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'''MathCounts''' is a large national [[mathematics competition]] and [[mathematics coaching]] program that has served millions of middle school students since 1984. Sponsored by the [[CNA Foundation]], [[National Society of Professional Engineers]], the [[National Council of Teachers of Mathematics]], and others, the focus of MathCounts is on [[mathematical problem solving]]. Students are eligible for up to three years, but cannot compete beyond their eighth grade year. | '''MathCounts''' is a large national [[mathematics competition]] and [[mathematics coaching]] program that has served millions of middle school students since 1984. Sponsored by the [[CNA Foundation]], [[National Society of Professional Engineers]], the [[National Council of Teachers of Mathematics]], and others, the focus of MathCounts is on [[mathematical problem solving]]. Students are eligible for up to three years, but cannot compete beyond their eighth grade year. | ||
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== MathCounts Curriculum == | == MathCounts Curriculum == | ||
MathCounts curriculum includes [[arithmetic]], [[algebra]], [[counting]], [[geometry]], [[number theory]], [[probability]], and [[statistics]]. The focus of MathCounts curriculum is in developing [[mathematical problem solving]] skills. | MathCounts curriculum includes [[arithmetic]], [[algebra]], [[counting]], [[geometry]], [[number theory]], [[probability]], and [[statistics]]. The focus of MathCounts curriculum is in developing [[mathematical problem solving]] skills. | ||
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| + | == MathCounts Competition Levels == | ||
| + | === School Competition === | ||
| + | Students vie for the chance to make their school teams. Problems at this level require the least depth of curriculum. | ||
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| + | === Chapter Competition === | ||
| + | Chapter competitions serve as a selection filter for state competitions. A few states don't need to host chapter competitions due to population size. | ||
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| + | === State Competition === | ||
| + | The top 4 students in each state form the state team for the national competition. The coach of the top school team at the state level is invited to coach the state team at the national competition. | ||
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| + | === National Competition === | ||
| + | ==== Nation Competition Sites ==== | ||
| + | For many years, the National MathCounts competition was held in Washington, D.C. More recently, the competition has changed venues. | ||
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| + | * The 2007 competition will be held in Fort Worth, Texas. | ||
| + | * The 2006 competition was held in Arlington, Virginia. | ||
| + | * The 2005 competition was held in Detroit, Michigan. | ||
| + | * The 2004 competition was held in Washington, D.C. | ||
| + | * The 2002 and 2003 competitions were held in Chicago, Illinois. | ||
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== MathCounts Resources == | == MathCounts Resources == | ||
Revision as of 02:29, 6 June 2006
MathCounts is a large national mathematics competition and mathematics coaching program that has served millions of middle school students since 1984. Sponsored by the CNA Foundation, National Society of Professional Engineers, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, and others, the focus of MathCounts is on mathematical problem solving. Students are eligible for up to three years, but cannot compete beyond their eighth grade year.
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MathCounts Curriculum
MathCounts curriculum includes arithmetic, algebra, counting, geometry, number theory, probability, and statistics. The focus of MathCounts curriculum is in developing mathematical problem solving skills.
MathCounts Competition Levels
School Competition
Students vie for the chance to make their school teams. Problems at this level require the least depth of curriculum.
Chapter Competition
Chapter competitions serve as a selection filter for state competitions. A few states don't need to host chapter competitions due to population size.
State Competition
The top 4 students in each state form the state team for the national competition. The coach of the top school team at the state level is invited to coach the state team at the national competition.
National Competition
Nation Competition Sites
For many years, the National MathCounts competition was held in Washington, D.C. More recently, the competition has changed venues.
- The 2007 competition will be held in Fort Worth, Texas.
- The 2006 competition was held in Arlington, Virginia.
- The 2005 competition was held in Detroit, Michigan.
- The 2004 competition was held in Washington, D.C.
- The 2002 and 2003 competitions were held in Chicago, Illinois.
MathCounts Resources
MathCounts Books
- MathCounts books at the AoPS Bookstore
- Art of Problem Solving's Introductory subject textbooks are ideal for students preparing for MathCounts.
MathCounts Classes
- Art of Problem Solving hosts MathCounts preparation classes.
- Art of Problem Solving hosts many free MathCounts Math Jams. Math Jam Schedule. Math Jam Transcript Archive.
MathCounts Online
- MathCounts Homepage
- Elias Saab's MathCounts Preparation Homepage
- The MathCounts Bible According to Mr. Diaz
- Building a Successful MathCounts Program by Jeff Boyd, who coached the 2005 National Champion Texas MathCounts team.
States, territories, and other teams for National MathCounts
