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 28th 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 to be
determined. 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 to be determined. 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.
2010-2011 Tennessee State and Chapter
MATHCOUNTS Coordinators
Coordinator
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Coordinator's Contact
Information
|
Date of Competition
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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
|
Tennessee Engineering
Center
Jack Wood Hall
March 19, 2011
|
Chattanooga Chapter
Coordinator
|
Jeffrey H. Parris, PE
725
Mississippi
Chattanooga, TN
37405
423-503-8766
jeffreyhparris@yahoo.com |
TBA
|
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
|
TBA
|
Lakeway Chapter
Coordinator
|
Greg Eidam,
PE
McGill Associates
248 Bruce Street
Sevierville,
TN 37862
865-693-2668
greg.eidam@mcgillengineers.com
|
TBA |
Memphis Chapter
Coordinator
[Website] |
Laura Pearson
2032 Harbert
Ave.
Memphis, TN
38104
901-276-3714
901-652-2569 (Cell)
lfpearson@bellsouth.net
|
TBA
|
|
Nashville Chapter
Coordinator |
|
TN Engineering
Center
Jack Wood Hall
February 5,
2011
|
Tullahoma Chapter
Coordinator |
Richard E. Dix,
PE
215 Dogwood Dr.
Manchester, TN
37355
931-868-0052
931-728-0509
redix@bellsouth.net
|
TBA
|
Upper East Chapter
Coordinator
|
Brandon Stevens
P.
O. Box 511
Kingsport, TN 37662
423-229-3891
bstevens@eastman.com
|
TBA |
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
|
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
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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 http://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)
http://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:
