diff --git a/content/events/bmmt-2026-online.md b/content/events/bmmt-2026-online.md index 8591ac9..971c65a 100644 --- a/content/events/bmmt-2026-online.md +++ b/content/events/bmmt-2026-online.md @@ -85,13 +85,5 @@ More details to be released soon! ## Frequently Asked Questions -### Can middle school students compete? What if I don't have a team? - -Yes! BmMT is open to any student in 8th grade or below, including those who -haven't entered middle school. While students are allowed to compete as -individuals, we highly recommend that students compete on a team of at least 3 -due to our scoring guidelines. - -### Will there be awards? - -Although we are restructuring the online tournament, we will still provide certificates for top-scoring teams. However, there will not be physical awards. +See our [FAQ page](/faqs/) for answers to common questions about registration, +eligibility, and more. diff --git a/content/events/bmmt-2026.md b/content/events/bmmt-2026.md index 71202cd..3d72561 100644 --- a/content/events/bmmt-2026.md +++ b/content/events/bmmt-2026.md @@ -88,7 +88,7 @@ just across the bay from San Francisco. The Berkeley campus is a 10 to 15 minute walk from the Downtown Berkeley BART transit station, which connects directly to both the Oakland and San Francisco airports. Berkeley is also easily accessible by car. Information about parking can be found in our -[FAQ](#where-can-i-find-parking-how-can-i-get-to-berkeley). +[FAQ](/faqs/#where-can-i-find-parking-how-can-i-get-to-berkeley). A printable PDF map of campus can be found [here](https://www.berkeley.edu/map-pdf/campusmap.pdf), and more maps can be @@ -356,45 +356,5 @@ Updated information about activities will be announced soon. ## Frequently Asked Questions -### Are calculators or other reference material allowed? - -Graph paper and calculators are prohibited, but protractors, rulers, and -compasses are permitted. Blank white scratch paper will be provided for all -participants. All answers must be exact, reduced, and simplified. Illegible -answers will not be graded. Cheating in any form will not be tolerated, and -failure to comply with all rules may result in immediate and irreversible -disqualification. - -### Can elementary school students compete? What if I don't have a team? - -Yes! BmMT is open to any student in 8th grade or below, including those who -haven't entered middle school. While students are allowed to compete as -individuals, we highly recommend that students compete on a team of at least 3 -due to our scoring guidelines. - -### How are awards handled? - -Awards will be physically presented to contestants at the closing ceremony. - -### I'm in a different timezone or non-local and can't compete live. What are my options? - -We are offering BmMT 2026 Online on a date to be announced soon. - -Additionally, our partner ASDAN will be hosting BmMT 2026 China on a date to be announced soon. - -### Where can I find parking? How can I get to Berkeley? - -BMT does not provide travel or parking for students — coaches should arrange -their own travel logistics. There are a number of parking garages around campus, -including the Telegraph-Channing Garage, Underhill Structure, Lower Hearst -Structure, and the RSF Garage. - -The Telegraph-Channing Garage is recommended for most people; it is cheaper than -campus-owned garages (and free up to an hour) and more conveniently located than -most of the garages listed. - -Berkeley is also public-transport-friendly. The Downtown Berkeley BART station -is next to campus, and may be a good fit for those commuting from San Francisco -or the East Bay. For teams staying in Emeryville, bus line 36 will take you -directly to campus. Check the [AC Transit](https://www.actransit.org/) website -for more options. +See our [FAQ page](/faqs/) for answers to common questions about registration, +eligibility, tournament day logistics, and more. diff --git a/content/events/bmt-2025-online.md b/content/events/bmt-2025-online.md index cf18c65..ffd700a 100644 --- a/content/events/bmt-2025-online.md +++ b/content/events/bmt-2025-online.md @@ -255,25 +255,7 @@ incorrect, even if equivalent. ## Frequently Asked Questions -### Are calculators or other reference material allowed? - -Graph paper and calculators are prohibited, but protractors, rulers, and -compasses are permitted. Blank white scratch paper will be provided for all -participants. All answers must be exact, reduced, and simplified. Illegible -answers will not be graded. Cheating in any form will not be tolerated, and -failure to comply with all rules may result in immediate and irreversible -disqualification. - -### Can middle school students compete? What if I don't have a team? - -Yes! BMT is open to any student in 12th grade or below, including those who -haven't entered high school. While students are allowed to compete as -individuals, we highly recommend that students compete on a team of at least 4 -due to our scoring guidelines. - -### Will there be awards? - -Although we will provide an official ranking as well as certificates for -top-scoring teams, there will not be physical awards for the online tournament. +See our [FAQ page](/faqs/) for answers to common questions about registration, +eligibility, and more. [Teammate Finder]: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mVThXiYKtAaZONvmTuCQld2_IKUIiH3jjiZwqaF3eF0/edit diff --git a/content/events/bmt-2025.md b/content/events/bmt-2025.md index f3cb0a8..eb27dd4 100644 --- a/content/events/bmt-2025.md +++ b/content/events/bmt-2025.md @@ -308,38 +308,8 @@ For a full list of activities and their locations, please see the ## Frequently Asked Questions -### Are calculators or other reference material allowed? - -Graph paper and calculators are prohibited, but protractors, rulers, and -compasses are permitted. Blank white scratch paper will be provided for all -participants. All answers must be exact, reduced, and simplified. Illegible -answers will not be graded. Cheating in any form will not be tolerated, and -failure to comply with all rules may result in immediate and irreversible -disqualification. - -### Can middle school students compete? What