A Southern Arizona math competition is taking place on Feb. 17 at the Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 E. River Road.Β 

MATHCOUNTS, a nationwide middle school math enrichment program, is hosting a regional chapter competition. The chapter winners will advance to a state level competition, the winners of which will advance to a national competition.

One-hundred seventeen students from 13 Southern Arizona schools are expected to compete. The main competition is not open to the public, but a jeopardy-style round at 1:15 p.m. will be open.


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Education notes are compiled by Star reporter Yoohyun Jung. Contact Yoohyun at 573-4243 or yjung@tucson.com. On Twitter: @yoohyun_jung