March is almost here, and that means March Mathness is tipping off! Across the country, ST Math classrooms are taking on this bracket-style challenge, solving puzzles, building problem-solving skills, and making math more exciting than ever.
This annual competition has become a favorite among educators and students alike—turning math into an exciting challenge that motivates students, deepens mathematical thinking, and builds problem-solving skills all while having fun! Whether you’re returning to the challenge or joining for the first time, March Mathness is a powerful way to spark engagement, accelerate learning, and celebrate every math victory!
Your class will compete each week to solve the most puzzles and advance in the bracket! Here's how to set it up:
Looking for more ways to measure success beyond total puzzles solved? Don’t forget to visit the Usage Challenge Toolkit for more great ideas! Here are some key metrics you can use to drive engagement:
✅ Total Puzzles Solved – The classic March Mathness metric! Track total puzzles completed by your class or individual students.
✅ Average Minutes per Week – Monitor how much time students are spending actively problem-solving.
✅ Syllabus Progress – Measure how far students advance in their ST Math journey during the challenge.
✅ Effort & Persistence– Recognize students who stick with tough puzzles and complete them!
Find all of this data in the Reports Tab in ST Math—making it easy to check progress and celebrate milestones!
Each year, our amazing educators bring March Mathness to life in creative ways. Here are just a few of the inspiring stories from classrooms across the country from last year:
Warner Elementary School emerged as champions out of 58 schools in their district! Their students powered through puzzles and showcased the power of effortful learning. See it on Twitter
Cisneros Cubbies celebrated their March Mathness championship, proving that every puzzle solved is a step toward success. Check it out on Instagram
Central Elementary turned March Mathness into a school-wide celebration of math, blending friendly competition with meaningful learning. See their story
MIND would also like to thank Damien Hazel, Mathematics Instructional Coach at Sunita L. Williams Elementary School in Massachusetts, and the creator of March Mathness. Damien began this friendly competition to encourage teacher and student participation during their first year of implementation back in 2020-21. In the four years since, March Mathness has spread nationwide, where students engage in ST Math games and accelerate their math achievement.
March Mathness is more than a competition—it’s an opportunity to ignite a passion for problem-solving, celebrate perseverance, and make math learning more engaging than ever.
Game on, mathletes—let’s make this the best March Mathness yet!
Jennifer Anderson is the Senior Manager of Content Marketing at MIND Education. Passionate about education, she focuses on fostering engagement and building meaningful connections. Through compelling narratives and innovative programs, Jennifer strives to empower educators and enrich students’ learning experiences.
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