3rd Annual Regional Convention which will be held on October 28 and 29, 2011 at the Iloilo Grand Hotel, Iznart Street, Iloilo City. The theme for this years convention is Revolutionizing Mathematics Education. The Regional Convention is fully endorsed by the Commission on Higher Education-Region VI as well as the Department of Education-Region VI and will feature plenary talks, parallel sessions and presentations of papers of educators who have been doing research in mathematics teaching and learning. The sessions are designed to: 1. update mathematics educators on innovations and trends in teaching mathematics; and 2. create a venue for sharing effective mathematics teaching practices, materials, and methods. We are now accepting paper presentation proposals in the form of abstracts for the conference. Abstracts should have at most 300 words and must clearly state the problem being addressed, methodology, results, and implications. The heading should include the title of the paper, name of researcher(s), institution, postal address, email address, and contact number(s) of the author. Papers on teaching innovations, transformative teaching, instructional technology, and novel teaching strategies in mathematics are highly encouraged. Mathematics investigations are also accepted. The deadline for the submission of abstracts is on September 30, 2011. Proponents of accepted papers shall be notified on or before October 14, 2011. Soft copies of the extended abstract must be received no later than October 28, 2011. The extended abstract must be single-spaced, typed in 12-pt Times New Roman font, must not exceed 8 pages, and is in accordance with the American Psychological Association (APA) style of writing manuscripts. It must contain the rationale, statement of the problem, methodology, results and conclusions, and references. Deadlines will be strictly followed. Please send your abstract to: Dr. Alona M. Belarga Mathematics Division West Visayas State University La Paz, Iloilo City You may also email the abstract to mtapiloilo@yahoo.com. For further inquiries, please contact Engr. Roberto Neal Sobrejuanite (09172586114) or Dr. Alona M. Belarga (09194000247).

CONFERENCE FEES AND REGISTRATION ALL ACCEPTED PAPER PRESENTERS ARE REQUIRED TO REGISTER AND PAY THE CONVENTION FEE The convention fee of Php 2 600 will cover 4 snacks, 1 lunch, convention kit and materials, certificate, and plenary speakers fees. Those who pay on or before October 3, 2011 will avail of Php 200 discount. Another Php 200 discount will be availed of MTAP-IC members for calendar year 2011. Payment may be made through direct bank deposit or cash payment. Cash payment may be paid to: Mrs. Maria Aries Pastolero Iloilo National High School La Paz, Iloilo City For bank deposit, deposit to the account: Mathematics Teachers Association of the Philippines, Iloilo Chapter (MTAP-IC), Inc. Account No. 000780941942 Banco de Oro, SM City Iloilo Branch To ensure that the payment is credited to you, attach a copy of the deposit slip to the registration form. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MTAP-IC 3RD REGIONAL CONVENTION October 28-29, 2011 REGISTRATION FORM

Name: Affiliation/School: Mailing Address: Contact Number: E-mail address: Form of payment: (Please tick.) Bank Deposit Direct Payment

What level of education is your concern? (Please tick.) Elementary Secondary Undergraduate Graduate

Submit registration form to: Dr. Alona M. Belarga, Mathematics Division, West Visayas State University, La Paz, Iloilo City Fax to 033-3200879 or email to mtapiloilo@yahoo.com. The registration form may be photocopied if more copies are needed.