Problem Solving Competitions

High School Problem Solving Competition

The tenth annual High School Problem Solving Competition will be held on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 5:25 - 7:35 PM. All high school students are eligible to participate.

Contestants are given 5-6 problems for 2 hours. This competition is not multiple choice; full solutions/proofs are expected. The first place winner is invited to participate in the Adnan H. Sabuwala PSC. The top three scorers will be recognized at the Department of Mathematics Day, which will be held on Friday, November 21, 2025, and awarded prizes.

Registration
To participate in the competition, please complete the registration form.

Previous tests and solutions

• High School PSC 2016 Problems, High School PSC 2016 Solutions
• High School PSC 2017 Problems, High School PSC 2017 Solutions
• High School PSC 2018 Problems, High School PSC 2018 Solutions
• High School PSC 2021 Problems, High School PSC 2021 Solutions
• High School PSC 2023 Problems, High School PSC 2023 Solutions

 

Adnan H. Sabuwala Problem Solving Competition

The seventh annual Adnan H. Sabuwala Problem Solving Competition will be held on Thursday, November 14, 2025, from 4:00-6:10 PM. All Fresno State students (including part-time and high school students taking classes at Fresno State this semester) are eligible to participate.

Dr. Adnan H. Sabuwala was a faculty member in the Department of Mathematics from 2008-2019. He was passionate about mathematics problem solving and promoting problem solving competitions for students of all ages. This competition is held in his honor.

Contestants are given 5-6 problems for 2 hours. This competition is not multiple choice; full solutions/proofs are expected. The top three scorers will be recognized at the Department of Mathematics Day, which will be held on Friday, November 21, 2025, and awarded prizes.