MATHCOUNTS

What is MathCounts?

MathCounts is NSPE's national middle school coaching and competitive mathematics program that promotes mathematics achievement through a series of fun and engaging “bee” style contests. Vermont's MathCounts program is in its 29th year and focuses on middle school students in their formative years to encourage them to consider careers in math, science or engineering. Students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades are eligible to participate in MathCounts.

Who participates in MathCounts?

MathCounts exists in all 50 states and 6 U.S. territories, and approximately 50 Vermont middle schools have participated in recent years. Both teams of students and individual students can enter the competition.

Why should my school and I participate?

Best reason -- It's the most fun with math that 6 th, 7 th, and 8 th grade students can have! Additional benefits include students' greatly increased proficiency in math, increased interest in pursuing mathematical or technical careers, and increased SAT scores. Many schools have incorporated MathCounts materials into their math curricula.

Where can I get materials and more information to participate in MathCounts?

Registration materials are mailed to all Vermont middle schools in the fall. Additionally each year the MathCounts School Handbook, which is designed to prepare students for the excitement and challenge of the MathCounts competition, is distributed free to approximately 50,000 schools nationwide. A wealth of additional resources is available online for participating teachers, including free competition sets. For more detailed information, check out the MathCounts Foundation website at www.mathcounts.org .

When is the MathCounts competition held?

Four Vermont regional competitions are held in February, and the state competition is held in March. Winners of the state competition and the winning coach will be invited to attend for free the national competition in Washington, DC in May – such a deal, such a great opportunity for middle school students!

I'm definitely interested -- Whom should I contact?

For additional information, contact:

The Jean-Guy Béliveau, P.E. MATHCOUNTS Scholarship

The Jean-Guy Béliveau, P.E. MATHCOUNTS Scholarship is awarded annually to a high school senior who formerly participated as a competitor in the MATHCOUNTS program and who has been accepted into an ABET-accredited engineering program  at a four-year college or university.

The scholarship is awarded in one disbursement of $3,000.

1. Eligibility Requirements
   Applicant must be a graduating high school senior who:
   • participated as part of MATHCOUNTS in middle school,
   • has been accepted into an  ABET-accredited engineering program at a four-year college or university.
2. Evaluation Criteria
   Applications will be evaluated based on:
   • grade point average
   • internship/co-op experience and community involvement,
   • extra-curricular activities,
   • two recommendations,
   • honors/scholarships/awards, and
   • answers to the two questions on the application.
3. Required Application Materials
   Applications must include the following:
   • a completed application,
   • a complete transcript of the high school grades,
   • SAT and/or ACT scores,
   • a resume or summary of internship/co-op experience(s) and involvement in other activities, and
   • Recommendation letters from two faculty members who have taught the applicant. Letters of recommendation and copies of transcripts may be in separate envelopes but we highly recommend that they accompany the application.
4. Other
   • Applications must be received at NSPE by March
   • All applicants will be notified of the final selection by May 30.
   • The scholarship will be awarded in a single disbursement of $3,000.
   • Upon completion of the degree, the winner will be required to submit to the NSPE Educational Foundation Trustees a report on the value of the NSPE support and their objectives regarding professional development, ethical practice, and licensure.

Through the NSPE Educational Foundation, the family of Jean-Guy Béliveau with the assistance of: the National Society of Professional Engineers, MATHCOUNTS and the Vermont Society of Professional Engineers, established the Jean-Guy Béliveau MATHCOUNTS Scholarship Fund to attract and recruit highly qualified students who are committed to a career in engineering. The scholarship is awarded on an annual basis. 

Dr. Jean-Guy Béliveau was well known in the field of engineering for his commitment to the engineering profession and to the National Society of Professional Engineers.  This fund was established to ensure that Jean-Guy Béliveau's enthusiasm for educational excellence and professional development live on through recipients of this award. As a suitable tribute to Dr. Béliveau's commitment as the Vermont MATHCOUNTS coordinator for many years, the scholarship will be awarded to an aspiring engineering student who participated in the MATHCOUNTS program, which seeks to inspire excellence, confidence and curiosity in middle school students through fun and challenging math programs