Math Matters Competition
For Middle School Students In CIJE Schools
Give your students an exciting opportunity to showcase their mathematical talents this spring. The CIJE Math Matters Competition offers a comprehensive experience to challenge and inspire middle school mathematicians.
Elevate your curriculum with a structured competition that integrates smoothly into the classroom. Register now to receive weekly practice materials and competition guidelines.
As a participating teacher, you can choose which students compete – whether it’s your entire class or select participants. This competition is open to all middle school grades (6-8) from CIJE member schools, making it an inclusive opportunity for mathematical growth and achievement.
Key Competition Dates
Practice Round
Registration Deadline: March 19, 2025
Practice Day: March 26, 2025
Submission Due: March 28, 2025
Main Competition
Registration Deadline: May 15, 2025
Competition Day: May 28, 2025
Submission Due: May 30, 2025
Competition Structure
Sprint Round
24-minute session with 18 progressive questions that challenge students’ mathematical agility and speed.
Challenge Round
18-minute intensive problem-solving session featuring 3-6 complex problems that develop analytical thinking.
Implementation Details
- Materials emailed directly to you
- In-class proctoring flexibility
- Simple digital submission process
- Clear scoring guidelines
- Complete teacher support package
Program Benefits
- Weekly practice materials to integrate into your lesson plans
- Flexible participation – select some or all of your students
- Professional scoring and evaluation
- School-wide recognition opportunities
- Simple implementation with clear teacher guidelines