Math Challenge
What is the Math Challenge Program?
Math Challenge Program (MCP) is a free math enrichment program for elementary students consisting of a series of challenging and interesting math problems. It is an exciting and enriching mathematical journey designed to ignite the problem-solving skills of elementary students.
The program provides 15 sets of challenges throughout the school year; each set is published every other week starting in late September and ending in early May. These math challenges cover problem solving strategies such as draw a picture or model, make an organized list, look for a pattern, working backward, and guess and check. Each challenge presents 12 to 18 problems ordered by level of difficulties which enables students from various grades to participate. Problems are suitable for grade 1 through 6. Students in grade K are welcome to try.
What are the benefits of Math Challenge Program?
The purpose of this program is to entice, engage and challenge students to solve interesting math problems while strengthening their math fundamentals, critical thinking, problem solving skills and improve confidence in math. Students can also involve their families to help and engage in a fun discussion to solve math problems.
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