--- title: The ST Math Fall Challenge is Back description: Encourage your school to play more ST Math! If your weekly average is above 60 minutes, show us on social media to enter to win gifts from JiJi! image: https://2024.mindresearch.org/hubfs/images/phys-jiji/JiJi%20screen%20time%20playing%20st%20math-1.png --- [![](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hs-fs/hubfs/MIND-logo-2018.jpg?width=1701&height=623&name=MIND-logo-2018.jpg)](http://www.mindresearch.org/) [![mind logo](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hubfs/graphics/logos/MIND-logos-color2.svg)](https://www.mindeducation.org/) [![mind white logo](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hubfs/graphics/logos/MIND-logos-white2.svg)](https://www.mindeducation.org/) - [Our Approach](https://2024.mindresearch.org/our-approach) - [Why MIND?](https://2024.mindresearch.org/why-math-education) - [Our Research](https://2024.mindresearch.org/our-research) - [Our Patents](https://2024.mindresearch.org/patents) - [Our Impact](https://2024.mindresearch.org/impact) - [Our Partners](https://2024.mindresearch.org/partners) - [Partner Stories](https://2024.mindresearch.org/partner-stories) - Our Programs - [ST Math](http://www.stmath.com/) - [InsightMath](http://www.insightmath.com/) - [MathMINDs](https://www.mindresearch.org/mathminds) - [Life at MIND](https://2024.mindresearch.org/careers) - Resources - [Blog](https://2024.mindresearch.org/blog) - [Math Discourse](https://2024.mindresearch.org/puzzletalks) - [Podcast](https://2024.mindresearch.org/edtech-podcast) - [News](https://2024.mindresearch.org/news) - [Activities](https://2024.mindresearch.org/stem-resources) - [Donate](https://store.mindresearch.org/pages/donate) **Student privacy****:** learn more about our commitment to keeping students safe [Read More](https://www.mindresearch.org/privacy-policy) ![MIND-on-Math_Blog-Header-5](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hs-fs/hubfs/graphics/headers/_blog-headers/MIND-on-Math_Blog-Header-5.png?width=2000&height=667&name=MIND-on-Math_Blog-Header-5.png "MIND-on-Math_Blog-Header-5") Category Community Teaching & Learning Technology & Games Research & Outcomes Neuroscience Celebrations & Successes [![Subscribe](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/237516/a35fb57d-2960-4554-a0f3-e7bb5946fc70.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/237516/a35fb57d-2960-4554-a0f3-e7bb5946fc70) [Teaching & Learning](https://2024.mindresearch.org/blog/topic/teaching-learning), [Community](https://2024.mindresearch.org/blog/topic/community) # The ST Math Fall Challenge is Back By [Parker Erickson](https://2024.mindresearch.org/blog/author/parker-erickson) - - - - - [mailto:?subject=The%20ST%20Math%20Fall%20Challenge%20is%20Back&body=The%20ST%20Math%20Fall%20Challenge%20is%20Back%20https://2024.mindresearch.org/blog/join-st-math-fall-2021-challenge](mailto:?subject=The%20ST%20Math%20Fall%20Challenge%20is%20Back&body=The%20ST%20Math%20Fall%20Challenge%20is%20Back%20https://2024.mindresearch.org/blog/join-st-math-fall-2021-challenge) - With the new school year in full gear, you might be wondering how to increase student engagement on ST Math. An excellent way you can help motivate students to spend more time learning math concepts and solving puzzles with JiJi is by participating in our annual ST Math Fall Challenge.  ![JiJi screen time playing st math-1](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hs-fs/hubfs/images/phys-jiji/JiJi%20screen%20time%20playing%20st%20math-1.png?width=748&name=JiJi%20screen%20time%20playing%20st%20math-1.png) A study released by [Proving Ground](https://blog.mindresearch.org/blog/proving-ground-study-finds-higher-st-math-usage-associated-with-higher-math-gains), part of the Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University, found that students who increased their average weekly usage in ST Math practice show higher math test score gains compared to the matched comparison group whose use remained the same.  ## ST Math Fall Challenge Throughout the fall season, encourage your students to spend at least 60 minutes per week on ST Math. If your school-wide weekly average is above 60 minutes, you (or your administrator) can enter to win a box of gifts from JiJi!  ## **How to Enter** Participating in the ST Math Fall Challenge is quick and easy. Just follow these three simple steps: 1. Sign in to your Administrator account. 2. Navigate to the Usage tab. 3. If the weekly average is above 60 minutes, take a screenshot and tag @STMath on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/STMath) or [Instagram.](https://www.instagram.com/stmath/)Here's an example submission from last year's challenge: > Fall ST Math Challenge [@STMath](https://twitter.com/STMath?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [@EarlhamSchools](https://twitter.com/EarlhamSchools?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/1Kf3qN323k](https://t.co/1Kf3qN323k) > > — Brian Becker (@44BBeck) [October 3, 2020](https://twitter.com/44BBeck/status/1312375741892489216?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) If you cannot locate your school's usage data or need additional support, please email our support team. ## **The Rules ** All entries and social media posts must be submitted by administrators, not teachers, and cannot reveal any student information. We will only consider school-wide usage data for eligibility.  Administrators can enter once each week starting September 22nd through November 30th. We will announce the winner at the end of the challenge on Friday, December 3rd. Check out how we celebrated last year's winner:  > JiJi and Liz are announcing the winners of the ST Math Fall Challenge! 🐧🎉 > Thank you to all 71 schools that participated! Look alive for some extra goodies made special by JiJi in the coming weeks. Keep up the great work! 💪 [https://t.co/01P5jtasFN](https://t.co/01P5jtasFN) [#STMathFallChallenge](https://twitter.com/hashtag/STMathFallChallenge?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#Winners](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Winners?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/t9l2LxUMh4](https://t.co/t9l2LxUMh4) > > — ST Math 🐧 (@STMath) [November 6, 2020](https://twitter.com/STMath/status/1324837933308805122?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) ## **Get Students Excited about ST Math Progress** Even if you do not participate in the school-wide challenge, any student can track their progress each time they use ST Math using this [Fall worksheet.](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hubfs/Fall_Break_ST_Math_Challenge_2020.pdf) [![ST Math Fall 2020 Challenge Worksheet](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/Photos/ST%20Math%20Fall%202020%20Challenge%20Worksheet.png?width=575&name=ST%20Math%20Fall%202020%20Challenge%20Worksheet.png)](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hubfs/Fall_Break_ST_Math_Challenge_2020.pdf) On the worksheet, there is a place to mark puzzles completed, minutes in the program, and even levels completed. Setting a goal and working to achieve it [increases intrinsic motivation](https://blog.mindresearch.org/blog/intrinsic-motivation-for-students), which inspires students to complete the challenge. The bottom of the Fall Challenge worksheet lists three projects. Ask students to complete one of the three project options. Students can choose between constructing a quiz, designing a game, and even creating an advertisement. These projects allow students to reflect on what they've learned, use creativity to make deeper connections in math, strengthen problem-solving, and practice using important mathematical vocabulary. ## Looking for additional Fall Math Activities? - [The Big List of Board Games that Inspire Mathematical Thinking](https://blog.mindresearch.org/blog/big-list-mathematical-board-games) - [Podcast: Dynamically Active Engagement: Rethinking Student Engagement](https://blog.mindresearch.org/blog/active-engagement-students) - [The Role of Parent and Teachers in Game-based Learning](https://blog.mindresearch.org/blog/the-role-of-parents-and-teachers-in-game-based-learning) ![Parker Erickson](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hubfs/1638836847907.jpeg) ### About the Author Parker Erickson was MIND’s Content and Community Specialist. As a digital storyteller, Parker is passionate about building strong communities through technology and social media. 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