ABOUT OUR CONTESTS
- Five Olympiad Contests, each consisting of five questions, and limited to 30 minutes are held monthly from November through March. MOEMS® sets an approximately 4-week window in which each Olympiad may be administered.
GOALS OF OUR CONTESTS
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To stimulate enthusiasm and a love for mathematics
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To introduce mathematical concepts
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To teach strategies for problem solving
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To develop mathematical flexibility
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To strengthen mathematical intuition
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To foster mathematical creativity and ingenuity
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To provide the satisfaction, joy and thrill of solving challenges
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To develop an appreciation of mathematics
OUR TOURNAMENTS
WHY HOST A TOURNAMENT
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Flexible Format: You decide the date, location, and who to invite.
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Your Name, Your Event: Customize the tournament name and make it your own.
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Proven Support: Receive a detailed Tournament Handbook to guide your planning.
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Open Participation: Host as many teams as your venue can accommodate.
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Sponsor Involvement: Professional organizations, colleges and after-school enrichment programs have all been known to support!
TOURNAMENT LOCATIONS
Reach out to learn more about contests and tournaments
HOW DO I REGISTER FOR A TOURNAMENT?
Fill out the Tournament Agreement from moems.org and send it to our office for approval. Once approved, you will be asked to pay the fees in order to receive all materials.
WHAT’S IN THE HANDBOOK?
The handbook includes detailed event instructions, timelines, seating plans, responsibilities, and sample forms for promotion and registration for a successful event.
HOW IS THE TOURNAMENT DIFFERENT FROM THE MONTHLY CONTESTS?
The tournament features the same style of problems, but a different format featuring two parts: Individual Round and Team Round. In the event of a tie, tiebreaker questions are also provided.
WHAT DOES “IT’S YOUR TOURNAMENT” MEAN?
The name you give your tournament will appear on the top of every page (template provided). Your tournament is a representation of your group. Tournaments can boost your group’s visibility, build community, and even raise funds.
WHAT DOES THE SPONSOR NEED TO DO?
The sponsoring organization sets fees (if any), picks a site, invites schools, prints contests, and provides awards. The handbook guides the process.
HOW ARE RESULTS SHARED?
Scores are entered by volunteers into a preset excel calculator spreadsheet during the event to determine rankings and allow for same-day awards.
ARE SOLUTIONS TO THE PROBLEMS INCLUDED?
Yes, solutions are included in the suggested PowerPoint slides for easy explanation.
DO STUDENTS NEED TO HAVE PARTICIPATED IN THE MONTHLY MATH OLYMPIAD CONTESTS?
No. Anyone can join, and it's a great intro to Math Olympiads! Tournaments may be administered April through December of the same school year.
WHAT IF I HAVE MORE QUESTIONS?
We are always available to help you or answer any other questions you may have. Contact us at 516.781.2400 or office@moems.org.
