Students have been practicing since fall 2012 before school and after school hours to prepare for the Math Masters of Minnesota Competition, which will be held at 9 a.m. in Austin High School on April 26.

The program challenges students and schools to use critical thinking skills and problem solving abilities and to give recognition for academic effort and achievement. Last year, more than 5,000 students competed in 40 competitions statewide.

Math Masters of Minnesota Inc. is headquartered in Austin. To learn more, visit www.mathmastersmn.org. For more information on the event or the competition, contact David Wolff at 507-460-1600.