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NSF Math Bee is a nation-wide competition among the children of Indian American community. It is aimed at nurturing mathematical skills among children attending grades 1 thru 10 in a challenging environment. Math Bee started in 2004 as a pilot event and then expanded to all centers in 2005.

Proficiency in mathematics can be personally satisfying and empowering. The underpinnings of everyday life increasingly involve mathematics and technology. Mathematics is one of the greatest cultural and intellectual achievements of humankind and children should develop an appreciation and understanding of that achievement. India has produced several great mathematicians like Ramanujan, Aryabhatta, Bhaskara, and Brahmagupta. Just as the level of mathematics needed for enlightened citizenship has increased dramatically, so too has the level of mathematical thinking and problem solving needed in the workplace in almost all professional areas. Although all careers require a foundation of mathematical knowledge, some are more mathematics intensive. More students must pursue an educational path that will prepare them for lifelong work as mathematicians, statisticians, engineers, computer programmers and scientists. Further, Math Bee will better prepare children to take standardized tests like PLUS, PSAT, SAT and ACT.

There are several goals for conducting the Math Bee. To enumerate a few:

• To stimulate enthusiasm and a love for Mathematics
• To make Mathematics an easier subject to learn and excel from early on
• To better prepare for excelling in college entrance exams like the SAT/ACT
• To introduce important Mathematical concepts
• To teach major strategies for problem solving
• To develop Mathematical flexibility in solving problems
• To strengthen Mathematical intuition
• To foster Mathematical creativity and ingenuity
• To provide for the satisfaction, joy, and thrill of meeting challenges
• To meet other students of Indian origin and develop friendship

Math Bee is split into 4 levels based on grade. The grade eligibility is determined as of February 1. For more details, please see contest rules.