History
Mathcounts was started in 1982 by the National Society of Professional Engineers, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and CNA Foundation as a competitive environment to increase middle school interest in mathematics. The first national-level competition in the modern format was held in 1984. Before 2002, every national Mathcounts competition was held in Washington, D.C. The rules gradually evolved throughout its history, especially in the Countdown round. It spread quickly in middle schools, and is the most well-known middle school mathematics competition.
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