Math Field Day

at Fresno State

An annual day of fun, games, and competition for grades 6-12

Math Field Day has been held at Fresno State since 1976. It is the Mathematics Department's largest outreach event of the year. Participants in grades 6-12 from all over the Central Valley and beyond come to Fresno State each year to compete, play math-themed games, and more. The event provides a unique and fun learning opportunity for students. Recognition of their participation also serves to encourage them to continue in their mathematical endeavors. Each participant receives a certificate acknowledging their participation, and awards are given to the highest finishers in the contests.

Math Field Day 2025 will be held on Saturday, April 12

School Registration

Math teachers/advisers from each school may register their participants
Event is intended for grades 6-12, but all K-12 students are welcome
Homeschool students may participate, with parent/guardian or other adult mentor serving as adviser
Registration fee is $3 per participant, payable via cash or check at Math Field Day
Register here: Math Field Day School Registration

New for 2025

We are preparing exciting changes for 2025! Changes include:

Shorter competitions, to allow participants to compete in more than one contest
New games for the Game Tournament
Student mathematical art showcase
"Chill room" with math-themed videos and puzzles

We hope you like our new website! It is still under construction; thanks for your patience!

Activities at Math Field Day

Click on a link for more information

Contests

Participants may compete in up to two contests*, space permitting:

Mad Hatter Marathon
Leap Frog Relay
Game Tournament

* Mad Hatter and Leap Frog run concurrently

Student Math Art Showcase

Participants create their art at home and bring it to Math Field Day for display and kudos:

Hand-created 2-D art
Technology-assisted 2-D art
Hand-created 3-D art

Math Videos and Puzzles

Participants can enjoy some down time in the "chill room":

Math-themed videos
Math-themed puzzles and games

Prepare for Math Field Day

Both participant and adviser preparation sessions are held, to help you get ready!

For participants: Practice problems, getting used to contest formats, art brainstorming
For advisers: What's new for 2025, coaching your participants
Calendar here: Math Field Day Preparation Sessions (more sessions may be added later)

2025 Program

Click for event schedule and location information