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.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the organization that sponsors the USAMO?

  1. Mathematical Association of America (MAA)
  2. American Mathematical Society (AMS)
  3. Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM)
  4. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who is eligible to participate in the USAMO?

  1. High school students in the United States
  2. High school students in Canada
  3. High school students in Mexico
  4. High school students in all three countries
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How many students are invited to participate in the USAMO each year?

  1. 200
  2. 300
  3. 400
  4. 500
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the format of the USAMO?

  1. A single 6-hour exam
  2. Two 3-hour exams
  3. Three 2-hour exams
  4. Four 1.5-hour exams
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the difficulty level of the USAMO?

  1. Easy
  2. Moderate
  3. Difficult
  4. Very difficult
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the prize for winning the USAMO?

  1. A gold medal
  2. A silver medal
  3. A bronze medal
  4. All of the above
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the significance of winning the USAMO?

  1. It is a prestigious honor.
  2. It increases your chances of being admitted to a top university.
  3. It can lead to a career in mathematics.
  4. All of the above
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who are some notable past winners of the USAMO?

  1. Noam Elkies
  2. Elon Musk
  3. Jeff Bezos
  4. Bill Gates
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

When was the first USAMO held?

  1. 1972
  2. 1973
  3. 1974
  4. 1975
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How many times has the United States team won the IMO?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the current USAMO coach?

  1. Po-Shen Loh
  2. Ravi Vakil
  3. Michael J. Larsen
  4. David H. Cox
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Where is the USAMO held each year?

  1. Washington, D.C.
  2. New York City
  3. Chicago
  4. Los Angeles
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the website of the USAMO?

  1. www.usamo.org
  2. www.maa.org/usamo
  3. www.ams.org/usamo
  4. www.siam.org/usamo
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the email address of the USAMO?

Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the phone number of the USAMO?

  1. (202) 387-5200
  2. (212) 573-8200
  3. (312) 915-2500
  4. (213) 740-2500