MATH CONTESTS
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Since 2020, AoPS has hosted the Putnam, USEMO, F=ma, and USABO. Some past contests ranging from introductory middle school contests to international high school olympiads are also available to try just for fun.
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Past Events
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May
USEMO Spring 2020
5/23/20
- 5/24/20
The US Ersatz Math Olympiad (USEMO) is a proof-based competition open to all US middle and high school students.
6
Jun
2020 American Online Invitational Mathematical Exam (AOIME)
6/6/20
2020 AIME qualifiers can participate in the first ever AOIME with the problems selected for the AIME II - now open for everyone to try just for fun!
19
Jun
2020 US Online (Junior) Mathematical Olympiad
6/19/20
- 6/20/20
2020 USO(J)MO qualifiers can participate in the official competition - now open for everyone to try just for fun!
12
Jul
Cyberspace Mathematical Competition (CMC)
7/12/20
- 7/14/20
The CMC is a free, fun, high-level online invitational international contest for high school students, with teams of up to 8 people from each participating country.
5
Oct
USEMO 2020 Registration Open
10/5/20
The US Ersatz Math Olympiad (USEMO) is a proof-based competition open to all US middle and high school students. Eligible students can register on the USEMO Competition page.
7
Oct
AMC Registration Zoom Webinar
10/7/20
The AMC 2020- 2021 Zoom webinar will overview registration, updates and answer pre-submitted questions. Sign up and submit your questions here: https://maa.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMtf-irrTsiGdY9uXFMYR5TgbDH9Sl51p07.
12
Oct
AMC Season Launch Challenge
10/12/20
- 10/16/20
Join us for the 2020-2021 AMC Season Launch with MAA’s Mathematician-at-Large and GMP founder, Dr. James Tanton. Explore daily challenges in live 30-minute virtual problem-solving sessions: bit.ly/explodingdotschallenge.
24
Oct
USEMO 2020 Day 1
10/24/20
Registered USEMO students can participate in the official competition on the USEMO Competition page.
25
Oct
USEMO 2020 Day 2
10/25/20
Registered USEMO students can participate in the official competition on the USEMO Competition page.
26
Oct
AMC Fireside Chat
10/26/20
You're invited to an informal, interactive hangout with the nation's leading AMC competitors! We're exploring all things math competitions: experiences, myths, and advice. Space is limited for this student-only event. Register at bit.ly/AMCfireside
27
Oct
AMC 8 Practice Competition
10/27/20
- 11/9/20
Registered AMC 8 students can participate in the practice competition by logging in to their Participant Portal. The practice competition will be open from 8am ET on October 27th until 11:59pm ET on November 9th.
10
Nov
2020 AMC 8
11/10/20
- 11/16/20
Registered AMC 8 students can participate in the official competition by logging in to their Participant Portal.
18
Nov
2020 AMC 8 Discussion
11/18/20
AoPS instructors will discuss problems from the 2020 AMC 8 contest, administered November 10-16, 2020.
8
Jan
USABO Contest Platform Registration
1/8/21
- 2/10/21
Students at schools registered for the USA Biolympiad (USABO) can register on the AoPS Contest Platform.
19
Jan
USABO Practice Exam
1/19/21
- 2/10/21
Registered USA Biolympiad (USABO) students can participate in the practice Open Exam.
21
Jan
2020-2021 AMC 10/12 Practice Competition
1/21/21
- 2/9/21
Registered AMC 10/12 A and B students can participate in the practice competition by logging in to their Participant Portal.
1
Feb
F=ma Practice Competition
2/1/21
- 2/18/21
Registered students can participate in the F=ma Practice Exam.
4
Feb
2021 AMC 10/12 A
2/4/21
Registered AMC 10/12 A students can participate in the official competitions by logging in to their Participant Portal.
6
Feb
2021 AMC 10/12 A Discussion
2/6/21
AoPS instructors will discuss problems from the AMC 10/12 A, administered February 4. We will discuss the last 5 problems on each test.
10
Feb
2021 AMC 10/12 B
2/10/21
Registered AMC 10/12 B students can participate in the official competitions by logging in to their Participant Portal.
11
Feb
2021 USABO Open Exam
2/11/21
Registered USA Biolympiad (USABO) students can participate in the official competition.
12
Feb
2021 AMC 10/12 B Discussion
2/12/21
AoPS instructors will discuss problems from the AMC 10/12 B, administered February 10. We will discuss the last 5 problems on each test.
20
Feb
F=ma Exam Discussion
2/20/21
AoPS instructors will discuss problems from the F=ma exam, available to registered students on the AoPS Contest Platform. All are welcome!
20
Feb
81st Putnam Competition
2/20/21
Registered students can participate in the 81st Putnam Competition, running in an unofficial mode this year.