if I don't have a team? - -Yes! BMT is open to any student in 12th grade or below, including those who -haven't entered high school. While students are allowed to compete as -individuals, we highly recommend that students compete on a team of at least 4 -due to our scoring guidelines. - -### How are awards handled? - -Awards will be physically presented to contestants at the closing ceremony. - -### I'm in a different timezone or non-local and can't compete live. What are my options? - -There will be BMT Satellite competitions held through our partners across the -globe for competitors wishing to compete in a different time zone. Additionally, -we may offer an online option for remote participation. - -### Where can I find parking? How can I get to Berkeley? - -BMT does not provide travel or parking for students — coaches should arrange -their own travel logistics. For detailed information about parking, public -transportation options, and campus maps, please see our -[Tournament Day Logistics](/news/bmt-2025-logistics/) post. +See our [FAQ page](/faqs/) for answers to common questions about registration, +eligibility, tournament day logistics, and more. [Teammate Finder]: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1A-yuY0MD7x8fizKehsWQ5eTWF8jxCxETvUezwhtUNEk/edit [ContestDojo Guide]: https://docs.berkeley.mt/s/contestdojo-guide diff --git a/content/faqs.md b/content/faqs.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c625754 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/faqs.md @@ -0,0 +1,299 @@ ++++ +title = "Frequently Asked Questions" +aliases = ["/faqs", "/faq"] ++++ + +Have a question? Find answers to the most common questions below. If you can't +find what you're looking for, feel free to email us at . + + + +### Registration & fees + +
+How do I register my team? + +Registration is handled through [ContestDojo](https://contestdojo.com/). To +register: + +1. An adult (coach, parent, or guardian) creates a coach account on + ContestDojo. +2. The coach creates an organization (e.g., your school or club name), + registers the organization for an event, and receives an organization + join code. +3. Students create their own ContestDojo accounts and join the organization + using that code. +4. The coach purchases seats and assigns students to a team. + +If you are unfamiliar with ContestDojo, please read our +[ContestDojo Guide](https://docs.berkeley.mt/s/contestdojo-guide). + +
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+I'm a parent, not a teacher. Can I register my child? + +Yes! Any adult (parent, guardian, tutor, or otherwise) can register as a +"coach" on ContestDojo. The coach is simply the adult responsible for the team. +You do not need to be affiliated with a school. When ContestDojo asks you to +create an "organization," this is just a label: you can use your family name, +a club name, or anything you'd like. + +We strongly recommend participating as part of a team — much of the tournament +experience is collaborative, and several rounds are team-based. If your child +doesn't have teammates yet, you can use the Teammate Finder spreadsheet to +connect with other coaches. The Teammate Finder is listed under the "How to +Register" section for each event. + +You can complete your registration and purchase seats before finding teammates. +If you later need to move students between organizations, email + and we can help. + +
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+What if I don't have enough students for a full team? + +Students are allowed to register and compete individually or in small teams. +However, we strongly recommend forming a full team if possible — several rounds +are team-based, and teams smaller than the recommended size (at least 4 for BMT, +at least 3 for BmMT) will be disadvantaged by our scoring model. You can use the +Teammate Finder spreadsheet to connect with other coaches looking for teammates. +The Teammate Finder is listed under the "How to Register" section for each +event. + +
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+Do you offer fee waivers or financial aid? + +Yes! We want our tournaments to be accessible to all students. If your team +needs financial assistance, please contact with the number +of seats you need waived after you have created a coach account and an +organization on ContestDojo, and registered your organization for the event you +will attend. + +
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+What is the refund or cancellation policy? + +We provide refunds under some circumstances. If you need to cancel a +registration, please email . Since the seats you purchased on +ContestDojo belong to your organization, you can swap students in and out of +your teams without contacting us. However, if you have already checked in +online for an in-person event, you cannot change your team rosters after +check-in. + +
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+Can I switch between online and in-person registration? + +Online and in-person tournaments are separate registrations on ContestDojo. If +you accidentally registered for the wrong one, email and we +can help you cancel and switch. + +
+ +### At the competition + +
+What should I bring to the competition? + +Students should bring pencils, erasers, and any permitted tools (protractors, +rulers, compasses). Blank scratch paper will be provided. Do not bring +calculators, graph paper, or other reference materials. We also recommend +bringing a water bottle and any personal items you may need for the day. + +
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+Are calculators or other reference material allowed? + +Graph paper and calculators are prohibited, but protractors, rulers, and +compasses are permitted. Blank white scratch paper will be provided for all +participants. All answers must be exact, reduced, and simplified. Illegible +answers will not be graded. Cheating in any form will not be tolerated, and +failure to comply with all rules may result in immediate and irreversible +disqualification. + +
