The competition will consist of an individual comprehensive examination on computers and a team written competition that will be restricted to six students from each school. Public schools will be placed in three divisions according to enrollment: Division I (enrollment in grades 10, 11, and 12 of 700 or more); Division II (enrollment of 300—699); and Division III (enrollment fewer than 300). Private school teams will be placed in these divisions according to mathematics courses offered.

Questions for the contest will come from pre-calculus mathematics. The individual competition will last one hour and the collaborative team contest will consist of twelve questions and will last forty-five minutes. Calculators are allowed for the team competition, but not the individual competition.  This year each team will have its own room and white board.

We will offer cash prizes this year!   In the individual exam, first place will receive $100, second place will receive $50, and third place will receive $25.  The sponsor from the top team in each division will receive $100.  We hope that the sponsor will use the cash prize for resources for the math contest, books, travel, supplies, etc.

Team awards, based on the team written competition and the highest individual scores from that school, will be given in the form of trophies and certificates. Three trophies will be awarded in each division. Three other teams with high scores will be awarded certificates. The top 20 students will receive trophies or certificates.

To help defray expenses, a $10.00 per student registration fee will be charged. Please remit payment with your completed entry form no later than November 6, 2015, so we can better plan for the convenience and comfort of our contestants and participating sponsors. Students or teachers requiring special accommodations to participate fully in the tournament competitions should contact my office at least one week before the tournament to make necessary arrangements.

I am looking forward to your participation in our tournament at the University on November 14.  In the interim, if I can offer further assistance regarding the Math Tournament, please let me know. For information concerning the Math Tournament, please send an email to at kabe.moen@ua.edu. For general University of Alabama admissions information or material about academic and co-curricular opportunities, please call the Undergraduate Admissions Office toll-free at 1-800-933-BAMA. Please feel free to give copies of this letter and accompanying entry form to other schools that may wish to enter our competition.