Mu Alpha Theta
Advisor: Mr. Derek Kreischer
Meeting Times: Thursday and Friday: 3:15 - 4:00
About:
From the Mu Alpha Theta website:
Mu Alpha Theta, the National High School and Two-Year College Mathematics Honor Society, was formed in 1957 at the University of Oklahoma. We are dedicated to inspiring a keen interest in mathematics, developing strong scholarship in the subject, and promoting the enjoyment of mathematics in high school and two-year college students. Currently, more than 100,000 students are Mu Alpha Theta members at more than 2,420 schools in the United States and in 23 foreign countries.
Mu Alpha Theta:
- Provides a method for schools to recognize and encourage students who enjoy and excel in mathematics.
- Organizes a national convention for students and teachers to participate in math-related events and interact with others from across the country.
- Rewards outstanding extracurricular achievement by offering special awards, scholarships, and grants to students and their faculty advisers.
- Provides mathematics competitions to participating members at their own school through the Rocket City Math League and the Mathematical Minutes Video Contest.
Requirements to join:
Students must have at least a 3.0 GPA and have finished Algebra: Concepts and Connections (formerly known as Algebra 1) and Geometry with an exceptional grade. Exceptional in this case refers to having finished both classes with a 90 or higher. Students must also be prepared to pay $10 in dues to officially receive membership.