Community
The Acre Group is proud to announce its participation in the 2011-2012 Trig-Star program. We are currently interviewing and it is our goal to sponsor two area high schools for this year’s competition. Please read below for an introduction to the program.
NSPS Sponsored
High School Math Skill Award
The Trig-Star Program Contest is an annual high school mathematics competition sponsored by the National Society of Professional Surveyors based on the practical application of Trigonometry. The program recognizes the best students from high schools throughout the nation.
The purpose of the Trig-Star Program:
- To promote the study of trigonometry in high school and to promote excellence in the mastery of trigonometry by honoring the individual student who has demonstrated superior skill among classmates at the High School level.
- To acquaint the high school trigonometry students with the use and practical application of trigonometry in the surveying profession.
- To build an awareness of surveying as a profession among the mathematically-skilled high school students, career guidance counselors and high school math teachers.
National Awards:
National awards provided by the National Society of Professional Surveyors.
- First place winner - $2,000.00 award
- Second place winner - $1,000.00 award
- Third place winner - $500.00 award