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For questions and concerns about the UWO Math Contest please contact:
Eric Kuennen
Mathematics Professor
UW Oshkosh
kuennene@uwosh.edu
UWO Mathematical Problem Solving Contest
This Year’s Math Contest Date: Thursday April 30, 2026.
Registration for the 2026 contest is now CLOSED. For already registered schools that need to complete Step 2, see: 2026 Math Contest Registration page.
The UW Oshkosh Mathematical Problem Solving Contest is designed for motivated students in grades 7-10 who show an affinity for mathematics and mathematical sciences. Our goal in establishing this event is to help spark and foster interest in young people to pursue further study and careers in mathematics and other STEM fields, and to share what the faculty and programs at UW Oshkosh have to offer.
Event Schedule: Thursday April 30, 2026
8:00 – 8:20 am Arrival and Check-in
8:35 – 9:35 am Individual Problem Solving Contest
9:45 – 10:40 am Group Problem Solving Contest
11:00 –1:20 pm Lunch and Activities
1:35 – 2:10 pm Awards Ceremony
2:10– 2:20 pm Departure from Campus
Contest Overview
Each student is invited to compete in a 45-minute Individual Problem-solving contest, as well as on a team of up to 4 students for the Team Problem-solving contest. The problems are written to test mathematical problem-solving skills, and will be aligned with the Common Core Standards for Mathematical Practice. We hope that your students will find the test items to be engaging as well as challenging.
Students will compete in two divisions, one for grades 7-8 and one for grades 9-10. For the Team contest, teams should be made up of students within the same division.
Trophies and medals will be given to the individuals and teams with the top scores within each division, and trophies will be awarded to the top performing schools.
See: 2026 Math Contest Rules and Information
Post-contest Activities
After the problem-solving contests in the morning, we will offer a wide variety of programs and activities for your students to participate in on campus, including a math game show, and demonstrations and hands-on activities in Mathematics and a variety of STEM fields. Registered schools will receive an information packet via email during the week of March 15 that includes contest site information, schedule of activities, and information about signing up for optional limited-capacity sessions.
See: 2026 Schedule of Activities.
Lunch Options
Students may (1) bring their own lunch, or (2) may purchase tickets in advance for Blackhawk Commons (all you can eat hot entrees, salad bar, hamburgers, and sandwiches, etc.), or (3) may purchase lunch a la carte at the Reeve Union.
Contest Registration
Registration for the 2026 contest is now CLOSED. For already registered schools that need to complete Step 2, see: 2026 Math Contest Registration page.
2026 Contest Important Dates
Thursday January 8: School Registration Opens.
Thursday March 19: Early Registration deadline. Preliminary Schedule of Activities will be published by this date.
Thursday April 9: Final Registration confirmations will be emailed out, with assigned contest locations (including bus drop-off and pickup sites) and assigned lunch sessions.
Thursday April 16: Student Registration Spreadsheet and Field Trip Form due. Sign-up for limited capacity sessions begins.
Thursday April 30: Contest Event Date
Links from the April 2025 Contest:
- 2025 Awards List
- 2025 Score Distributions
- 2025 Individual Contest Problems
- 2025 Team Contest Problems
- 2025 UW Oshkosh Today story
- 2025 Math Contest Rules and Information
- 2025 Schedule of Activities
Results and Problems from Previous Contests
(Note: We have decided not to post answers or solutions to previous contests. However, if you have any questions about one of these problems, email Eric and we’d be happy to discuss it with you.
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