MU ALPHA THETA NATL HIGH SCHOOL &

Mu alpha theta, the national high school and two-year college mathematics honor society, continued to support several mathematics competitions. Students who compete in mathematics competitions often enjoy mathematics and pursue the topic at higher levels, which may include pursuing a mathematics, science, or mathematics education career. The log1 contest, rocket city math league competition, and mathematical minutes video contest served more than 4,000 participants in the u.s. And in foreign countries. These competitions were offered free of charge. The rocket city math league was open to all middle-school through two-year college students. Prizes included certificates, trophies, plaques, mathematical games, and puzzles. In mu alpha theta's free math minutes video contest, students made fun, educational, short videos to teach math lessons to other students. Videos were scored on their originality, accuracy, and "wow" factor. Winners' videos were posted online and their chapters were given cash awards. Mu alpha theta supported the american mathematics competition and the u.s. Mathematics olympiad team by providing financial support and prizes to finalists. The organization also provided prizes and financial support to 11 additional organizations' math competitions. Mu alpha theta also provided other prizes to chapters running math competitions for middle school and high school students.