How to Participate

HOW TO GET THE PROBLEM SETS

Find the current problems at the “Current Problem Set” link on the front page (visible once you click on the “Problem Sets” menu item).  You can sign up for our email list to be notified when the new problems are posted.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Work on the current problem set, and write up any solutions. Submit your solutions by the deadline posted on the problem set according to the instruction below. You may start participating on any problem set. You do not have to solve all five problems in each set; submit any number that you can do. Do not be surprised if you cannot get them all; some of them are very difficult. You are doing well if you can do any of them. The problem sets are graded; partial credit is given. Solutions and coded lists of solvers will be posted later. (See the “Scores” page.)

REQUIREMENTS FOR SOLUTIONS

  1. All submitted solutions must represent your own mathematical work and reasoning.
  2. Solutions require a proof or justification.
  3. Solutions must be handwritten. Computer-generated illustrations or figures may be included when helpful, but the solution itself must be handwritten.
  4. All submissions must comply with the competition’s posted AI Policy.
  5. All submissions must have a cover page with the components described below.

COVER PAGE REQUIREMENTS

  • The cover page should contain the following declaration: I certify that these solutions are my own work and that I did not use AI tools in preparing them. The declaration should be signed and dated by the student.
  • The cover page should contain the following information:
    • Problem set number (e.g. Problem Set 2, 2026-2027)
    • Student’s name
    • Grade
    • School
    • Home address
    • Student email address
    • Teacher’s name
    • Teacher’s email address

HOW TO SUBMIT SOLUTIONS

You have two options to submit solutions. Please make sure that all scanned pages are clear, complete, and easy to read before submitting your solutions.

1. Email your solutions to talent@math.wisc.edu as an attachment.

2. Use our upload form.