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MAKE THE CASE FOR MATHCOUNTS
Every school would benefit from a MATHCOUNTS program,
but many just haven't heard about us.
Alumni, volunteers and advocates—please help us spread the word!
Competition Series
Key Talking Points
Who is this program for?
- Students who are passionate about math and seek out intellectual challenges
- Students who enjoy engaging with and learning from academic peers
Why is this program great?
- For as low as $30 per student, this is one of the most affordable STEM competition programs in the country.
- We provide fully developed practice plans for coaches to host team meetings or for students to self-guide their learning.
- Our participants are Mathletes and our math competition is as exciting and nail-biting as a sports game.
Key Information
- Schools that register by November 1 get a discount, but the final deadline is December 15.
- Registered schools receive a kit of preparation materials and online resources for team meetings throughout the fall and winter.
- Schools compete at their Chapter Competition in February with opportunity to advance to the in-person State and National level.
- Some of the top Mathletes are eligible for college scholarships.
Promotional Resources
National Math Club
Key Talking Points
Who is this program for?
- Students who want to build confidence in their math abilities
- Students who think math is boring, confusing or not social enough
Why is this program great?
- It's completely free.
- Our club leader calendar makes it easy for teachers to plan a full year of club meetings.
- Our club activities work for both in-person and virtual club meetings.
- It allows students to explore math in a low-stress environment.
Key Information
- Schools and other groups register any time throughout the year to receive online access to fun games, explorations and problem sets to use at club meetings plus a mailed kit of hands-on materials.
- Active clubs that meet often and/or complete a collaborative project are eligible for awards and prizes to recognize their commitment.
Math Video Challenge
Key Talking Points
Who is this program for?
- Students who enjoy math and want to apply math in new ways
- Students who want to build confidence in math and respond well to project-based learning
- Students who think math is boring or not applicable in the real world
Why is this program great?
- It's completely free.
- The teacher/team advisor serves as a facilitator and encourages students to take full responsibility of their learning.
- Animated video projects require zero in-person contact between students
- It tests students math skills while also boosting their technology, writing and acting skills.
Key Information
- Schools and other groups register in the fall and winter and receive a Producers Kit with program information and resources.
- Students work in teams of 4 to create a video solving a math problem in a real-world setting by March 1.
- Videos are evaluated by a panel of expert judges.
- Each member of the winning team receives a $1000 scholarship.
