The mission of MATHCOUNTS is designed to increase enthusiasm for
and enhance achievement in middle school mathematics throughout the
United States. The program provides middle school students with the
foundation for success in science, technology, engineering and
mathematics careers. For more information about the nation-wide
program, click on www.mathcounts.org.

In Livermore, students are coached at their sites by scientists and
mathematician volunteers. Students at Mendenhall meet every
Monday at 7:30 a.m. and Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Students at
Christensen and East Avenue meet on Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m. and
Wednesdays at 1:25 p.m. respectively. Programs at Junction and
Joe Michell are being organized.

This year's middle school math tournament is scheduled for
Saturday, January 10, 2009 in the Granada High Student Union.
Students register at 8:30 a.m.. The competition begins at 9:15 and
is expected to end with an awards presentation about 1:30 p.m.

Students who qualify in the city tournament will go on to compete in
regional competitions in February and those who place at that level can
advance to the state competition.

Watch this page for tournament results and photographs.