MATHCOUNTS is a national math enrichment, coaching & competition program that promotes middle school mathematics achievement in every U.S. state & territory. For more than 30 years MATHCOUNTS has been 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.
| Competition | Date | Location | Coordinator |
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| National | May 10–11 | Orlando, FL | MATHCOUNTS Foundation |
| State [results] |
Sat, Mar 28 | Colorado School of Mines Golden, CO |
(303) 250-3823 |
| Chapter | Counties | Date | Location | Coordinator |
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| Boulder [results] |
Boulder, Broomfield | Sat, Feb 28 | Peak to Peak Charter School 800 Merlin Dr Lafayette, CO 80026 |
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| Jefferson [results] |
Clear Creek, Gilpin, Grand, Jefferson, Park, Summit | Fri, Feb 6 | Front Range Community College 3645 West 112th Ave Westminster |
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| Metro [results] |
Arapahoe, Denver, Douglas | Sat, Feb 7 | University of Denver Sturm Hall E. Asbury Ave and S. Race St Denver |
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| North Metro Districts [results] |
Adams | Sat, Feb 28 | Rocky Top Middle School 14150 York St Thornton |
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| Northern [results] |
Jackson, Larimer, Logan, Morgan, Philips, Sedgwick, Washington, Weld, Yuma | Sat, Feb 21 | McKee Hall University of Northern Colorado 1200 21st St Greeley |
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| Pikes Peak | Cheyenne, Elbert, El Paso, Kit Carson, Lincoln, Teller | |||
| Southern [results] |
Alamosa, Baca, Bent, Chafee, Conejos, Costilla, Crowley, Custer, Fremont, Huerfano, Kiowa, Las Animas, Otero, Prowers, Pueblo, Saguache | Sat, Feb 21 | Colorado State University 2200 Bonforte Blvd Pueblo |
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| 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 7 | Juniper Ridge Community School 615 Community Lane Grand Junction |