Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society)
PURPOSE
Mu Alpha Theta is the National High School and Two-Year College Mathematics Honor Society with over 75,000 student members in more than 1,500 schools. We are dedicated to inspiring keen interest in mathematics, developing strong scholarship in the subject, and promoting the enjoyment of mathematics in high school and two-year college students.
Mu Alpha Theta achieves these goals by:
* Providing a method for schools to recognize and encourage those students who enjoy and excel in mathematics.
* Organizing a National Convention for teachers and students to participate in math-related events and interact with others from across the country.
* Rewarding outstanding extracurricular achievement by offering special awards to both students and their faculty advisors.
* Providing Mathematics Competitions to participating members at their own school through the Log 1 Contest and the Rocket City Math League.
REQUIREMENTS:
Full Membership, High School Chapter: High school students in grades 9 through 12, at the school where their permanent record resides, who have completed Algebra 2 or are currently enrolled in Honors Algebra 2 and in addition have completed or are enrolled in a still more advanced course, are eligible for full membership providing their mathematical work was done with distinction. On the 4-point grading scale, this shall mean at least a 3.0 grade point average.
Associate Membership: High school students in grades 9 through 12, at the school where their permanent record resides, who have completed two semesters of algebra or the equivalent with distinction and are enrolled in, or have completed, a semester of geometry or of second year algebra, are eligible for associate membership. Associate members do not pay the initiation fee, but should be registered with the national office so that they may attend the National Convention or compete in National competitions. They are not entitled to vote on national policy, however. They are entitled to attend and be heard at meetings and presumably are likely candidates for full membership.