The Berkeley Math Tournament is a University of California, Berkeley student-led organization that aims to spread mathematics and the spirit of mathematical competition globally by presenting students with interesting, original, hand-crafted problems. As of 2023, it was one of the largest student-run math competitions on the West Coast, with over 2,000 contestants.
The competition takes various formats:
- Berkeley Math Tournament (BMT): Open to teams of up to 6 students who are in grades 12 or below. Held in-person at UC Berkeley and at satellite locations. Advanced middle school and elementary school students are welcome to compete.
- Berkeley Mini Math Tournament (BmMT): Open to teams of 3-5 middle school students 8th grade or below. Held in-person at UC Berkeley and at satellite locations. Advanced elementary school students are welcome to compete.
- Berkeley Math Tournament Online (BMT Online): An informal, one-week, asynchronous tournament held online two weeks after BMT.
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
- Beijing, China
- Toronto, Canada
Schedule
- November (BMT)
- April and May (BmMT)
Cost/Compensation
- $20-$30 registration fee
Eligibility Requirements
- BMT: 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.
