MathFest '26: Plano-McKinney, TX

🧩 MathFest '26: Logic and Reasoning Edition

Unlocking Critical Thinking for Competitions & Beyond with Fun!
Join us this winter as MathFest transforms into an interactive arena where logic and reasoning come to life! With competition season on the horizon, we’re shifting our focus from traditional calculations to developing essential skills for challenges like Math Kangaroo, AMC 8, and MOEMS. ✅ This event is FREE!
For Beginners: Experience a hands-on introduction to "thinking outside the box" as you tackle puzzles without any stress.
For Advanced Students: Enhance your speed, accuracy, and problem-solving strategies in this vibrant training ground.

🌟 What Awaits You - The Experience 🌟

The event includes a structured rotation through 4 Skill Stations, culminating in a live quiz.

• Station 1: The Pattern Decoder (Algebraic & Geometric Logic)
  Master matchstick logic puzzles and visualize number patterns found in Pascal’s Triangle.
• Station 2: The Operations Gym (Mental Agility)
  Challenge yourself with the task, "Can You Make a 0?" while you enhance your order of operations and equation balancing skills.
• Station 3: The Visual Architect (Spatial Deduction)
  Dive into the "Unknown Squares" challenge that models Rectangle Dissection and Area Logic problems.
• Station 4: The Partition Puzzle (Combinatorial Logic)
  Engage with "Dot Clusters" and train in Tiling and Polyominoes – essential for Math Kangaroo and advanced Logic Olympiads.

The Assessment: Remember to bring a phone or tablet to participate.
The Quiz: A fun, gamified quiz covering visuals, patterns, and word problems in a Kahoot style!
The Report: Each parent will receive a MathFit Insight Report highlighting their child's unique strengths, such as "Strong Visual Logic, needs focus on Sequential Reasoning."

🕐 Event Timing

• Event Time: 1 pm to 4:15 pm
• Quiz Competition (Grades 1–8):
  • Grades K-1 → 1:30–2:15 PM
  • Grades 2-3 → 2:15–3:00 PM
  • Grades 4-5 → 3:00–3:45 PM
  • Grades 6-8 → 3:45–4:30 PM

🏆 Rewards & Recognition

• For All: Receive a Certificate of Participation upon completion.
• MathFit Goodies for everyone!
• For the Winners: Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals will be awarded to the top scorers in each grade category.

After registering, stay tuned for timely updates regarding any changes to the event’s time or location.
📍 Venue: Plano Elks Lodge
🔗 Register Here