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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. |
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 exams are provided below. (Solutions are not posted - ask your Math teacher for help with these!)
| Fermat I | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 |
| Fermat II | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 |
