Watch Your Students Excel Beyond the Limits at MATHCON 2025
Experience the thrill of watching your students excel beyond the limits as they compete against tens of thousands of math fanatics during MathCON 2025 - North America's prestigious math competition.
Offering weekly practice tests and learning materials leading up to our first round of virtual competition, which narrows down the competitor field ahead of the May 10, 2025 finals in Chicago, MathCON is more than just a math competition. It's a robust and exciting math learning experience that serves as a perfect supplement to your classroom curriculum.
What is MathCON?
Founded in 2008, MathCON has grown into one of the largest and most prestigious math competitions in the world, with over 430,000 high-achieving students from 3,000+ schools participating in one of our annual competitions.
MathCON is open to all students from 4th - 12th grade across the United States and Canada, and unfolds over two dynamic rounds. Here is a breakdown of the registration process and schedule:
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Register
MathCON offers two types of registration: individual and school. Schools and learning centers may register for one of our group packages that offer up to 1,000 student seats in the competition.
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Practice
Leading up to the first round of competition, MathCON offers 16 weekly practice tests aimed at sharpening students' knowledge of the core math concepts that they'll face during the actual competitive exam.
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First Round Tests
On January 15, 2025, online access to the first round exam will open. Students are able to take this test any time between January 15 and March 7, 2025. The test may only be taken once, is timed, and offers 32 multiple-choice questions on algebra, combinatorics, geometry, and number theory.
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Finalist Selection
After the first round testing window closes, the top 628 scoring students will be invited to participate in the MathCON finals, taking place May 10, 2025 at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, IL.
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MathCON Finals
Similar to the first round test, students in the MathCON finals will take an in-person timed exam with 32 multiple-choice questions on algebra, combinatorics, geometry, and number theory. Scores will be calculated on-site and winners will be announced at the end of the event.
Why participate in MathCON?
MathCON is more than just a math test. It's an opportunity for your students to sharpen their skills, improve test taking abilities, earn recognition for their hard academic work, and create lifelong friendships with other math enthusiasts.
National Recognition
Compete against the best math students and schools across the country and showcase your students' skills on a national stage.
STEM Opportunities
Give students important exposure to exciting STEM opportunities that can shape their academic and professional future.
Challenging Problems
Offer unique and challenging math problems designed to push students' critical thinking to the next level.
Scholarship Potential
Offer your students the opportunity to stand out to universities and scholarship committees by excelling in a prestigious competition.
Engaging Experience
Make math fun for your students with a friendly competition that encourages collaboration and creativity in math.
Inclusive for All
MathCon is open to students of all skill levels, providing an opportunity for everyone to shine.
The MathCON Experience
Learn more about the difference MathCON has made in lives of over 430,000 students.
"I fell like MathCON is an amazing organization that brings out the best of every single competitor. I really love this organization - it’s made me become a better mathlete, and I feel very excited for my future."
MathCON Medalist
"I love the gathering of students from all over the country. I think it’s really great opportunity for my students, and they get to be a part of this exciting event. I would definitely encourage other schools to participate."
MathCON Teacher
"Mathcon prepares you for the future. It makes your child know they can stand out in everything they do. Winning the prize doesn’t matter. What matters is going out there and doing your best."
MathCON Parent
FAQs
What grades can participate in MathCON?
4th-12th Grades
Is the MathCON Online Test timed, and if so, what is the time limit?
The first round online test will be timed! 50 minutes, 32 multiple-choice questions to be exact.
How can I register my school for MathCON?
To register your school for MathCON and become the MathCON Coordinator, any school administrator, math department head, or teacher can complete the registration.
Once your school is registered, up to 1,000 students can participate in the first round of the MathCON Online Test. The MathCON Coordinator will receive a username and password, which can be shared with other interested math teachers at your school.
With this login information, math teachers can then add their students (either their entire math class or selected students) to the MathCON Admin Portal. Students can start studying practice tests and take the online test when the testing window opens in January. Teachers can continue to add or upload students until the last day of testing, March 7, 2025.
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Have more questions?
Check out the full MathCON FAQ section here, or contact the MathCON team for more information.