26
Feb
AMC Game Night: Code Breakers
2/26/21
It’s AMC Game Night! Take a break from studying and break some codes instead! For your first mission, you’re being transported back to in-person school, where someone has hidden puzzles in different classes. We need your help to crack these codes! If you choose to accept this mission, be sure to reserve your spot. See you at the briefing. Register at http://bit.ly/AMCGN1
4
Mar
2021 AIME Practice Competition
3/4/21
- 3/9/21
Qualified AIME students, based on AMC 10/12 scores, can participate in the practice competition by logging in to their Participant Portal. The practice competition will be open until 11:59pm ET on March 9th.
10
Mar
2021 AIME I
3/10/21
Qualifying AIME students, based on AMC 10/12 scores, can participate in this official competition by logging in to their Participant Portal. Students must be logged in and ready to begin promptly at 1:30pm ET.
12
Mar
2021 AIME I Discussion
3/12/21
AoPS Instructors will discuss all 15 problems on the 2021 AIME I.
18
Mar
2021 AIME II
3/18/21
Qualifying AIME students, based on AMC 10/12 scores, can participate in this official competition by logging in to their Participant Portal. Students must be logged in and ready to begin promptly at 1:30pm ET.
20
Mar
2021 AIME II Discussion
3/20/21
AoPS Instructors will discuss all 15 problems on the 2021 AIME II.
13
Apr
2021 USA(J)MO Day 1
4/13/21
Qualifying USA(J)MO students, based on AIME scores, can participate in this official competition by logging in to their Participant Portal. Students must be logged in and ready to begin promptly at 1:30pm ET.
14
Apr
2021 USA(J)MO Day 2
4/14/21
Qualifying USA(J)MO students, based on AIME scores, can participate in this official competition by logging in to their Participant Portal. Students must be logged in and ready to begin promptly at 1:30pm ET.
16
Apr
2021 USABO Semifinal Exam
4/16/21
Qualifying USA Biolympiad (USABO) students can participate in the official competition.
19
Apr
2021 USAPhO Day 1
4/19/21
Qualifying USAPhO students, based on F=ma scores, can participate in this official competition by logging in to their Participant Portal. Students must be logged in and ready to begin promptly at 4:00pm ET.
21
Apr
2021 USAPhO Day 2
4/21/21
Qualifying USAPhO students, based on F=ma scores, can participate in this official competition by logging in to their Participant Portal. Students must be logged in and ready to begin promptly at 4:00pm ET.
8
May
2021 USAPhO Plus
5/8/21
Qualifying USAPhO Plus students, based on USAPhO scores, can participate in this official competition by logging in to their Participant Portal. Students must be logged in and ready to begin promptly at 12:00pm ET.
4
Jun
AMC Hangouts: Epic Space Challenge Escape Room
6/4/21
Your team is stranded in space and you have two days to escape. Can you survive this Epic Space Challenge? In each room, you’ll meet prominent mathematicians of historically underrepresented groups and learn about their accomplishments in the field. Form a team with other students in the Launch Briefing. Register here: bit.ly/AMCHangouts1.
30
Jun
Weekly Math Wednesdays
6/30/21
- 7/21/21
The MAA AMC and Dr. James Tanton are bringing back Weekly Math Wednesdays! Join Dr. Tanton each week to explore a different curiosity of the universe and expand your math horizons and knowledge. Register at bit.ly/AMCMathWednesdays
4
Aug
MathFest
8/4/21
- 8/7/21
Are you looking for more math this summer? This is the first year the AMC will host sessions at Mathfest. Meet math Olympians, coaches, and trainers while at a Fireside Chat or a Tell-All Panel. Learn about sports statistics from the NFL or sign-up for engaging activities like Code-Breakers. Register here: https://www.maa.org/meetings/mathfest
13
Oct
AMC 10/12 Practice Competition
10/13/21
- 11/8/21
Registered AMC 10/12 A and B students can participate in the practice competition by logging in to their Participant Portal.
24
Oct
AMC Fireside Chat
10/24/21
Your students won’t want to miss this! It’s almost time for the annual Fireside Chat interactive hangout with the nation’s leading AMC competitors! Meet the top AMC Olympians for a night full of storytelling, myth-busting, and advice. Share this exclusive student-only event with your students. Register here: bit.ly/AMCFC21
10
Nov
AMC 10/12 A
11/10/21
Registered AMC 10/12 A students can participate in the official competitions by logging in to their Participant Portal.
15
Nov
MATHCOUNTS Practice Competition 1
11/15/21
Students at registered MATHCOUNTS schools or registered NSCs participate in this online practice competition by logging in to their Student Portal. The competition will be available starting at 8:00 AM ET on November 15, 2021 and will be open until May 31, 2022.
16
Nov
AMC 10/12 B
11/16/21
Registered AMC 10/12 B students can participate in the official competitions by logging in to their Participant Portal.
4
Dec
82nd Putnam Competition
12/4/21
Registered students can participate in the 82nd Putnam Competition.
