<span class="p-span"><span class="p-span"></span></span><h1 class=""><span class="p-span" style="text-align: center; ">STEM MathCounts Club</span></h1><span class="p-span"><h2 class=""><span class="p-span" style="text-align: center; ">Middle Student Registration 2023-24</span></h2></span><span class="p-span"><span class="p-span"><span class="p-span"><i><b>MATHCOUNTS</b> 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.</i></span><span class="p-span"><i><br></i></span><span class="p-span"><i><b>The MATHCOUNTS mission:</b> 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.</i></span><span class="p-span"><i><br></i></span><span class="p-span"><i><b>How does the MATHCOUNTS program work?</b> 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.</i></span><span class="p-span"><i><br></i></span><span class="p-span"><i><b>What are the topics covered and are they really appropriate for seventh and eighth graders?</b> 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. Source </i><span style="text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align);"><i>http://mathcounts.coloradomath.org/ </i></span></span></span></span><span class="p-span"></span><span class="p-span"><span class="p-span"><span class="p-span">Meets on Thursdays 3:00 - 4:00 PM in Ms. Li's room 110</span></span><span class="p-span"><span class="p-span">August 7, 2023 - May 9, 2024 </span></span><span class="p-span"><span class="p-span">Cost: $75/student</span></span><span class="p-span"><span class="p-span">Scholarships are available for families that need financial assistance. Contact ashley.westfall@stemk12.org for details. </span></span><span class="p-span"><span class="p-span">Contact holly.li@stemk12.org for questions about the middle school MathCounts Club.</span></span></span>
