Students

The MathCounts Competition at ACS Athens

The MathCounts is a US national program that provides students in grades 6-8 the opportunity to compete in live contests against and alongside their peers.

The Competition Series has 4 levels:

  • Level 1: School
  • Level 2: Chapter
  • Level 3: State
  • Level 4: National 

Each level of competition is comprised of 4 rounds:

  • Sprint Round: focuses on speed and accuracy. Students have 40 minutes to complete 30 math problems without a calculator.
  • Target Round: Focuses on problem-solving and mathematical reasoning. Students receive 4 pairs of problems and have 6 minutes to complete each pair using a calculator.
  • Team Round: Focuses on problem-solving and collaboration. Students have 20 minutes to complete 10 math problems, assuming the use of a calculator (4 students only).
  • Countdown Round: Focuses on speed and accuracy. Students have a maximum of 45 seconds per problem without a calculator. This round is optional at the school, Chapter and State level. 

For more information about the Competition and for sample questions please visit the official MathCounts website.

Students

MathCounts Competition Timeline

For the ACS Athens Middle School students who are interested in competing with the ACS Athens MATHCOUNTS team, please mark your calendars.

Qualifying Round at the ACS Athens Conference Room (Admin. Building)

  • September 29, 2025 (3.50pm-5.20pm): There will be a qualifying tryout phase where you will complete a 90- minute MathCounts  competition round. Once you qualify, you will become part of the ACS Athens MathCounts training team, preparing for the school competition.

Team Training in Room 501 at the ACS Athens Annex Building

  • October 2025 - May 2026 (Thursdays: 4pm -5pm*): The ACS Athens MathCounts training team will meet every Thursday after school to prepare for the school competition. Participation in the training sessions is mandatory for qualifying students.

    *The meeting day is tentatively scheduled and will be confirmed in September 2025.

Competition Dates

  • December 2025 - Official School Competition
  • February 2026 - Official Chapter Competition

Please RSVP HERE to participate in the Qualifying Round by September 26th, 2025. Please note that the registration form will be available in September 2025.