Fundamental
Exams of
Remarkable
Mathematical
Ability and
Talent |
| FERMAT
(Fundamental Exams
of Remarkable Mathematical
Ability and Talent)
is the two-stage individual competition of the contest.
All contest participants begin the day by completing a one-hour multiple-choice
exam called FERMAT I, which is then machine graded. The participants
who score in the top 50 on FERMAT I advance to the second stage of
the competition, FERMAT II, after lunch. FERMAT II consists
of essay-type mathematical problems which demand uncommon creativity
and originality in their solutions. These exams are hand-graded by
members of the Mathematics Department faculty. All questions and problems
assume preparation in Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry. |
AWARDS
Immediately following the championship round of the Math Bowl (about 4:00
p.m.), awards for FERMAT I and II are presented as follows:
- Engraved Plaques to students who score in the top 5 on FERMAT I,
- Engraved Plaques and four-year, in-state tuition and fees scholarships
of $4,000 a year to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, to students who score in the top 10 on FERMAT II.
Previous winners of scholarships may compete again, but they will
not deprive another participant of a scholarship. Certificates of Participation
for each student, an award for the top FERMAT I scorer from each high
school, and Certificates of Merit for the top 50 finalists of FERMAT I are
mailed to each school along with statistical results of the exams.
Previous exams are provided below. (Solutions are not posted
- ask your Math teacher for help with these!)
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updated: Oct 21st 2011
