MA Team Places in Top 10 at National MATHCOUNTS Competition
MA Students at 2014 National MATHCOUNTS Competition
At the 2014 National MATHCOUNTS Competition on May 9-10 in Orlando Florida, Massachusetts placed in the Top 10 teams in the nation, earning 8th place out of 56 teams. Additionally, each of our state’s individual ‘Mathletes’ placed in the Top 50 out of 224 of the brightest ‘Mathletes’ in the nation.
MATHCOUNTS is the premier math enrichment, coaching and competition program in the country for middle school students in grades 6 through 8. In Massachusetts, the program is made possible through the support and leadership of the Massachusetts Society of Professional Engineers (mspe.com). Learn more and view news releases here.
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT: Become a Sponsor Today!
In 2015, the National MATHCOUNTS Competition will be held in Boston, MA. Corporate and individual sponsors are encouraged to support our state’s 2014-2015 program. Since MATHCOUNTS is funded at the state level solely by local contributions, this vital program continues to rely on tax-deductible donations (checks, supplies, gift cards, etc.) Tax-deductible donations of any size are appreciated. Checks may be written to the MATHCOUNTS Foundation, and sent to John Hayden, PE, who will ensure that the Foundation credits the funds to our state’s program.
Your donation will help to defray the costs of: Food for 800+ students at the six (6) state-wide chapter (region) competitions; Transportation of students to chapter meetings and competitions; Trophies for the chapter and state winners; Supplies, Postage costs, MA Team T-shirts, and more. In recognition of your support, your firm will be promoted in media updates throughout the year, at competitions, and on the MSPE website.
Volunteer Chapter Coordinators Needed for 2014-2015 School Year
For the 2014-2015 School Year, volunteer Chapter Coordinators are needed for the NE Chapter, currently based in Chelmsford, and for the SE Chapter, currently based in Plymouth. No experience is necessary, and coordinators follow an established protocol, with support from MA State Coordinator John Hayden. If you or anyone you know may be interested in serving as a coordinator, please contact John Hayden, PE to learn more.