22nd Annual OSSM Middle School Mathematics:

An Awesome Contest – Spring 2024

The Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (OSSM) middle school math contest is a free math competition for all Oklahoma students in grades six, seven, and eight. It promotes mathematics skills above the regular classroom and is a vehicle into the world of “contest math.”

The two-round event begins early in the spring semester. The contest is now complete, and we hope you will check back for information on the 2025 competition. Information currently contained on this page is for informational purposes.

ROUND ONE – Closed

JANUARY 8 – FEBRUARY 23

The locally administered test features 25 questions based on topics that address Oklahoma’s middle school mathematics standards. Students are allowed 40 minutes to complete the test. Calculators are not allowed.
Individual students may compete if their local school does not. Parents will register the child and perform the duties of test administrator. 
Home-schooled students are encouraged to participate.

ROUND TWO – Closed

APRIL 2024

Please review the documents listed below to determine which category your school falls under:

Small Schools Assignment on April 6, 2024
Large Schools Assignment on April 13, 2024

To see the program for the math contest, click on the below documents:

Small School Program for April 6
Large School Program for April 13

Important Information for the Day of the Math Contest:

Click here for important things you need to know, including directions and additional information.

For more information, contact Dan Vossen, OSSM Outreach Coordinator, at Dan.Vossen@OSSM.edu.-