Problem Solving Competitions

High School Problem Solving Competition

The seventh annual High School Problem Solving Competition will be held on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, from 5:25-7:35 PM. All high school students are eligible to participate.

Contestants are given 5-6 problems for 2 hours. This competition is not multiple choice; full solutions/proofs are expected. The first place winner is invited to participate in the Adnan H. Sabuwala PSC. The top three scorers will be recognized at the Department of Mathematics Day, Friday, November 17, 2023, and awarded prizes.

Previous tests and solutions

• High School PSC 2016 Problems, High School PSC 2016 Solutions
• High School PSC 2017 Problems, High School PSC 2017 Solutions
• High School PSC 2018 Problems, High School PSC 2018 Solutions

 

Adnan H. Sabuwala Problem Solving Competition

The fifth annual Adnan H. Sabuwala Problem Solving Competition will be held on Thursday, November 9, 2023, from 5:25-7:35 PM. All Fresno State students (including part-time and high school students taking classes at Fresno State this semester) are eligible to participate.

Dr. Adnan H. Sabuwala was a faculty member in the Department of Mathematics from 2008-2019. He was passionate about mathematics problem solving and promoting problem solving competitions for students of all ages. This competition is held in his honor.

Contestants are given 5-6 problems for 2 hours. This competition is not multiple choice; full solutions/proofs are expected. The top three scorers will be recognized at the Department of Mathematics Day, Friday, November 17, 2023, and awarded prizes.