Math Team

Welcome to the Washburn Math Team page! We compete in the Minneapolis Division and Section 6AAA of the MN State HS Mathematics League. Since resurrecting a team at Washburn in 2012, we have had many successes, including two state tournament trips (2017 and 2024). We're looking forward to another great season!

2025-26 Practice Schedule

What Day: Mondays starting on September 29, 2025
What Time: 3:15-4:15
Where: Room 104

2025-26 Meet Schedule

Meet 1: Monday, November 3, 2025
Meet 2: Monday, November 24, 2025
Meet 3: Monday, December 15, 2025
Meet 4: Monday, January 26, 2026
Meet 5: Monday, February 9, 2026 at Washburn!
State Tournament: Monday, March 9, 2026

The Minnesota State High School Mathematics League exists to identify students who have unusual mathematical ability, to give them recognition and encouragement, to bring them together with similarly gifted students, and to prod them into the study of topics not commonly taught in the high school curriculum. Students in Math League attend five meets where they compete in three events, each based on a specific topic. Each team has 8 members who are on the scoring team, but those not on the scoring team can still participate toward individual scoring honors.

We encourage any student to give it a try as it is a valuable learning opportunity as well as a fun social activity. It is a great way to meet other students who enjoy math as well as a great way to work on math testing skills. Like all other activities and sports, it is useful to have students with a wide range of abilities including freshmen and sophomores who aren't already in higher level math classes. Practices run after school on Mondays after school. If you're involved in a sport/activity that requires you to be present on Mondays, please see me and your other coach/activity leader to try to work out a system that can work to keep you involved in both. If you would like to join the team, see Mr. Selvaag in room 104, ask your math teacher, or simply show up to a practice for more information.

Thanks for your interest in the Math Team!

Jay Selvaag