States+2012


 * Where will it take Place?**
 * Doubletree Hotel at the Entrance of Universal in Orlando**

**Is it an overnight?**
 * Yes.**

**When will it take place?**
 * The actual competition happens on Friday and Saturday April 20 & 21.**
 * We will leave school at 1:00pm on Thursday, April 19th and travel to Orlando.**
 * We will check into**


 * Doubletree Hotel**
 * 5780 Major Boulevard**
 * Orlando, Florida 32819**
 * 800-327-2110**


 * We will have dinner on Thursday night and brunch on Friday morning.**
 * The competition will begin on Friday at 1pm.**
 * You can check the competition schedule here.**
 * We will leave Orlando at 7am on Sunday morning and be at Ransom by noon on Sunday the 22nd.**
 * Note: Even though the competition does not start until Friday, the hotel REQUIRES a thursday night stay. That's why we must leave Thursday.**

**Will my child miss class?** Yes. We will miss 9th and 7th on Thursday and all day on Friday.

**What should my child bring to the competition?** **What is a FAMAT competition?**
 * 1) Their states tshirt (these will be distributed at coaching next week) and this year's tshirt.**
 * 2) Lots of pencils, paper, calculators, computer, and study materials.**
 * 3) A Formal outfit for the final awards on Saturday evening. Boys...slacks, dress shirt, tie & jacket optional (REMEMBER THE DRESS SOCKS). Girls...a nice dress or slacks and a blouse. There should be no spaghetti straps, cleavage, or overly short dresses.**
 * 4) Toiletries**
 * 5) Money for dinner on Thursday, and brunch Friday (all other meals provided)**


 * FAMAT (Florida Association of Mu Alpha Thetas) is a state organization that organizes several competitions for students in Florida schools. At each competition, each student takes a 30-question, 1 hour exam with a maximum score of 120 points. There is a penalty for guessing (minus 1 point for each incorrect answer). The top 4 students in each division participate in a team round where every question earns 4-16 points depending on the minute the question is answered in. A question answered in the first minute receives a score of 16 points, 2nd minutes 12 points, etc. The overall team score is the sum of the score on the team round plus each students' individual score. Trophies are awarded in each division to the top 15-20 students, depending on attendance and the top 3-5 teams. In addition, the top 5 schools overall are also awarded trophies. Last year, RE placed 5th at the Ferguson FAMAT competition out of over 40 schools!**

**Show up to am coaching routinely and work out old tests from the test bank below.**
 * How do I prepare? **

[|FAMAT Test Bank]