How do I get better at Putnam problems?

To give yourself the best shot at doing well on the Putnam Exam, be sure to work through a lot of practice problems, take high-level math classes, participate in practice Putnams, and set up or join a study group of other Putnam competitors.

Are you allowed a calculator on the Putnam?

Calculators, computers, references, and drawing tools are not allowed, and cell phones must be turned off and stowed away during the exam.

What math do you need to know for Putnam?

The topics cover a range of material in undergraduate mathematics, but most problems require only calculus (MAT 295-296-397), linear algebra (MAT 331), and discrete mathematics (MAT 375).

Can you take the Putnam in high school?

Please note, a student may participate in the official Putnam Competition at most four times. Generally, we discourage high school students from exhausting their eligibility. If you are not regularly enrolled as an undergraduate at an institution of higher education, then you are ineligible.

What is the highest score on the Putnam?

120 points
The highest score on the six-hour exam was 114 out of a possible 120 points. Cash prizes are awarded to the Putnam Fellows, the Elizabeth Lowell Putnam Prize winner, and the mathematics departments and student members of the highest ranked teams. 2018 Top Five Putnam Teams: Harvard University.

Where can I find the 81st Putnam Competition problems and solutions?

The 81st William Lowell Putnam Competition Problems and Solutions are now available to download. Follow the links below to access the PDF files. Problems and solutions starting from the year 2017 can be found on the Putnam Competition Archive page.

What is the Putnam archive?

The Putnam Archive. The William Lowell Putnam Mathematics Competition is a North American math contest for college students, organized by the Mathematical Association of America (MAA). Each year on the first Saturday in December, several thousand US and Canadian students spend 6 hours (in two sittings) trying to solve 12 problems.

Will the Putnam Competition return this year?

A. Yes, the Putnam Competition will return this year to its standard format. We will again have an individual competition and a team competition, with awards, prizes, and honorable mentions.The competition will take place on Saturday, December 4, proctored in-person on campuses across the US and Canada. Q. When does supervisor registration open?

What is the MAA official Putnam home page?

The MAA official Putnam home pageincludes information about the competition, including exam administration details; an archive of problems and solutionsstarting from 2017; and information about four published compilations of Putnam exams: The William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition.