What is Trig*Star?  It is a high school mathematics competition based on the practical applications of Trigonometry.  Students that participate not only earn awards, but come away with a better understanding of a technical profession such as Land Surveying and Mapping.  Professional Surveyors utilize the Trig*Star program to advance communication with the communities they serve.

The Trig*Star Program builds an awareness of Land Surveying as a profession among mathematically skilled high school students, career guidance counselors, and high school math teachers.  Civil Engineering and Land Surveying companies provide professionals who volunteer their time to explain how trigonometry is used to solve Land Surveying and Mapping problems.

A Trig*Star is a trigonometry student who has demonstrated in competition that he or she is the most superiorly skilled at each high school in the practical application of trigonometry.  The winner is the Trig*Star of their high school and depending on their score they may also be declared the State Trig*Star. Besides the state title, the State Trig*Star and their high school math teacher win cash prizes.  State Trig*Stars may also compete for the national title and win bigger prizes for both the student and the teacher.

Trig*Star is a national education and scholarship program supported by the Wisconsin Society of Land Surveyors and the National Society of Professional Surveyors.  Contact your local Trig*Star Program Sponsor for additional information. 

Example Trig*Star Problem