If you're interested in a mathematically challenging after-school club that will make future math and science courses seem a bit less daunting, then you'll want to look into MathCounts. Students solve interesting and challenging problems with the use of logic being essential. There is no such thing as routine, as the problems encountered are randomly presented. This leads students to develop innovative and alternative methods to solve problems while working with others in a Socratic environment. Sharing their problem-solving skills, students unknowingly become teachers and wind up expanding their own knowledge base tremendously.
MathCounts has a capacity of 50 students. At the beginning of the year, students take part in an initial evaluation to determine the club members (the date for this is found on this year's schedule, provided in "meeting details"). The top 50 scores determine the club members. If there are fewer than 50 students signing up, then all students will be a part of the club.
Attend each weekly meeting (with little exception)
Complete all weekly assignments (with little exception)
Voluntary participation in the school competition in January (used to determine the 4-person team and the 4 individuals that will compete in the Chapter competition in February)
If you plan to try out for the team or as an individual please look at the MathCounts calendar in the months of February and March. One weekend at the end of February and another four (4) weeks later in March are the chapter and state competitions, respectively. You would need to be available on those weekends (the top 8 in our school competition held in January).
The 2025-26 MCMS Team, Independent, and Alternate Competitors