School-wide math contests are held on six different Tuesdays throughout the year. These contests are part of a state contest, the
California Math League. Hundreds of high schools throughout the state participate, both at the state and county levels.
M-A students are invited to participate in these 30-minute contests. Students will solve six challenging math problems by applying high school-level concepts. Topics range from geometry through pre-calculus. A student can score from 0 to 6 on each contest. We encourage all students to participate. Most participants are enrolled in Geometry Enriched, AS Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus, and AP Statistics.
The benefits of participating include solving challenging math problems, the fun of competing with peers, earning math awards, and a great entry for college resumes. Math contests give students an opportunity to engage in independent thinking that cuts across the math curriculum. We believe that students who participate in math contests over their high school career become more skilled at taking standardized tests, like the SAT, math subject tests, and AP math exams.
2025-2026 California Math League Contest Dates
October 14 January 13
November 11 February 10
December 9 March 10
The math contest will be held on the above dates before school and during 7th period in designated classrooms in the G-wing.
Students will use THIS LINK to RSVP to the math contest. (Link will open one week prior to the contest date.)