The Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School MATHCOUNTS Team will compete at the regional competition at the Roxbury Latin High School on Saturday, February 6, 2010.  "The mission of MATHCOUNTS is to increase enthusiasm for and enhance achievement in middle school mathematics throughout the United States. With the generous support of all MATHCOUNTS sponsors and volunteers, and leadership of the National Society of Professional Engineers at the local and state levels, MATHCOUNTS is providing today's students with the foundation for success in science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers.  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.  Currently in its 27th year, MATHCOUNTS is one of the country's largest and most successful education partnerships involving volunteers, educators, industry sponsors and students.

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."  For more information about MATHCOUNTS, contact the Mrs. Arnold, advisor, at warnold@melrose.mec.edu or Mrs. Fowler, advisor, at dfowler@melrose.mec.edu.

     Posted by Principal Brow - 02/05/10