COMAP
High School Mathematical Contest in Modeling (HiMCM)
- HiMCM offers students the opportunity to compete in a team setting using mathematics to present solutions to real-world modeling problems.
- Open-ended problems are posted on the web and students spend three days brainstorming and deepening a solution
- Teams are allowed to work on the problem at any available facility and then submit their solution papers to COMAP for centralized judging.
- Past problems archived – a great resource for educators!
WHY HiMCM?
- Gain a deeper understanding of how mathematics is used to solve real-world problems
- Stimulate and improve problem solving skills
- Develop technical writing skills
- Apply research skills
- Work as part of a team
- Spark interest in how the world around them operates
