Mathematics Program

Wheeler’s Mathematics program aims to give students the tools and skills they need to face a variety of problems as they work individually and collectively to find solutions. We want each student to build confidence in their ability to study mathematics today and in the future, to see connections among the concepts covered in our curriculum, and to reach their potential through understanding and appreciation of the subject. Wheeler’s Mathematics Department is recognized for its curriculum development projects that center on creating new digital platforms for learning mathematics, including new topics in data analysis, video-based instructional content, and online learning methods, tools, and materials — all before distance learning became necessary.

Beyond the Curriculum

Outside of the classroom, Wheeler offers students opportunities to compete in a great number of math competitions. The Math League competition (Wheeler competes in the New England Mathematics League, or NEML) is open to students throughout the school, not just those on a particular math team.

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Competitions

  • American Mathematics Competitions (AMC 10/AMC 12/ AIME/USAMO)
  • Rhode Island Math League (RIML)
  • New England Math League (NEML)
  • New England Association of Math Leagues (NEAML)
  • Harvard-MIT Mathematics Competition (HMMT)
  • Model the Future Challenge

  • MATHCOUNTS
  • American Mathematics Competitions (AMC 8, AMC 10)
  • New England Math League (NEML)
  • Math Olympiad
  • Purple Comet Math Competition

Achievements

  • American Mathematics Competition (AMC)
    2025: 3 AIME qualifiers
    2023: 4 AIME qualifiers
    2022: 2 AIME qualifiers
    2021: 3 AIME qualifiers
    2020: 6 AIME qualifiers
    2019: 5 AIME qualifiers
    2018: 4 AIME qualifiers
    2017: 6 AIME qualifiers
  • Rhode Island Math League (RIML)
    State Champions 2023, 2022, 2020, 2019, 2007, 2008, 2009
    Top Individual Scorer: 2021, 2020, 2019
    Top Senior: 2023
    Top Junior: 2023, 2020, 2019
    Top Sophomore: 2025, 2022, 2020, 2019
    Top Freshman: 2025, 2021, 2020, 2019
  • New England Math League (NEML)
    State Champions: 2023, 2021, 2020, 2016, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
  • Model the Future
    Semi Finalist: 2023

  • MATHCOUNTS
    State Champions (Team): 2025, 2024, 2023, 2017, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2010, 2009, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2000
    State Champions (Individual): 2023, 2017, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2010, 2004, 2000
    Runner-up 2020, 2019, 2016, 2011, 2008, 2007
    25 Nationals qualifiers in the past 20 years: 2025 (State 2nd, 3rd), 2024 (State 2nd), and 2023 (State 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place)
  • American Math Competitions 8
    Highest scorer in the state: 2016, 2014, 2012, 2009, 2008, 2007
    Honor Roll (Scored in the top 5% Nationally): 2025 (2), 2024 (3), 2023 (2)
  • New England Math League (NEML)
    State Champions (8th grade): 2022, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
    State Champions (7th grade): 2022, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2009, 2008, 2007
    State Champions (6th grade): 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2007
  • Math Olympiad 5/6
    Perfect Score (Individual): 2022, 2013, 2012, 2011