Inspiring Young Minds Through Problem Solving
School Registration for 2026-2027 is Open!​

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🧠 Welcome to the Math Challenge Program!

The Math Challenge Program (MCP) is a free, school-wide math enrichment initiative designed for elementary students.  Over the course of the academic year, students engage with 15 bi-weekly sets of thoughtfully crafted math problems, each escalating in complexity to cater to diverse learning levels.  MCP is used by 250+ schools. Students participate through their school (not individual registration).

If your school isn’t enrolled yet for 2026-2027 school year, you can help bring the program to your school​.

🎯 Program Highlights

No Cost: Completely free for schools, students, and families.
Structured Challenges: 15 sets released every other week from Fall to Spring with minimal coordination.
Skill Development: Emphasis on critical thinking and problem-solving strategies such as: 

• Drawing models 
• Making organized lists 
• Identifying patterns 
• Working backward 
• Guess and check

​Family Engagement: Encourages collaborative problem-solving among students, parents, and siblings.
Recognition: Opportunities for acknowledgment and rewards based on participation and performance.

​👨‍👩‍👧 ​For Parents:

• Help bring Math Challenge to your school.
• Start with a simple email. Use this email template to reach out to your school's teachers, principal, or PTA/PTSA leaders.

​🏫 ​For Schools and PTA/PTSAs:

• Bring meaningful math enrichment to your students.
• Adopt the Math Challenge program for your school. School registration for 2026-2027 is open! Learn more HERE.      

School Registration information

🏫 How It Works

📝 Your School Ready to Join?

• Register Your School: School Registration Information 
• Explore Sample Challenges: Examples of Math Challenge Sets
• ​Learn Problem-Solving Strategies: Visit Resource Page
• Check out participating schools:​ Participating Schools

Why Students love it

• They get to solve fun and unusual problems that feel like puzzles
• There is often more than one way to think about a solution, so students can explore different strategies
• Problems are challenging but approachable, so students feel proud when they figure them out
• They experience the satisfaction of being “stuck” and then finally getting it right
• Many problems feel like logic games or brain teasers, not traditional math homework
• Students can work at their own pace
• It builds a real sense of accomplishment when they complete a set consistently
• Many students enjoy doing them with friends or family, turning it into a shared activity

📣 Testimonials

"For the first time, my child felt challenged, and loves it. He looks forward to working on each Math Challenge. The tournament became the highlight of his math learning experience this year."
- MS, Parent Participant
"The Math Challenge Program has significantly boosted our students' enthusiasm for math. The problems are engaging and promote deep thinking."
— HH, Elementary School Teacher, LWSD
"As a parent, I appreciate the opportunity to work on these challenges with my child. It's a fun and educational experience for the whole family."
— MB, Parent Participant, Rockwell Elementary (WA)
​See more Testimonials

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