WHAT IS JHMT

The Johns Hopkins Math Tournament (JHMT) is an annual, student-run math competition designed for middle and high school students globally. For over 20 years, JHMT has challenged the most innovative minds with creative problem-solving tasks requiring a sophisticated understanding of a wide range of mathematical concepts.

Contest format

The Johns Hopkins Math Tournament is a full-day contest for middle schoolers and high schoolers. Students will compete in teams of four.

The format is as follows:

  • Team round - 60 minutes

    • Middle school - theme round, short answer

    • High school - proof round, long answer

  • Individual round - 60 minutes, 15 short answer questions

  • Relay round - 30 minutes, 3 sets of 4 short answer questions

  • Tiebreakers (individual only) - 5 multiple choice questions, speed round