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Highlights from the 2009 MATHCOUNTS Competition


What is MATHCOUNTS?

MATHCOUNTS is the nationwide math coaching and competition program for 6th-8th grade students. It promotes student interest in math by making math achievement as challenging, exciting, and prestigious as a school sport.  Currently celebrating its 27th anniversary, MATHCOUNTS has helped more than 7 million students throughout the United States develop their mathematical abilities by tackling MATHCOUNTS problems.

MATHCOUNTS is one of the country's largest and most successful education partnerships involving volunteers, educators, industry sponsors and students. President Obama and former Presidents George W. Bush, Clinton, George H.W. Bush and Reagan have all recognized MATHCOUNTS in White House ceremonies.  The MATHCOUNTS program has also received two White House citations as an outstanding private sector initiative. Particularly exciting for our Mathletes® were the hour-long ESPN programs on each of the National Competitions from 2003-2005.

MATHCOUNTS offers two unique programs to middle school teachers and students:  The MATHCOUNTS Competition Program and the MATHCOUNTS Club Program.

How Do I Register?

Registration packets were mailed to every school in Tennessee from MATHCOUNTS National at the beginning of September. Details of registration may be found on the MATHCOUNTS National Registration page.  The official registration deadline is December 11, 2009. You may access this page by following this link.
 

What Is The Cost?

The school team registration fee is $90.  The individual registration fee is $25 per student.  Reduced fees of $40 per team and $10 per individual are available to Title I schools.  Registration fees are non-refundable.  The official registration deadline is December 11, 2009.  Registrations by FAX and mail will be accepted through the end of January with Chapter Coordinator approval only.  Please see the list of Chapter contacts below if you are in this situation.

The School Registration Kit is free and it includes the School Handbook and two posters.  The registration form is at:  MATHCOUNTS Foundation - Online Request/Registration Form   MATHCOUNTS novelty items and copies of exams from the past may be ordered from the MATHCOUNTS store Be sure to also sign up for the FREE MATHCOUNTS Club program so that you may receive your FREE Club in a Box kit and Vol II of the MATHCOUNTS School Handbook. 

Note:  For more details about the MATHCOUNT'S Competition and Club Programs or about how to become involved, please scroll down below the Coordinator and Competition dates information.

2009-2010 Tennessee State and Chapter MATHCOUNTS Coordinators


Coordinator


Coordinator's Contact Information


Date of Competition

State Coordinator

 


Harry E. Clark, PE
4115 East Roarks Cove
Decherd, TN  37324
931-454-5179 (W)
  931-247-4347
harry.clark@arnold.af.mil

fullcircle@cafes.net

March 13, 2010

 

Tennessee Engineering Center
Jack Wood Hall

 

 

Chattanooga Chapter Coordinator

 


Jeffrey H. Parris, PE
725 Mississippi

Chattanooga, TN 37405
423-503-8766
jeffreyhparris@yahoo.com


February 13,  2010

University of TN-Chattanooga
Engineering & Science Building
 

 

 

 

Knoxville Chapter Coordinator


Gregory D. Reed, PhD, PE, DEE
Associate Vice Chancellor for Research
University of Tennessee
1534 White Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37996
865-974-3466 (Fax: 865-9747400)
gdreed@utk.edu

January 30,  2010

University of TN-Knoxville
University Center,

 

 

 

 

Lakeway Chapter Coordinator

 


Greg Eidam, PE
McGill Associates
248 Bruce Street
Sevierville, TN  37862
865-693-2668
greg.eidam@mcgillengineers.com
 

 

 

Memphis Chapter Coordinator

 

[Website]


Laura Pearson

2032 Harbert Ave.

Memphis, TN  38104
901-276-3714

901-652-2569 (Cell)
lfpearson@bellsouth.net

February 6, 2010

Christian Brothers University
Room TBA

 

