November/December 2024

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Register your 4th, 5th and 6th graders now for 2025 Math Masters competitions! Math Masters challenges competitors to use critical thinking and problem-solving skills in mathematics. Students compete as individuals and on teams in 7-8 rounds of competition, with winners recognized with plaques, medallions and ribbons. All competitors receive a free t-shirt!

Registration Deadlines: March competitions: Jan. 6 - Early Bird | Jan. 22 - Final

April competitions: Feb. 21 - Early Bird | March 11 - Final

See all 2025 competition sites and dates.

Did you know Math Masters hosts 4th grade competitions? In 2024, nearly 1,200 4th graders participated in 14 competitions just for them!

Fourth grade competitions are age appropriate and identical to 5th and 6th grade competitions except 4th graders have only two Individual competition rounds, one less than 5th and 6th grade competitions, and rounds include fewer questions than those of their older peers.

Think about your 4th graders and sign up a 4th grade team (or two!) when registering your 5th and 6th graders!

Upcoming Opportunities for Schools, Teachers and Students

Share Reach for the Stars with Your Staff and Families

Looking for new ideas to ignite your students' passion for learning? Explore the 2024-2025 Reach for the Stars catalogue with more than 130 high-quality academic enrichment programs, competitions, event and activities for Minnesota K-12 students.

All listings meet criteria set by the MN Academic League Council. Each listing includes a brief description, appropriate grade or age, skill sets used, curricular area, fees and contact information.

Download a free PDF catalogue.

2024-2025 MDE Academic Standards and Assessment Math Calendar

The MDE academic standards and assessment team has released a one page calendar of multiple ways educators, leaders and sites can access support for the MN Standards, Assessment and Instruction in Mathematics.

The calendar includes mathematics holidays, dates of free webinars, open office hour dates and times, links and contact information, and more.

Download the 2024-2025 MN Math Calendar.