Math Challenge Program

The Ella Baker PTSA is proud to offer TWO exciting math opportunities for students to sharpen their math problem-solving skills and gain confidence in tackling math challenges: 

1.        Free Online Math Challenges  

2.      Math Challenge Tournament (New Updates below! Register NOW!!)

FREE ONLINE MATH CHALLENGES (K-5)

15 sets of challenges are published every other week throughout the school year.  Each challenge consists of 12 to 18 stimulating and engaging math problems ordered by level of difficulties. Solve as many problems as you can!  Family members are encouraged to get involved.  

 HOW TO PARTICIPATE? 

  1. Download your Math Challenges - Start here!  

  2. Solve - Dive in and solve as many problems as you can! Try your best to complete independently at least the minimum number of grade-level questions. 

  3. Stuck? - Discuss problem-solving strategies with your family or explore tips here. 

  4. Submit – Enter your answers using this online form. 

Check the Math Challenge Schedule for release dates, solutions, and deadlines. 

 🏅 RECOGNITION & AWARDS – NEW THIS YEAR!  🏅 

  • Medals:  Complete 10+ Math Challenges at your grade level to earn a shiny medal for your hard work and determination! 

Take on the challenge, and let’s make math exciting and rewarding! 

MATH CHALLENGE TOURNAMENT

Registration Now Open! Get ready to showcase your math skills and problem-solving abilities and compete in the national Math Challenge Tournament!  We are excited to announce that the Math Challenge Tournament will be returning to Ella Baker in 2025!   

Math Challenge Tournament® is a National Mathematics tournament open to Grade 2 – 5 students.  Students in Grade 1 can participate; however, they will be competing at a grade 2 level, division 2.  This tournament is open to students in all 50 states. 

Tournament Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Time: 5:30-7pm

Location: Ella Baker Elementary School

Tournament Fee: $25

Last Day to Register: Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Participating in this event is also a great way to support our students and school! Use the direct link below to register your student!

Registration Link

*Few important notes*:

1. Tournament Fee: $25 per student. The tournament fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

2. This tournament is in-person only and not available online.

3. If you need to request changes (i.e. division, name, etc.) after registration, you can submit a Change Request at: https://www.ellipsisacademy.com/mct-change-request.html.

4. Once you've registered, you will immediately receive an email confirmation containing additional information. If you don't see the confirmation email, please check your spam or junk folder.

5. Last day to register is March 4, 2025.

6. Last day to submit a change request is March 4, 2025.

For more information about the tournament (format, type of problems, awards, etc.), please visit https://www.ellipsisacademy.com/2025-math-challenge-tournament.html.

Note: We will be sending an email to registered students with detailed schedule (check-in time, what to expect, pick-up time, etc.) on this event (within 1 week of the event).

We strongly believe that exposing students to healthy competitions early encourages them to reach their full potential. We hope that your students will take advantage of this opportunity!