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Hardest Math Problem Contest

  • Last Updated: May 4, 2025

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About the competition

The Hardest Math Problem Contest is an annual math competition for middle school students, challenging them to solve multistep, real-world math problems through reasoning and written explanations.

Comp Info

  • Estimated Ann. Participants: 1000
  • Cost: Free
  • Estimated Time Commitment: Significant
  • Participant Format: Individual
  • Event Format: Online Asynchronous
  • Competition Format: Exam
  • Reach: National
  • Event Size: Small

Participation Information

Students submit their answers to two math challenges through their schools or independently. The competition is divided by grade level, with problems increasing in complexity.
Open to U.S. middle school students in grades 6-8
$5,000 scholarship for 1st place, $2,500 for runners-up; certificates and recognition
Students submit their answers to two math challenges through their schools or independently. The competition is divided by grade level, with problems increasing in complexity.
1. Solve multistep math problems. 2. Submit answers and reasoning online. 3. Winners announced based on performance in both challenges.
Math tools, writing materials, calculators
Based on accuracy, clarity of reasoning, and quality of written explanation.

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