MATHCOUNTS

MATHCOUNTS is the nation’s premier Math Enrichment Program & Competition Series that promotes math enrichment for middle school students (grades 6-8). Across the nation, the program is a grass-roots effort with the goal of encouraging young students to pursue careers in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields.The MATHCOUNTS season runs from Aug-June each year, with schools ramping up from Aug-Oct. Chapter Competitions are held in February, the State Competition in March, and the National Competition in May.

There are three key MATHCOUNTS programs: The National Math Club, Math Video Challenge, and Competition Series – each designed to engage middle school students with opportunities to use math, build confidence and enhance their appreciation for math.

Click here to view the MATHCOUNTS brochure.
Click here to view the MATHCOUNTS Timeline through the School Year

The MATHCOUNTS Story: She Loves it, He Fears it; A Story of Two Math Students
This brief but powerful story will change the way you think about math. Math students fall into two categories: Those who love it and those who fear it. This story of two students’ journeys reveals how MATHCOUNTS fills a critical void – for our students, and our society. Click here to read this powerful and moving story.

SPONSORS ARE URGENTLY NEEDED:
For Team Massachusetts, only about 1/3 of the funding needed to run the program is provided by the National MATHCOUNTS Foundation. The remaining 2/3 of the funding must come from local organizations such as MSPE, other firms and individuals.
Corporate and individual sponsors are urged 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. Tax-deductible donations of any size are appreciated. (Scroll down to view “How Program Donations are Used” and links to Volunteer and Donor forms.)

WHY SPONSOR MATHCOUNTS? 
In Massachusetts, the program has a proud history. Team Massachusetts placed 3rd in the Nation in 2015; we won the National Competition in 2013, 2012, 1997, and 1999, and MA individuals won titles in 2013, 1998, and 1991. To continue this vital program, we ask for your support. This year, over 900 students representing 121 schools across Massachusetts participated in this vital program.

Students compete in chapter competitions in January and February, leading to the State Competition in March, which determines the teams and individuals that will represent our state at the 2015 National Competition in May.

WHY DOES MATHCOUNTS MATTER?  Because…
… It impacts students and communities at the national level AND at the local level
… It builds the critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary for success
… It helps kids who love math AND kids who fear math
… It can transform a student’s experience not only in math, but in all other areas of study
And it MATTERS because Massachusetts Students and Schools:
… Cannot continue to participate in MATHCOUNTS without local support and donations
… Deserve support if we expect them to be our state’s next generation of problem-solvers
… More reasons here

Learn about VOLUNTEER or DONOR Opportunities here:
“Why & How to Sponsor Team Massachusetts MATHCOUNTS”

Access the MATHCOUNTS SPONSOR / DONOR Registration Form

NEWS RELEASE ARCHIVE:  (Click titles below for links to the full releases)
2014-2015 School Year, and 2015 National Competition:
MAY 2015:
Massachusetts Team Ranks 3rd at 2015 National MATHCOUNTS Competition
APR 2015:
Local Math Students to Compete in 2015 National Championship on May 8 in Boston
FEB 2015:
Students Advance to State Competition on March 7-Volunteers Needed
Ruth & Larry Decker Reflect on 23 Years as MATHCOUNTS Chapter Coordinators
JAN 2015:
Volunteers Wanted for Competitions in Late Jan / Early Feb
Statewide Middle School Math Program Has Double-Digit Growth
NOV 2014:  MA to Host 2015 National MATHCOUNTS Competition; Firms, Organizations and Individuals Urged to Sponsor or Volunteer Their Support
AUG. 2014: MA Kicks Off Math Enrichment Program for Middle School Students

2013-2014 School Year, and 2014 National Competition:
MAY 2014: Massachusetts Team places in Top 10 at National Competition
MAY 2014: ABC News profiles MATHCOUNTS (Click to watch video)
APRIL 2014: MA Secretary of Education Congratulates MA Student MATHLETES
MARCH 2014: Massachusetts 2014 State Competition Winners Announced
MARCH 2014: MSPE Recognizes MATHCOUNTS Contributors
JANUARY 2014: MSPE Seeks Volunteers to Help at MATHCOUNTS Competitions
NOV. 2014: Massachusetts Kicks off Middle School Math Enrichment Program

MA Students at 2014 National MATHCOUNTS Competition

MAY 2014 – The Massachusetts Team was ranked in the Top 10 teams in the nation at the 2014 National MATHCOUNTS Competition, 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 students in the nation.

HOW DONATIONS ARE USED TO SUPPORT TEAM MASSACHUSETTS:
Your donation to the Massachusetts MATHCOUNTS program 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, donations of $100 or more will be promoted in media updates throughout the year, at competitions, and on the MSPE website. Donations of $1,000 or more will additionally be recognized by the National MATHCOUNTS Foundation.

Please write your check to “The MATHCOUNTS Foundation” and mail it to John Hayden, P.E., MA State Coordinator, who will ensure that the Foundation credits the funds to Team Massachusetts.  Also submit your Sponsor Registration Form with your check (the mailing address is on the form.)

MATHCOUNTS Offers Several Types of Programs:

The National Math Club, a component of the overall program, is free to any school or youth group who wishes to participate.

The Math Video Challenge is a way for students to show off their talents in not only Math, but in creating a story and presenting that story as a video.

The Competition Series is the centerpiece of the program. At the School, Chapter, State and National levels, students compete as individuals and as part of 4-student teams. The progressively-challenging competitions culminate at the National Competition, where a single State Team and a single individual are crowned National Champions.