Unlock the Genius Within.
Take on today’s challenge and elevate your problem-solving skills to new heights.
Every Problem is a Puzzle Waiting to Be Solved.
Engage with our latest problems and sharpen your mind one step at a time.
Challenge Yourself, Master the Art of Math.
Push your boundaries with TheMathContest and see where your abilities can take you.
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Engage with Our Math Challenges. Elevate your skills.
Think you have what it takes to tackle our daily and weekly math challenges? Choose from our categories and dive in! Daily Math Challenges are posted every Tuesday-Friday at 10am Central, while our Elementary Brain Teaser, Middle School Madness, and Problem of the Week are updated every Monday at 8am Central. Points can be earned for solving problems at any time, no matter how long it has been since they were originally posted. Your efforts will always be recognized, and your name will appear on the leaderboard!
How It Works. Your roadmap to success.
To submit answers, you'll need to register an account. Speed and accuracy are key—weekly problems allow one answer every 15 minutes, and daily problems permit one submission every 15 minutes. Submit your answers (rounded to two decimal places), and if correct, you’ll earn points and see your name on the leaderboard, regardless of how long it has been since the problem was posted. Accumulate points daily and weekly to boost your monthly and annual totals. Create custom leaderboards to compete with friends or students and enjoy the excitement of group competition!
Custom Leaderboards. Compete and excel together.
Encourage participation and competition by creating custom leaderboards for your students or friends. It's easy to get started—click below to create your leaderboard now and see who can climb to the top!
Get Started with Custom Leaderboards
Win a Prize! Rewards for your efforts.
By correctly answering problems, you'll automatically be entered for a chance to win exciting prizes. It's another great reason to stay engaged and keep solving those problems!
History. A legacy of problem-solving.
The Math Contest was founded in 1996 by David Rock and Doug Brumbaugh and is now proudly powered by The University of Mississippi's School of Education. Rock and Brumbaugh's expertise also contributed to the White House Math Challenge from 2004-2008, a presidential initiative aimed at fostering problem-solving skills and boosting interest in math.
