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2025–2026 Math League Preliminary Round (Grades 1–12)
2025–2026 Math League Activities
New York Times Article on the Math League
Founded in 1977, the Math League is a leading program for developing mathematical thinking among primary and secondary school students. It has had a significant influence not only in the United States and North America but also internationally.
Mr. Steven R. Conrad and Mr. Daniel Flegler, founders of the Math League, are renowned American mathematics educators. In 1977, Mr. Flegler received the Princeton University Award for Excellence in Secondary Education. In 1985, both educators received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST), presented by President Reagan. The PAEMST is the nation’s highest honor for teachers of mathematics and science (including computer science). Awardees serve as models for their colleagues, inspire their communities, and lead efforts to improve mathematics and science education. Mr. Flegler was honored as the winner from New Jersey, and Mr. Conrad as the winner from New York.
Mr. Steven R. Conrad and Mr. Daniel Flegler have served as editors and reviewers for numerous mathematics journals, as well as chairpersons or committee members for mathematics competitions in fifteen states and territories. They also served for six years on SAT committees and, together, have published 24 books.
The Math League Activities consist of preliminary rounds (grades 1–12), semi-finals (grades 1–10), finals and summer tournaments (grades 1–10), and the International Summer Math Challenge (grades 1–12).
The preliminary round questions are flexible, engaging, and closely connected to everyday life. They help students understand and appreciate mathematics, encourage innovation, and spark curiosity, cultivating a spirit of active exploration.
The purpose of the semi-finals is to expose students to the strengths and unique characteristics of American mathematics teaching: a heuristic style that emphasizes application, ease, enjoyment, real-life relevance, and a research-based, exploratory approach. This experience is designed to inspire students to think mathematically while cultivating creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. In addition, the semi-finals assess students’ English reading comprehension and communication abilities.
The Finals examination — jointly prepared by Math League and faculty from Princeton University, Columbia University, Williams College, and Swarthmore College — is highly challenging and features creative, engaging problems designed to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. It provides an excellent platform for mathematics enthusiasts to showcase their talents. Participants in the Math League Finals and Summer Tournament compete in the Finals and study under renowned mathematicians from institutions such as Princeton, Columbia, Williams, Swarthmore, Rutgers, and other leading universities.
The Math League activities are flexible, engaging, challenging, and relevant to everyday life. They help students understand and appreciate mathematics, inspire innovation, and stimulate their interest in learning mathematics, cultivating a spirit of active exploration. Mathematics also fosters creativity and inspiration, enabling students to use logical reasoning, reason rationally, and live, work, and make decisions flexibly and joyfully.
The Math League’s event has been held annually since 1977 and has had a wide and lasting impact. Although the United States’ overall performance in the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO)—the world’s most prestigious mathematics competition for secondary students—lags behind that of China and some other countries, it leads many nations in undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate mathematics research. As one educator observed: ‘American K–12 education is not as simple as it’s often portrayed. The United States is home to world-class universities, numerous Nobel Prize and Fields Medal (mathematics’ highest honor) winners, and countless innovations in science, technology, and the humanities.’ One way to explore this paradox is by participating in the Math League’s Mind Exploration event.
New York Times Article on the Math League