15
Dec
MATHCOUNTS Practice Competition 2
12/15/21
Students at registered MATHCOUNTS schools or registered NSCs participate in this online practice competition by logging in to their Student Portal. The competition will be available starting at 8:00 AM ET on December 15, 2021 and will be open until May 31, 2022.
3
Jan
USABO Contest Platform Registration
1/3/22
- 1/31/22
Students at schools registered for the USA Biolympiad (USABO) can register on the AoPS Contest Platform.
15
Jan
USABO Practice Exam
1/15/22
- 2/2/22
Registered USA Biolympiad (USABO) students can participate in the practice Open Exam.
18
Jan
AMC 8
1/18/22
- 1/24/22
Registered AMC 8 students can participate in the official competitions by logging in to their Participant Portal.
3
Feb
2022 USABO Open Exam
2/3/22
Registered USA Biolympiad (USABO) students can participate in the official competition.
4
Feb
2022 AIME Practice Competition
2/4/22
- 2/7/22
Qualified AIME students, based on AMC 10/12 scores, can participate in the practice competition by logging in to their Participant Portal. The practice competition will be open until 11:59pm ET on February 7th.
8
Feb
2022 AIME I
2/8/22
Qualifying AIME students, based on AMC 10/12 scores, can participate in this official competition by logging in to their Participant Portal. Students must be logged in and ready to begin promptly at 1:30pm ET.
8
Feb
2022 AIME I
2/8/22
Qualifying AIME students, based on AMC 10/12 scores, can participate in this official competition by logging in to their Participant Portal. Students must be logged in and ready to begin promptly at 1:30pm ET.
8
Feb
MATHCOUNTS Software Compatibility Check
2/8/22
- 2/16/22
Students at registered MATHCOUNTS schools or registered NSCs participate in this software compatibility check by logging in to their Student Portal.
10
Feb
2022 AIME I Discussion
2/10/22
AoPS Instructors will discuss all 15 problems on the 2022 AIME I.
16
Feb
2021 AIME II
2/16/22
Qualifying AIME students, based on AMC 10/12 scores, can participate in this official competition by logging in to their Participant Portal. Students must be logged in and ready to begin promptly at 1:30pm ET.
16
Feb
2022 AIME II
2/16/22
Qualifying AIME students, based on AMC 10/12 scores, can participate in this official competition by logging in to their Participant Portal. Students must be logged in and ready to begin promptly at 1:30pm ET.
17
Feb
MATHCOUNTS 2022 Chapter Competition
2/17/22
Registered MATHCOUNTS students who are designated by their coach as official competitors can participate in the MATHCOUNTS Chapter Competition by logging in to their Student Portal.
18
Feb
2022 AIME II Discussion
2/18/22
AoPS Instructors will discuss all 15 problems on the 2021 AIME II.
22
Mar
2022 USA(J)MO Day 1
3/22/22
Qualifying USA(J)MO students, based on AIME scores, can participate in this official competition by logging in to their Participant Portal. Students must be logged in and ready to begin promptly at 1:30pm ET.
23
Mar
2022 USA(J)MO Day 2
3/23/22
Qualifying USA(J)MO students, based on AIME scores, can participate in this official competition by logging in to their Participant Portal. Students must be logged in and ready to begin promptly at 1:30pm ET.
31
Mar
2022 USABO Semifinal Exam
3/31/22
Qualifying USA Biolympiad (USABO) students can participate in the official competition.
31
Mar
MATHCOUNTS 2022 State Competition
3/31/22
For those State Competitions that are being hosted online through the AoPS Contest Platform, students who qualified to advance can participate in the online MATHCOUNTS State Competition by logging in to their Student Portal.
8
Jun
Mu Alpha Theta
6/8/22
Mu Alpha Theta will be hosting an online ciphering contest for Mu Alpha Theta members. This contest will consist of ten rounds in which participants will have three minutes to solve one problem.
22
Oct
USEMO 2022
10/22/22
- 10/23/22
The US Ersatz Math Olympiad (USEMO) is a proof-based competition open to all US middle and high school students.
13
Dec
USABO Contest Platform Registration
12/13/22
- 1/28/23
Students at schools registered for the USA Biolympiad (USABO) can register on the AoPS Contest Platform.
15
Dec
MATHCOUNTS Practice Competition
12/15/22
- 3/1/23
The 2022-2023 MATHCOUNTS practice competition is open to all competitors. Good luck!
2
Feb
USABO Open Competition
2/2/23
Students at schools registered for the USA Biolympiad (USABO) can take the competition on the AoPS Contest Platform.
16
Mar
USABO Semifinal Competition
3/16/23
Students that qualified for the USABO Semifinal can take the competition on the AoPS Contest Platform.
24
Apr
Girls' Adventures in Math 2023
4/24/23
- 4/30/23
This national competition for teams of girls in grades 3-5 and grades 6-8 will take place in the time window between April 24-30th, 2023. Registration is now open until April 1, 2023 at https://www.girlsadventuresinmath.com/register
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