The Berkeley Math Tournament Group hosts and organizes mathematical contests for middle and high school students. In organizing these tournaments, the team strives to encourage mathematical exploration and understanding by introducing concepts not covered in the typical pre-college curricula to students with high mathematical aptitude and interest.
Each contest emphasizes collaboration between team members, while still allowing individuals to prove their own ability. Any individual currently enrolled in a pre-college institute for youth is welcome to compete, and accommodations may be made for teams with demonstrated financial need.
The competition takes various formats:
- Berkeley Math Tournament (BMT): BMT is open to high school students in grades 12 or below. In particular, there is no lower age limit to participate; advanced middle school students are welcome to compete. Teams may have up to 6 students. You do not have to be local to the Bay Area or California to register for BMT.
- Berkeley Mini Math Tournament (BmMT): BmMT is open to middle school students in grades 8 or below. In particular, there is no lower age limit to compete in BmMT; advanced elementary students are welcome to compete. Coaches can register up to 5 students per team. There are no restrictions on how many teams/students a single coach can register. You do not have to be local to the Bay Area or California to register for BmMT.
- Berkeley Math Tournament Online (BMT Online): The online, synchronous version of our flagship high school tournament! For those who are unable to travel long-distance to California, or weren't able to register for BMT due to capacity limitations, we're offering an online experience as well.
All competitions have four rounds: a 75-minute puzzle round, a 60-minute individual round, a 60-minute team round, and a 40-minute relay round. The top-scoring teams and individuals receive awards.
Location(s)
- University of California, Berkeley
- Remote
Schedule
- November (BMT & BMT Online)
- April (BmMT)
Cost/Compensation
- $8-$30 registration fee per student
Eligibility Requirements
- BMT & BMT Online: Students must be in grade 12 or lower.
- BmMT: Students must be in grade 8 or lower.
Deadline
- BMT: October 15 (normal registration) or October 31 (late registration)
- BmMT: March 20 (normal registration) or April 12 (late registration)
Application or Entry Requirements
- Coaches must register team members online at ContestDojo.
- Participants must submit a signed parent/guardian consent form.
Notifications of Decisions
Financial Aid Details
Other Dates to Keep in Mind
- BMT registration opens September 20
- BmMT registration opens September 28
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An independent student run-organization founded at the University of California, Berkeley in 2011, the Berkeley Math Tournament (BMT) gathers students from the Bay Area and elsewhere to celebrate mathematics and the spirit of mathematical competition.
