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MATHCOUNTS® is a national enrichment, coaching and competition program

that promotes middle school mathematics achievement through grassroots

involvement in every U.S. state and territory.

With over 22 years of experience, MATHCOUNTS is one of the country's

largest and most successful education partnerships involving volunteers,

educators, industry sponsors and students. President George W. Bush and

former Presidents Clinton, 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 past three National Competitions.

Why Participate in MATHCOUNTS

Each year, more than 500,000 students participate in MATHCOUNTS at the

school level. They tell us that their experience as a Mathlete is often

one of the most memorable and fun experiences of their middle school

years. MATHCOUNTS provides students with the following benefits:

    * A challenging and fun activity that helps them in their math classes.

    * A chance to share common interests with new and often long-lasting

friends.

    * An opportunity to meet students from other schools.

    * The experience of developing teamwork skills.

    * A chance to vie for scholarships and prizes.

    * A sense of accomplishment that comes from setting and achieving goals.

    * An opportunity to explore mathematics and mathematics-related careers.

    * A chance to explore mathematics that isn't always taught in middle

school classrooms.

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.

MATHCOUNTSWebsite:  www.mathcounts.org.