Top Individual Winners from the
2008 Colorado State MATHCOUNTS Competition
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MATHCOUNTS is a national math enrichment, coaching & competition program that promotes middle school mathematics achievement in every U.S. state & territory. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, MATHCOUNTS is one of the most successful education partnerships involving volunteers, educators, industry sponsors & students.
The MATHCOUNTS mission: To increase interest and involvement in mathematics among all middle school students in order to assist in developing a technically literate population essential to U.S. global competitiveness and the quality of life.
How does the MATHCOUNTS program work? In Colorado, the program is made possible by the Professional Engineers of Colorado. Schools register with MATHCOUNTS and receive coaching and testing materials and begin in September preparing for regional competition that is held in February.
What are the topics covered and are they really appropriate for seventh and eight graders? Topics include algebra, probability, approximation, geometry, and statistics. Problems fit in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade curriculums across the country. Problems are designed to accelerate students’ interest and achievement in mathematics.
2008 State and National Competition Schedule
| Competition | Date | Location | Coordinator |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | Fri, May 9 | Marriott Denver Tech Center, Denver |
(719) 266-5212 |
| State [Results] [Photos] |
Sat, Mar 8 | Colorado School of Mines, Golden |
(303) 796-4611 |
2008 Chapter Competition Schedule
| Chapter | Counties | Date | Location | Coordinator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder [Results] |
Boulder, Broomfield | Sat, Feb 23 | University of Colorado, Boulder |
(970) 945-9686 |
| Jefferson [Results] |
Clear Creek, Gilpin, Grand, Jefferson, Park, Summit | Fri, Feb 1 | Colorado School of Mines, Golden |
(303) 425-6105 |
| Metro [Results] |
Arapahoe, Denver, Douglas | Sat, Feb 9 | University of Denver, Denver |
(303) 342-2646 |
| North Metro [Results] |
Adams | Sat, Feb 23 | Rocky Top MS, Thornton |
(303) 423-8513 |
| Northern [Results] |
Jackson, Larimer, Logan, Morgan, Philips, Sedgwick, Washington, Weld, Yuma | Sat, Feb 16 | University of Northern Colorado, Greeley |
(303) 452-6611 |
| Pikes Peak [Results] |
Cheyenne, Elbert, El Paso, Kit Carson, Lincoln, Teller | Sat, Feb 9 | Colorado College, Colorado Springs |
(719) 266-5212 |
| Southern [Results] |
Alamosa, Baca, Bent, Chafee, Conejos, Costilla, Crowley, Custer, Fremont, Huerfano, Kiowa, Las Animas, Otero, Prowers, Pueblo, Saguache | Sat, Feb 23 | Colorado State University, Pueblo |
(719) 543-7722 |
| Western Slope [Results] |
Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale, La Plata, Mineral, Montezuma, Rio Grande, San Juan, Delta, Eagle, Garfield, Gunnison, Lake, Mesa, Moffat, Montrose, Ouray, Pitkin, Rio Blanco, Routt, San Miguel | Sat, Feb 9 | Mesa State College, Grand Junction |
(970) 243-6761 |