The National Math Trail

How to Participate

Participating in the National Math Trail is easy! Create your community-based math problems and send them in. We'll post them as soon as they are submitted.

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Please take a few minutes to sign up. Participation in all National Math Trail events is free, supported by the U.S. Department of Education's Star Schools Program.

What is a National Math Trail Submission?

Submissions are math problems based on mathematics your students find in your community, neighborhood or geographical region. The problem should reflect something unique about your area, since one of the goals of the Trail is to share information about the fascinating variety of life and work and creativity that exists in America's communities.


Sample Submissions and Institute Math Trails
Here are some samples to inspire you.

What Submissions Should Include?
A descriptive list of what should be included with your submission.

How to Send Your Submissions
Instructions on how to send your submissions online or through regular mail.

Using the National Math Trail as a Classroom Project
A step-by-step guide to using the National Math Trail in your classroom.



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