Contest Details

Michigan Math Meet 2024 was held on Saturday, March 9, 2024 in Weiser Hall (500 Church St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109). Come back soon for more information of Michigan Math 2025!
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Rules
Michigan Math Meet is a team-based math competition for high school students. Participants will compete in teams of four in several different rounds, and the highest scoring teams and individuals will receive prizes. The difficulty level of problems in this competition ranges from that of easier AMC 10/12 problems to upper-AIME problems. All contest problems are solvable without the use of calculus. Calculators or other computational aids are not allowed in any round.

Proposition 1: Power Round

The Power Round is a proof-based team round in which contestants will have 90 minutes to answer a set of open-ended mathematical questions. This round differs from other rounds in that instead of providing a single, numerical answer, students will write a mathematical proof to justify their solutions. The round will explore a mathematical concept, and students will prove expository results about the topic. The Power Round will be graded not only on correctness, but also clarity and comprehensiveness of solutions. The Power Round is worth 30% of the team score.

Proposition 2: Individual Round

The Individual Round is a 10 problem, 60 minute round in a traditional exam format. All problems in this round are weighted equally, and the problems will be roughly arranged in order of difficulty. These problems will consist of a wide variety of mathematical topics. Each student's score will contribute to 5% of the team score, for a total of 20%.

Proposition 3: Team Round

The Team Round is a team-based round where students will work together to collectively solve 10 problems in 60 minutes. All problems in this round are weighted equally, and the problems will be roughly arranged in order of difficulty. These problems will consist of a wide variety of mathematical topics, and teams will have to collaborate effectively in order to do well. The Team Round is worth 30% of the team score.

Proposition 4: Wolverine Round

The Wolverine Round is a team-based round that focuses on speed and accuracy. Teams will have 60 minutes to solve 24 problems, divided into 8 sets of 3 problems each. Each team must submit their answers to a set before receiving the next set, and once a set is submitted, teams cannot return to a previous set. Later problem sets will be weighed more, though they will also be more difficult on average. The Wolverine Round is worth 20% of the team score.

Proposition 5: Tiebreaker Round

The Tiebreaker Round is a round which will serve as a tiebreaker for the highest scoring indiviuals. Competitors will receive three problems, and allowed to begin at the same time. When a competitor submits their answers, their time will be recorded, and ties will be broken first by number of correct answers and then by order. This round does not affect team scores.

Schedule
8:30 – 9:00 Registration
9:00 – 9:30 Opening Remarks
9:30 – 11:00 Proposition 1: Power Round
11:15 – 12:15 Proposition 2: Individual Round
12:15 – 1:15 Lunch (Provided)
1:15 – 2:15 Proposition 3: Team Round
2:30 – 3:30 Proposition 4: Wolverine Round
3:45 – 4:15 Proposition 5: Tiebreaker Round
4:30 – 5:00 Awards and Closing Remarks