The GCTM State Mathematics Tournament is an invitation only math tournament that takes place in Macon on the last Saturday in April each year. Invited schools are asked to bring a single four-person team.  Individuals are also sometimes invited to compete in consideration for the Georgia ARML team.

Invitations are based on results from math tournaments around the state.  Tournament organizers are encouraged to submit their tournament's Varsity results to the tournament secretary, Tom Fulton, at tfulton42@gmail.com, so winning teams and individuals may be invited. 

The State Math Tournament consists of three rounds: a written test, individual ciphering, and pair ciphering.

The individual written test contains 45 multiple-choice questions and 5 free-response questions with a 90-minute time limit.  A student can expect questions from the following area of mathematics, with an indication of the number of problems in each area: Algebra (10-18), Geometry (8-12), Analytic Geometry (5-10), Trigonometry (4-8), Precalculus (4-8), Calculus (1-3), Discrete Math (10-15).  The scoring for the written test is 5C+B, where C is the number correct and B is the number left blank.  Incorrect answers earn zero points.

The individual ciphering consists of 10 problems, given one-at-a-time, each with a two-minute time limit.  The pair ciphering consists of two rounds.  In each round, each pair of students receives four questions and must complete all four within four minutes.

The winning individuals are determined by the sum of the participant's written test score and ciphering score.  The winning teams are determined by the sum of the four individual scores plus the pair ciphering.  Trophies are awarded to the top 10 individuals and the top 5 teams.  The top team in each GHSA classification and in GISA that is not already in the top 5 also earns a trophy.

Questions or concerns should be addressed to Chuck Garner at cgarner@rockdale.k12.ga.us or cgarner@gctm.org.

STATE MATHEMATICS TOURNAMENT FIRST PLACE SCHOOLS