Talent Development Opportunities

Greater Dane Anthology

Description: This year's theme is "Crossroads". Submissions are due by winter break to advance learning specialist. Entries can be in Spanish or English.  All content must match the contest theme. NO NAME should appear on the piece, idea must be original- no plagiarism/copying.

Grades: Grades 3-8

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Novel Writing Challenge

Description: Unleash your Imagination! Craft your own adventure! This challenge runs from October through March. Each novelist will receive a softcover book.

Grades: For writers in grades 3-8.

Talk to your Advanced Learning Specialist for more information!

Young Playwrights for Change

Description: Young Playwrights for Change is a national playwriting competition run by the American Alliance for Theatre and Education (AATE). Between September and December, middle school students participate in a day-long workshop to kick off the program with Children’s Theater of Madison (CTM), write a 10-minute play based on a theme, and receive professional feedback on their scripts. In addition to the script selected for the national competition, CTM will select one script per school group to be given a staged reading at the Young Playwrights Festival in late April/early May. 

Grade: Grades 6-8

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What is AMC 8?
The AMC 8 is a 25-question, 40-minute, multiple choice examination in middle school mathematics designed to promote the development of problem-solving skills. The AMC 8 provides an opportunity for students to develop positive attitudes towards analytical thinking and mathematics that can assist in future careers. Students apply classroom learned skills to unique problem-solving challenges in a low-stress and friendly environment.

What is covered on AMC 8?
The material included on the AMC 8 is aligned with middle school mathematics standards through 8th grade. None of the problems require the use of algebra or a calculator. Possible topics include but are not limited to: Probability, Estimation, Percents, Elementary geometry including the Pythagorean Theorem, Spatial Visualization, Everyday Applications, and Reading/Interpreting Graphs.

Students who enjoy the AMC 8 may want to continue with the AMC 10 and AMC 12 in later years. 

When is the AMC 8?

Annually in January. Students may only take the AMC 8 once each year.

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If interested, please see your Advanced Learning Specialist.