Cougar Ridge Elementary PTSA

Math Challenge 2026-2027

About Math Challenge

• • Math Challenge (Math in Action) is a free Math Enrichment program offered to all Cougar Ridge Elementary students by the Ellipsis Academy throughout the year.
  • All students K to Grade 5 are invited to participate.  It is free and no registration is needed.
  • Students can start anytime after the challenge starts.
  • There will be 15 challenges throughout the school year.  New challenges are released every 2 weeks (except in December) starting October 9, 2026 and ending May 14, 2027. 
  • Each challenge presents 10 to 18 problems ordered by level of difficulty.
  • Click here to access the Math Challenge.

Benefits of Math Challenge Program

• • The purpose of this program is to engage and challenge students to solve interesting math problems while along the way, strengthen their math fundamentals. 
  • Math Challenge Program improves the overall students' attitudes toward math. 
  • Students can also involve their families to help and engage in a fun discussion to solve math problems. 

How to Submit Your Answers

• • Each challenge will be released on a Friday. You will have about 2 weeks to complete a challenge. 
  • Submit your answers online by Thursday before the solution and next challenge is posted.  See calendar/schedule here.

Prizes

        Students who submit 12 challenges or more will be recognized at the end of the school year.

Have a Blast Bobcats!