 | Arkansas Council of teachers of mathematics |
The ACTM Invitational State Math Contest will take place Saturday, April 25th, 2026, on the campus of The University of Central Arkansas in Conway.
Invited students will receive a letter with registration instructions. These letters will be sent approximately Late March 2026.
Contestants should arrive at the UCA Math and Computer Science Building starting at 9 am. The math contests begin promptly at 10 am. The Awards Ceremony will take place at 1 pm in Main Hall’s Ida Waldron Auditorium.
Students should bring at least two sharpened pencils and a calculator.
A map showing nearby parking options is available here.
For information about the statewide contests: Dr. Garth Johnson, state contest director, garthj@uca.edu .
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to pay a registration fee to participate in the State Math Contest?
No. There is no additional fee to participate in the state contest.Are there campus dining options available between the Contest and the Award Assembly?
Yes. See the UCA Campus Dining page for details.Available options on Saturday, April 25, 2026:
Student Center Food Court 11a-5p
Chick-fil-A 11a-5p
Pizza Hut 11a-4p
Student Center C-Store 11a-5p
Twisted Taco (in Donaghey Hall) 11a-8p
Christian Cafeteria 10:30a-1p
Many other options are available near campus.
My school will be sending a bus. Where should we park?
There are a few larger parking lots to the north-eastern-side of the UCA Math Building that should be large enough for a bus.I forgot my calculator on Contest Day. Do you have one I can borrow?
No, We do not have calculators to lend for the Math Contest.