United States of America Mathematical Olympiad
Tests basic knowledge about the United States of America Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO), including its history, format, eligibility, and organization.
Questions
What is the name of the organization that sponsors the USAMO?
- Mathematical Association of America (MAA)
- American Mathematical Society (AMS)
- Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM)
- National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
Who is eligible to participate in the USAMO?
- High school students in the United States
- High school students in Canada
- High school students in Mexico
- High school students in all three countries
How many students are invited to participate in the USAMO each year?
- 200
- 300
- 400
- 500
What is the format of the USAMO?
- A single 6-hour exam
- Two 3-hour exams
- Three 2-hour exams
- Four 1.5-hour exams
What is the difficulty level of the USAMO?
- Easy
- Moderate
- Difficult
- Very difficult
What is the prize for winning the USAMO?
- A gold medal
- A silver medal
- A bronze medal
- All of the above
What is the significance of winning the USAMO?
- It is a prestigious honor.
- It increases your chances of being admitted to a top university.
- It can lead to a career in mathematics.
- All of the above
Who are some notable past winners of the USAMO?
- Noam Elkies
- Elon Musk
- Jeff Bezos
- Bill Gates
When was the first USAMO held?
- 1972
- 1973
- 1974
- 1975
How many times has the United States team won the IMO?
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
What is the name of the current USAMO coach?
- Po-Shen Loh
- Ravi Vakil
- Michael J. Larsen
- David H. Cox
Where is the USAMO held each year?
- Washington, D.C.
- New York City
- Chicago
- Los Angeles
What is the website of the USAMO?
- www.usamo.org
- www.maa.org/usamo
- www.ams.org/usamo
- www.siam.org/usamo
What is the email address of the USAMO?
What is the phone number of the USAMO?
- (202) 387-5200
- (212) 573-8200
- (312) 915-2500
- (213) 740-2500