How to Get Started

The best way to get familiar with the MATHCOUNTS program is through the MATHCOUNTS School Handbook. The handbook has information on building a program in your school, whether you are a teacher or a volunteer coach. It also has information on registration deadlines, details on competition levels, and 100 creative math problems that meet NCTM standards for grades 6-8.

You can download a PDF of the Handbook by clicking on the link at right. You can also find helpful information on the Coaches Handbook and Coaching Kit, which are also PDF documents.

The National MATHCOUNTS Web site also has additional information and resources.

How to determine what chapter your school is in

There are 12 chapters throughout Minnesota, each with a chapter coordinator who coordinates the Chapter Competition in that area. You can view a map that shows what counties are in what chapters by clicking on Find Your Chapter. Contact information for your Chapter Coordinator can also be found in that section.