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!

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How to Participate

  • There will be 15 challenges throughout the school year. Refer to the math challenge calendar (also listed below) 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

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How to Submit Answers (2 options)

All submissions this year must be made electronically to ensure accurate tracking.
Please submit your students' Math Challenge packets (by the due date) using one of the following two methods:

  1. Emailing scanned responses to mathchallenge@carsonptsa.org
  2. Parent can help submit their student answers online via Math Challenge Google Form, which will be posted here once the current week's packet is available.
 
Please email us if you have any questions: mathchallenge@carsonptsa.org 
 
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Where to Locate the Math Challenge Packets

The 2025-2026 Math Challenge begins on September 12, 2025!

1. Visit Carson's Math Challenge page (on or after September 12)

2. Click the blue "Current Math Challenge" button to be directed to the printable PDF packet.

3. Scroll down to the Math Challenge Packet buttons and click the current packet to print. This is also where the answers will be located.

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Carson Math Challenge Calendar
2025 - 2026