Nashville Chapter Coordinator


Jim Thweatt

Piedmont Natural Gas Co

665 Mainstream Drive

Nashville, TN  37228

615-734-1760 (fax: 615-734-1814)

jim.thweatt@piedmontng.com

 

February 6,  2010

TN Engineering Center
Jack Wood Hall

 

 

Tullahoma Chapter Coordinator


Richard E. Dix, PE
215 Dogwood Dr.
Manchester, TN 37355
931-868-0052
931-728-0509
redix@bellsouth.net

 

February 13,  2010 

University of TN Science Institute
Woods Reservoir
Room TBA

 

 

Upper East Chapter Coordinator

 


Brandon Stevens
P. O. Box 511
Kingsport, TN  37662
423-229-3891
bstevens@eastman.com

 

February 6,  2010

Northeast State Technical Community College (Blountville)
Auditorium
 

Northwest Tennessee Coordinator

[Website]


Dr. Desiree A. McCullough
Department of Math and Statistics
University of Tennessee-Martin
424G Andy Holt Humanities Building
Martin, TN 38238
731-881-7362
Dept Tel: 731-881-7360 (Fax: 731-881-1407)
desireem@utm.edu

February 6,  2010

University of TN-Martin
Room TBA

 

State Assistant


Judy Logue
TN Society of Professional Engineers
800 Fort Negley Boulevard
Nashville, TN  37203
615-242-2486

(Fax: 615-254-1923)
jlogue@tnec.org

 


 

The MATHCOUNTS Competition Program

The MATHCOUNTS Competition Program provides the extra incentive and the perfect atmosphere for students to push themselves to achieve more in mathematics.  Consisting of fun and creative problems, the MATHCOUNTS competitions have written and oral rounds, as well as individual and team components.  Though challenging and non-routine, the competition problems focus on the 6th through 8th grade standards of the National Council of Teachers in Mathematics.

MATHCOUNTS provided the materials for teachers and students to use as they prepare for the competition series.  Participants then advance through School, Chapter and State Competitions until the final 228 students are selected from fifty-seven states and territories to advance to the Raytheon MATHCOUNTS National Competition held each May.  The National Competition adds an additional individual component called the Master's Round.

For more information, visit our Competition Program section at www.mathcounts.org.
 

The MATHCOUNTS Club Program

Often referred to as the MCP, the MATHCOUNTS Club Program was introduced in 2007 for our 25th anniversary year.  The MCP is a fun, challenging and FREE program aimed at engaging a wide spectrum of students.  The MATHCOUNTS Club Program provides schools with the structure and activities to hold regular meetings of a math club. Depending on the level of student and teacher involvement, a school may receive a recognition plaque or banner and be entered into drawings for prizes.

For more information, visit our Club Program section of the web site. 

Here are some web sites that may assist in preparing for the MATHCOUNTS competition program:

1) http://mathcounts.saab.org

2) http://mathonline.missouri.edu

3) www.saab.org

The first site has more than 500 problems that can help the students prepare for the MATHCOUNTS competition.

The second site can be used by advanced students to see if they are ready to take Calculus or College Algebra. It also has many Trigonometry problems. This site is still growing and more problems will be added in the future.

The third site has links to to the first two sites and has many tests in mathematics and vocabulary. It has also many drills to prepare for the SAT (Math, English,Vocabulary).

In all the math tests, solutions are provided and the problems are given each time with may be different parameters.
 

How MATHCOUNTS Works

MATHCOUNTS heightens student interest in mathematics by making math achievement as challenging, exciting and prestigious as a school sport.  At the beginning of each school year, the MATHCOUNTS Foundation distributes, free of charge, its School Handbook and other materials to every middle school. Teachers and volunteers use these materials to coach student "mathletes," either as part of in-class instruction or as an extracurricular activity.