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+Does my team need an adult chaperone? + +Yes. Every team must have an adult chaperone present on tournament day. The +chaperone is typically the person who registered as the "coach" on ContestDojo, +but any responsible adult may serve as the chaperone. We ask that organizations +provide at least one adult chaperone for every two teams. + +
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+Where can I find parking? How can I get to Berkeley? + +We do not provide travel or parking for students — coaches should arrange their +own travel logistics. + +If convenient, we recommend taking BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) to avoid +parking challenges and traffic. The Downtown Berkeley BART station is a +10-minute walk from the tournament venues, and is a good option for those +commuting from San Francisco or the East Bay. + +If you prefer to drive, there are a number of parking garages near campus, +including: + +- Telegraph-Channing Garage _(recommended — cheaper than campus garages and + free up to an hour)_ +- Underhill Garage +- RSF Garage +- Stadium Parking Garage +- Lower Hearst Structure +- Allston Way Garage +- Center Street Garage + +More options are listed on the [UC Berkeley Parking and Transportation +website](https://pt.berkeley.edu/parking/visitor-parking/lots-pricing). Detailed +parking and campus maps are included in the logistics post for each event. + +
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+How can I prepare? Are there practice problems available? + +Past tests and solutions are available on our [Resources](/resources/) page. We +also provide an [acceptable answer formats document](/assets/answer-formats.pdf) +and [common notions document](/assets/common-notions.pdf) that all students +should review before the tournament. + +
+ +### BMT (targeted to high schoolers) + +
+Who is eligible to compete in BMT? + +BMT is open to any student in **grade 12 or below**, including advanced middle +school students. Students do not have to be local to the Bay Area, California, +or the U.S. to participate. Teams may have up to **6 students**. + +
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+What are the contest rounds? + +BMT consists of three rounds: + +1. **Power Round** (90 min) — a proof-based team round centered around a single + topic. No prior background in the topic is expected. +2. **Individual Round** — students choose either two Focus Tests (60 min each, + subject-specific) or the General Test (90 min, all subjects). +3. **Guts Round** (75 min) — a team round where problems are given in sets of 3 + and scored live. + +See the event page for full details on format and scoring. + +
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+What is the difference between Focus Tests and the General Test? + +Each student chooses either two Focus Tests (60 min each, subject-specific: +Algebra, Geometry, Discrete, Calculus) or the General Test (90 min, covering +all subjects). Focus Tests are harder and may require knowledge or problem +solving techniques not commonly taught in high school classes. They do count +for more toward your team's score. + +We recommend most students take the General Test unless they have tried past +Focus Tests from our [archive](/resources/) and feel comfortable with the +difficulty. If the Focus Tests feel prohibitively difficult, take the General +Test; if the General Test doesn't provide the challenge you're looking for, +consider a focus pair. + +
+ +
+How is the team score calculated? + +Team scores are based on a weighted combination of Power Round (30%), Individual +Round (40%), and Guts Round (30%) scores. If a team has fewer than 4 members, +scores of 0 are added for the missing spots. Taking the General Test counts for +half as many individual points as the Focus Tests. + +
+ +### BmMT (targeted to middle schoolers) + +
+Who is eligible to compete in BmMT? + +BmMT is open to any student in **grade 8 or below**, including advanced +elementary school students. Students do not have to be local to the Bay Area, +California, or the U.S. to participate. Teams may have up to **5 students**. + +
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+What are the contest rounds? + +BmMT consists of four rounds: + +1. **Puzzle Round** (75 min) — a team round with a variety of mathematical + challenges designed to promote inductive reasoning and lateral thinking. +2. **Individual Round** (60 min) — 20 short-answer questions covering algebra, + geometry, counting, probability, and number theory. +3. **Team Round** (60 min) — 20 short-answer questions worked on as a team. +4. **Relay Round** (40 min) — 20 problems where some answers depend on prior + answers in the relay. + +See the event page for full details on format and scoring. + +
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+How is the team score calculated? + +Team scores are based on a weighted combination of Puzzle (20%), Individual +(40%), Team (30%), and Relay (10%) scores. If a team has fewer than 3 members, +scores of 0 are added for the missing spots. + +
+ +### Online competitions + +
+I can't compete in person. What are my options? + +Both BMT and BmMT offer online versions for remote participation. For BMT, +there may also be Satellite competitions held through our partners across the +globe. Check the event pages for the latest dates and details. + +
+ +### Scores & awards + +
+When will scores be available? + +Score reports are typically available on ContestDojo after the tournament. +Results slides are posted on our website. If you have a question about your +score, email . + +
+ +
+How are awards handled? + +For each individual test, Honorable Mention is awarded to the top 50%, +Distinguished Honorable Mention to the top 20%, and the top 10 scorers are +recognized. For team rounds and overall team scores, the top 10 teams are +recognized. + +We do not offer participation certificates. + +For in-person tournaments, awards are physically presented at the closing +ceremony. For online tournaments, we provide official rankings for top-scoring +teams, but there are no physical awards. + +
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