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
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Coordinator's Contact Information
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Date of Competition
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State Coordinator
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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
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March 13, 2010
Tennessee Engineering Center
Jack Wood Hall
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Chattanooga Chapter Coordinator
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Jeffrey H. Parris, PE
725 Mississippi
Chattanooga, TN 37405
423-503-8766
jeffreyhparris@yahoo.com
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February 13, 2010
University of TN-Chattanooga
Engineering & Science Building
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Knoxville Chapter Coordinator
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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
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January 30, 2010
University of TN-Knoxville
University Center,
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Lakeway Chapter Coordinator
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Greg Eidam, PE
McGill Associates
248 Bruce Street
Sevierville,
TN 37862
865-693-2668
greg.eidam@mcgillengineers.com
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Memphis Chapter Coordinator
[Website]
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Laura Pearson
2032 Harbert Ave.
Memphis, TN 38104
901-276-3714
901-652-2569 (Cell)
lfpearson@bellsouth.net
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February 6, 2010
Christian Brothers University
Room TBA
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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
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February 6,
2010
TN Engineering Center
Jack Wood Hall
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Tullahoma Chapter Coordinator
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Richard E. Dix, PE
215 Dogwood Dr.
Manchester, TN 37355
931-868-0052
931-728-0509
redix@bellsouth.net
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February 13, 2010
University of TN Science
Institute
Woods Reservoir
Room TBA
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Upper East Chapter Coordinator
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Brandon
Stevens
P. O. Box 511
Kingsport, TN 37662
423-229-3891
bstevens@eastman.com
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February 6, 2010
Northeast State Technical
Community College (Blountville)
Auditorium
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Northwest Tennessee Coordinator
[Website]
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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
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February 6, 2010
University of TN-Martin
Room TBA
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State Assistant
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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
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
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MATHCOUNTS motivates and rewards students by fostering teamwork and a
competitive spirit.
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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.
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MATHCOUNTS builds math skills, promotes logical thinking and sharpens
students' analytical abilities.
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MATHCOUNTS provides America's middle school teachers with creative,
state-of-the-art curriculum materials, free of charge.
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MATHCOUNTS introduces students to math-related careers through contacts
with engineers and other professionals who serve as volunteers.
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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:
