Genreal Info
The LM chapter of Mu Alpha Theta was established in fall 2004 by several students with these goals in mind:
1. To develop a successful math team at Lower Merion.
2. To create a national honor society that participates actively in the life of the school and does not merely consider itself a honor society.
3. "To inspire keen interest in mathematics, develop strong scholarship in the subject, and promote the enjoyment of mathematics."
What Is Mu Alpha Theta???
Mu Alpha Theta is a National Mathematics Honor Society encompassing over 65,000 students in more than 1,400 schools. The organization provides a method for schools to recognize and encourage those students who enjoy and excel in mathematics.
The local and national branches of Mu Alpha Theta organizes annual convention for teachers and students to participate in math-related events and interact with others from across the country while rewarding outstanding extracurricular achievement by offering special awards to both students and their faculty advisors..
The club is open to all students interested. The specific standards set by the national office limit membership to high school students who have completed the equivalent of four semesters of college preparatory mathematics 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. Those who are not eligible for memberships can still join as associate members.