PADUCAH, KY (2/22/12) – Paducah Middle School was first place, and Grant Hutcheson was third overall at the MathCounts chapter competition held at WKCTC on February 18. PMS has won the chapter competition four years in a row. With the win they advance to state competition, which will be held March 30-31 in Louisville.
 
MATHCOUNTS is a national enrichment, club and competition program that promotes middle school mathematics achievement through grassroots involvement in every U.S. state and territory. Consisting of fun and creative problems that promote critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, the MATHCOUNTS competitions have written and oral rounds, as well as individual and team components.
 
The team is coached by Todd Rushing.
 
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