Math Challenge is a free math enrichment program for Rachel Carson Elementary students from Math In Action. There will be 15 Math Challenge packets published approximately every other week throughout the school year, and each set will present problems ordered by level of difficulty: easier to more difficult. Each challenge is designed to give students opportunities to sharpen their mathematical problem-solving skills.

 

The 2025-2026 Math Challenge begins on September 12, 2025! Visit Carson's Math Challenge page and click the blue "Current Math Challenge" button to be directed to the printable PDF.

 

How to Participate

  • There will be 15 challenges throughout the school year. Refer to the math challenge calendar for release dates, due dates, and challenge solutions. 
  • Solve as many problems as you can. In order to receive credit, students must solve the minimum number required for their grade K-5 (see minimum requirements outlined on the Math Challenge packet).
  • This is a great opportunity for families to be involved and enjoy math through fun and engaging math problems! We encourage parents and siblings to get involved in discussing and solving them.
  • Carson PTSA Math Challenge Achievement Awards 🎉
    • Students who complete study packets will be recognized for their hard work and dedication with the following rewards:
      • 10–12 Packets Completed: Certificate of Achievement and Special Gift
      • 13–14 Packets Completed: Certificate of Achievement and Premium Gift
      • All 15 Packets Completed: Certificate of Achievement and Grand Prize Gift

 

How to Submit Answers (2 options)

You can submit your students' math challenge packet (by the due date) either of these two electronic ways:

  1. Emailing scanned responses to mathchallenge@carsonptsa.org
  2. Parent can help submit answers online via Math Challenge Google Form 
 
Please email us if you have any questions: mathchallenge@carsonptsa.org