Summer 2026 Math Challenge

It is important that students keep their math skills sharp so the State of Connecticut is, once again, launching the Commissioner’s Summer Math Challenge for all students in Grades K-12.

Why?

• Being mathematically literate is important.
• Mathematically literate individuals are able to make informed decisions about the world around them and have the interest and confidence to meet the needs and challenges of today’s society.

This FREE Math Challenge is designed to help children retain and practice math skills learned during previous school years.

Click here (also in Spanish) to read a special letter to parents and students about the challenges offered this summer! Then scroll down to learn more about each challenge opportunity.

There are TWO ways that students can participate this summer:

1. Khan Academy's Get Ready for Grade Level Courses (for rising Gr. 3 to High School students) AND/OR
2. Connecticut's Summer Math Passport (for rising Gr. K-8 students)

*NOTE: This is for rising 3rd graders up to High School students

1. Go to Khan Academy Math: Get Ready Courses.

2. Sign up for an account or log in to an existing account and begin the course for the grade level for the next school year. For example, if you just finished Grade 2 and you are entering Grade 3 next school year - engage in the "Get ready for 3rd grade" courses.

3. Practice math every day to keep your skills sharp.

4. When summer ends, record the number of missions you completed on Khan Academy when you complete your Summer Math Challenge Participation Log (in Spanish).

5. Give your completed Summer Math Challenge Participation Log to your new teacher when you return to school.

*NOTE: This is for students entering Kindergarten to 8th grade.

1. Access and print the Summer Math Passport Task Booklet. This is where you'll learn more about your math adventure and record your work for each task that you complete.

2. Click on the pictures below to see the task directions for each specific adventure. Complete the task that corresponds to the grade level you'll be entering.

3. As you solve tasks, record your responses and mathematical thinking in your Summer Math Passport Task Booklet.

4. Try all the adventures this summer!

5. When summer ends, record the number of passport adventures in your Summer Math Challenge Participation Log (in Spanish).

6. Give your completed Summer Math Passport Task Booklet AND your Summer Math Challenge Participation Log to your new teacher when you return to school.

Printable summer math materials can be found on the Commissioner’s Summer Math Challenge website at https://portal.ct.gov/SDE/Math/Summer-Math-Challenge