An international online mathematics competition for high school teams of 1–6 members. Free to participate, with a 90-minute problem-solving session over a 10-day window each spring.
Purple Comet is an international mathematics competition for high school students held online. It's free to participate with a team consisting of 1–6 members. It depends on solving problems in a 90-minute session during a 10-day window each spring. Each team is required to have an adult sponsor or direct supervisor. There are two levels of competition: - **Middle School Contest**: 20 problems to be completed in 60 minutes. - **High School Contest**: 30 problems to be completed in 90 minutes. The competition is an excellent entry point for students looking to experience international math competitions in a low-pressure, team-based format.
Note: Registration continues through the end of the contest window.
Based on real experiences from STEM students who participated in this competition.