Students and educators across Mississippi are encouraged to participate in Paper’s March Mania Contest March 3 – April 4. This contest is a fun, competitive way for teachers and students to prepare for state tests this spring. With prizes for teachers, students, and classrooms, plus teacher webinars to boost statewide test prep, this is an amazing opportunity to build excitement around learning and help your students succeed.
How It Works
Teacher Contest
- Teachers create assignments to be automatically entered in the drawing — 6+ assignments with 50%+ student completion.
- Attend webinars or complete courses for bonus entries in the contest.
- Win prizes! Check out contest details and list of prizes for teachers.
Class and Student Contest
- Students complete activities to work toward being one of our top classes or top students. Activities include completing teacher assignments or students completing Live Help tutoring, submitting writing to Review Center, completing Paper Missions and Paper Reading.
- Win prizes! Our top 10 classes and top three students with the most activities will win exciting prizes. Check out contest details and list of prizes. (Available prizes include an WNBA/NBA jersey of your choice! )
With the addition of the MS MAAP Math Missions, the MDE encourages all students to participate in the March Mania Challenge. All students in participating school districts are invited to enter this contest.
Next Steps
- Share this contest and this flyer with your teachers and students to get them excited.
- Schedule a tailored PD session – Let us know your preferred dates, and we’ll set up a professional development session to help teachers maximize Paper for test prep success.
If you have any questions for the MDE, please contact Dr. Marla Davis at mdavis@mdek12.org. Local-level support is also available to spread awareness in your school or district by contacting Paper directly via email at ms-support@paper.co.