The Metrobank Math Challenge 
I. NATURE OF THE CONTEST
The Metrobank-MTAP-DepEd Math Challenge is a Mathematics competition for elementary and secondary students in both public and private schools nationwide. It is implemented by the Metrobank Foundation, Inc. (MBFI), the Mathematics Teachers Association of the Philippines (MTAP) and the Department of Education (DepEd).
II. OBJECTIVES
The overall objective of the Metrobank-MTAP-DepEd Math Challenge is to contribute in improving the quality of mathematics education in the Philippines. Specifically, it aims to:
A. Awaken greater interest in Mathematics among elementary and secondary students in both public and private schools all over the country; B. Encourage students to strive for excellence in Mathematics; C. Encourage mastery of basic mathematical skills; D. Discover mathematical talents among the students; E. Develop the values of hard work, perseverance, honesty, teamwork and sportsmanship; and F. Provide students with opportunities in leadership and cooperative undertaking.
III. COMPETITION COVERAGE
The topics in the DepEd Basic Education Curriculum for Elementary and Secondary, per grade/year level, shall be the basis of coverage of the competition.
IV. HOW TO JOIN
For public schools, concerned principals are required to report to the Division Math Supervisor the contestants per grade/year level representing their respective schools, in a manner agreed upon in the Division.
For SUCs and private schools, participating schools are required to accomplish a one-page registration form (MMC Form 1) duly certified by the principal/registrar, which indicates the school’s official contestants and coaches/trainers per grade/year level. The accomplished form should be sent directly to the DepEd Division Math Supervisor In-charge where the school is located, on or before December 9, 2011.
The concerned DepEd Division Math Supervisors shall then accomplish the
The Metrobank-MTAP-DepEd Math Challenge is a Mathematics competition for elementary and secondary students in both public and private schools nationwide. It is implemented by the Metrobank Foundation, Inc. (MBFI), the Mathematics Teachers Association of the Philippines (MTAP) and the Department of Education (DepEd).
II. OBJECTIVES
The overall objective of the Metrobank-MTAP-DepEd Math Challenge is to contribute in improving the quality of mathematics education in the Philippines. Specifically, it aims to:
A. Awaken greater interest in Mathematics among elementary and secondary students in both public and private schools all over the country; B. Encourage students to strive for excellence in Mathematics; C. Encourage mastery of basic mathematical skills; D. Discover mathematical talents among the students; E. Develop the values of hard work, perseverance, honesty, teamwork and sportsmanship; and F. Provide students with opportunities in leadership and cooperative undertaking.
III. COMPETITION COVERAGE
The topics in the DepEd Basic Education Curriculum for Elementary and Secondary, per grade/year level, shall be the basis of coverage of the competition.
IV. HOW TO JOIN
For public schools, concerned principals are required to report to the Division Math Supervisor the contestants per grade/year level representing their respective schools, in a manner agreed upon in the Division.
For SUCs and private schools, participating schools are required to accomplish a one-page registration form (MMC Form 1) duly certified by the principal/registrar, which indicates the school’s official contestants and coaches/trainers per grade/year level. The accomplished form should be sent directly to the DepEd Division Math Supervisor In-charge where the school is located, on or before December 9, 2011.
The concerned DepEd Division Math Supervisors shall then accomplish the