Business and industry partners provide schools with coaches for the Mathletes® and assist in coordinating competitions. They also host local MATHCOUNTS activities, such as workshops for teachers, minority outreach programs and public awareness events to encourage participation and promote the importance of mathematics. The MATHCOUNTS competitions are organized at four levels: school, chapter, state and national. Throughout the school year, coaches work with students on the School Handbook problems.

MATHCOUNTS is pleased to bring back the MATHCOUNTS Club Program for its second year.  This newer program may be used by schools as a stand-alone program or incorporated into the student preparation for the competition series.

The MATHCOUNTS Club Program provides schools with the structure and activities to hold regular meetings of a math club.  Depending on the level of student and teacher involvement, a school may receive a recognition plaque or banner and be entered into a drawing for prizes.  For further details on this exciting new program, see page 17 of the 2008-2009 MATHCOUNTS School Handbook, Volume I or visit the Club Section.

MATHCOUNTS also has an active alumni program encouraging past participants to continue their involvement in the program. Alumni return to the program to coach school teams, help review program materials, volunteer at competitions and serve as role models for current Mathletes®.

In December, coaches receive the school competition by mail, and it is administered by coaches in early January. The school competition can be used to assist a coach in determining which four students from the school will proceed to the chapter competition. The chapter competitions are held at sites across Tennessee in February. From the chapter competitions, the top teams and individuals (how many is decided by the state coordinator) progress to the state competition in Nashville in March. From the state competition, the four top-scoring individuals and the top team coach receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Arlington, VA, to represent Tennessee at the national finals in May.

At all levels of competition, mathletes build self-confidence and math skills, as well as win prizes.
 

How many students participate?

Nationally nearly 6,000 schools register to participate annually from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, U.S. territories and State Department and Dept. of Defense schools worldwide. On average, more than 350,000 students participate in MATHCOUNTS activities each year at the school level. Nearly 28,000 students from all 50 states, U.S. territories and the State and Defense Department school systems worldwide participate annually in local MATHCOUNTS competitions.
 

Why MATHCOUNTS® Works

  • MATHCOUNTS motivates and rewards students by fostering teamwork and a competitive spirit.
  • MATHCOUNTS is more than a competition. It involves students and teachers in year-long coaching sessions and helps students at all levels improve their problem-solving skills.
  • MATHCOUNTS builds math skills, promotes logical thinking and sharpens students' analytical abilities.
  • MATHCOUNTS provides America's middle school teachers with creative, state-of-the-art curriculum materials, free of charge.
  • MATHCOUNTS introduces students to math-related careers through contacts with engineers and other professionals who serve as volunteers.
  • MATHCOUNTS is educator-driven. Materials and activities are structured to meet student needs, as identified by educators. Members of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) develop these materials in accordance with NCTM curriculum standards.
     

How Do I Get Involved?

It's a snap to get involved in MATHCOUNTS®. Whether you'd like to start a school coaching program, register for the competition, or volunteer to help conduct a local program, MATHCOUNTS welcomes your involvement. Visit one of the following areas for more information on your particular interest:

Coach a MATHCOUNTS Team
Coaching a MATHCOUNTS team not only helps students by stimulating their interest in mathematics, it also provides some tangible benefits for a coach.

Volunteer with MATHCOUNTS
MATHCOUNTS provides a unique opportunity for you to play an integral role in preparing students to enter the workforce equipped with enhanced mathematical skills. Individuals learn that mathematics can be a challenging, fun and rewarding activity.

Sponsor MATHCOUNTS
Help MATHCOUNTS make this worthwhile program available to all middle school students across the United States. MATHCOUNTS will turn your time and your dollars into program-wide support, giving over 500,000 students the opportunity to excel in mathematics.

To help conduct a local program, which may include visiting your neighborhood school to encourage participation, coaching a school team, serving as a proctor or scorer, or serving on a committee to organize a MATHCOUNTS program, please contact the Tennessee State Coordinator, Harry Clark, at 931-454-5179 or  Judy Logue at 615-242-2486 or one of the following local Chapter Coordinators:

 

 

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