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2011 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 National Society of Professional Engineers–Colorado (NSPE-CO). 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 eighth 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.
2012 State and National Competition Schedule
| Competition | Date | Location | Coordinator |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | Fri, May 11 | Orlando, FL | MATHCOUNTS Foundation |
| State | Sat, Mar 10 | Colorado School of Mines |
(303) 796-4611 |
2012 Chapter Competition Schedule
| Chapter | Counties | Date | Location | Coordinator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | Boulder, Broomfield | Sat, Feb 11 | Seagate Technology 389 Disc Drive Longmont |
(720) 771-8914 |
| Jefferson | Clear Creek, Gilpin, Grand, Jefferson, Park, Summit | Fri, Feb 3 | Green Center Colorado School of Mines |
(303) 425-6105 |
| Metro | Arapahoe, Denver, Douglas | Sat, Feb 11 | Sturm Hall University of Denver |
(303) 342-2646 |
| North Metro | Adams | Sat, Feb 25 | Rocky Top Middle School Thornton |
(303) 423-8513 |
| Northern | Jackson, Larimer, Logan, Morgan, Philips, Sedgwick, Washington, Weld, Yuma | Sat, Feb 18 | University of Northern Colorado Greeley |
(303) 452-6611 |
| Pikes Peak | Cheyenne, Elbert, El Paso, Kit Carson, Lincoln, Teller | Sat, Feb 4 | Colorado College Colorado Springs |
(719) 266-5212 |
| Southern | Alamosa, Baca, Bent, Chafee, Conejos, Costilla, Crowley, Custer, Fremont, Huerfano, Kiowa, Las Animas, Otero, Prowers, Pueblo, Saguache | Sat, Feb 25 | Colo. State Univ.–Pueblo Pueblo |
(719) 584-0551 |
| Western Slope | 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 25 | Holy Family Catholic School Grand Junction |
(970) 243-6761 |