Math Challenge 2026-2027
Chairpersons: Amber Rosenquist at [email protected] and Nicole Silver at [email protected]
General Information
Math Challenge program is an optional math enrichment program for James Baldwin Elementary students consisting of a series of challenging and interesting math problems. These math challenges cover problem solving strategies such as drawing a picture or model, making an organized list, looking for a pattern, working backward, and guess and check. Each challenge presents 10 to 18 problems ordered by level of difficulty which enables students from various grades to participate. Each challenge will indicate the minimum suggested number of problems to solve for each grade level.
• This is a great opportunity for families to be involved and enjoy math through fun and engaging math problems!
• Math Challenge is free and no sign-up
• All students K to grade 5 are invited to participate.
• There will be 15 challenges during the 2025-2026 school year beginning on September 12, 2025.
• Students who submit 10 challenges or more will be recognized at the end of the school year.
• Refer to the Schedule Calendar for dates on when the challenges and their solutions will be available on this webpage.
• This is a great opportunity for families to be involved and enjoy math through fun and engaging math problems!
• Math Challenge is free and no sign-up
• All students K to grade 5 are invited to participate.
• There will be 15 challenges during the 2025-2026 school year beginning on September 12, 2025.
• Students who submit 10 challenges or more will be recognized at the end of the school year.
• Refer to the Schedule Calendar for dates on when the challenges and their solutions will be available on this webpage.
🧠 How to Participate
- Obtain the current challenge
Use the link above (CURRENT MATH CHALLENGE) to view the latest Math Challenge set. New challenges are released every two weeks as per schedule below. Print out the Math Challenge at home, staple the pages together and complete by the due date. Please ensure that you include students name and grade.
**Paper copies will be available in the main office or in Mrs. Amber's office** - Solve the problems
Work independently or with family—show your thinking clearly. Solve as many problems as you can (the challenge indicates the minimum number of problems to solve for your grade). We encourage you to discuss strategies and solutions with your parents and siblings and attempt as many questions as possible. - Submit your answers
Drop-off bin located in a bin in the main office or Mrs. Amber's office. Need a copy ask your teacher for a printed copy or see Mrs. Amber. - Check solutions
The solutions will be released along with the next challenge. Review your work, learn different strategies, reflect on your approach.
Please email [email protected], if you have any questions!
Students who complete math challenges will receive small prizes throughout the year.
All the best Eagles, let’s SOAR!!
Students who complete math challenges will receive small prizes throughout the year.
All the best Eagles, let’s SOAR!!
🏆 Recognition
Students who choose to participate no matter what level of math they enjoy at the moment will receive “eagle wings” for participating delivered to teachers weekly. We will recognize students who complete 10 or more of the math challenges at the end of the school year.
📅 MCP Schedule
