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    Purple Comet! Math Meet

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    An international online team mathematics contest built around timed problem solving, collaboration and flexible scheduling within a multi-day competition window.

    Last verified: 17 Aug 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens
    Purple Comet! Math Meet

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    Purple Comet Math Meet at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility

    Current status

    Open now

    Eligibility

    Middle and high school teams

    Age range / Year group

    Approximately 11-19

    Location / Region

    Online worldwide

    Cost

    Free

    Prize highlight

    Certificates and published results

    Entry format

    Online team problem solving

    Deadline

    15 April 2027

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    Purple Comet Math Meet summary

    Purple Comet is a collaborative mathematics contest in which teams tackle problems ranging from accessible to extremely challenging.

    Middle-school teams face 20 problems, while high-school teams face 30. Answers are entered through the contest website after the supervisor starts the team clock.

    It suits students who enjoy mathematical puzzles, time pressure and sharing approaches with teammates.

    What is Purple Comet! Math Meet?

    Purple Comet! Math Meet is an annual international mathematics competition run by AwesomeMath and designed by an experienced contest team. It has operated since 2003 and focuses on collaborative problem solving rather than individual written exposition.

    Teams choose a convenient start time within the published competition window. Once an adult supervisor starts the clock, students work together on progressively challenging problems and submit integer answers through the contest website.

    Why Succeed highlights Purple Comet Math Meet

    • The team format rewards mathematical communication as well as individual problem-solving ability.

    • Separate middle- and high-school levels make the challenge more appropriately targeted.

    • Teams can choose their own start time within the multi-day competition window.

    • Past contests provide a practical route for teams to rehearse the format.

    • International participation and translated problem sheets make the event broadly accessible.

    Who is Purple Comet Math Meet for?

    Best for

    Students who enjoy timed mathematical puzzles, collaborative reasoning and dividing complex work across a team.

    Not ideal if

    You want extended written solutions to be assessed, or prefer an untimed individual competition.

    Is Purple Comet Math Meet worth it?

    Purple Comet is worth considering for students who want a demanding but accessible team mathematics experience. The timed format tests prioritisation and communication alongside technical problem solving.

    Its main limitation is that submitted answers are scored without evaluating students’ written reasoning. Recognition is certificate-based rather than a substantial prize, so the strongest value comes from the challenge and team experience itself.

    How much preparation does Purple Comet Math Meet need?

    Effort level

    Moderate to high.

    Best started

    Begin practising several weeks before 6 April 2027.

    Main challenge

    Balancing speed, accuracy and communication across the team.

    Typical preparation

    • Use previous meets to practise under the correct 60- or 90-minute limit.

    • Agree how the team will divide problems and share promising approaches.

    • Rehearse entering answers and checking that each response has been submitted correctly.

    Useful if

    You already enjoy non-routine mathematics or maths-circle problems.

    What do students do on Purple Comet Math Meet?

    A team collaborates on a set of mathematics problems, entering nonnegative integer answers through its online account before its level-specific clock expires.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      An adult supervisor registers the team and reviews the contest rules.

    2. 2

      The team selects a convenient time within the competition window.

    3. 3

      The supervisor starts the official team clock.

    4. 4

      Students view or use printed copies of the contest problems.

    5. 5

      Team members divide work, discuss solutions and perform permitted calculations.

    6. 6

      Students submit and revise answers through the online form before time expires.

    Purple Comet Math Meet dates and deadlines

    Registration opens

    1 February 2027

    Adult supervisors can begin registering teams.

    Upcoming

    Registration deadline

    15 April 2027

    Registration continues through the end of the competition.

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    Competition window

    6-15 April 2027

    Teams choose a start time within this window.

    Upcoming

    Answers published

    16 April 2027

    Expected at about 18:00 UTC.

    Upcoming

    Results published

    19 April 2027

    Expected at about 18:00 UTC.

    Upcoming

    Eligibility and requirements

    • Competitive entrants must not have completed high school.

    • Competitive middle-school entrants must be under 16.

    • Competitive high-school entrants must be under 20.

    • Teams may include one to six students.

    • Each team needs a supervisor aged at least 21.

    • Home-schooled and mixed-school teams may enter.

    • Non-competitive teams have no age or grade restrictions.

    How much does Purple Comet Math Meet cost?

    Entry cost

    Free — Voluntary contributions are encouraged but not required.

    How to enter Purple Comet Math Meet

    1. 1

      Find an adult aged at least 21 to supervise the team.

    2. 2

      The adult creates an account through the supervisor registration page.

    3. 3

      The supervisor logs in and registers a team of one to six students.

    4. 4

      Review the official rules and optionally practise with previous contests.

    5. 5

      The supervisor starts the team clock at the chosen competition time.

    6. 6

      The team logs in, solves the problems and submits its answers.

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    Submission requirements

    Teams submit answers online, and only the final timely answer recorded for each problem is graded.

    • One to six students per team

    • Adult supervisor aged at least 21

    • Answers submitted through the contest web form

    • Nonnegative integer answer format

    • No outside help or Internet solution searches

    • No generative AI use

    • One computer per simultaneously competing team

    Prizes and recognition

    Competitive team recognition

    Winning teams receive award certificates and have their results published.

    Participation recognition

    Other participants receive downloadable participation certificates.

    What this may help with

    Demonstrating sustained interest in collaborative mathematics.

    What it does not guarantee

    University admission or high-value financial recognition.

    Judging criteria

    • Correct answers submitted before the team clock expires
    • The final submitted answer for each problem
    • Compliance with competition and collaboration rules

    No weighted judging rubric is published.

    How to stand out

    1. Practise past problems under the exact time limit for your level.
    2. Assign initial problems by each teammate’s mathematical strengths.
    3. Set checkpoints for sharing progress and reallocating unsolved problems.
    4. Submit answers frequently so completed work is recorded.
    5. Reserve time to revisit calculations and confirm integer formatting.
    6. Agree in advance which permitted tools the team can use efficiently.

    Purple Comet Math Meet FAQs

    A team may have one to six students. Solo entry is allowed, although smaller teams may find it harder to cover many problems.

    Middle-school teams receive 20 problems and 60 minutes. High-school teams receive 30 problems and 90 minutes, with a wider range of mathematical topics.

    Yes. Mixed teams are designed for home-schooled students, mathematics clubs and groups whose members do not all attend the same school.

    Yes. Students may communicate remotely and use the shared team account, provided the adult supervisor can ensure that everyone follows the rules.

    Yes. Calculators and computer tools may support calculations and diagrams, but students must decide their own solution methods.

    No. Internet solution searches, outside assistance and generative AI tools are prohibited during the contest.

    No guaranteed high-value prizes are offered. Recognition normally consists of award or participation certificates, with competitive winning teams listed in the results.

    No. Each problem requires an answer represented as a nonnegative integer, which the team submits through the contest website.

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