Math Problem of the Week

The Problem of the Week (POW) is a fun math challenge open to all students. Students in all grade levels are invited and encouraged to try these fun and challenging math problems. If you have any questions, you may contact Pierce math specialist Tara Washburn at tara_washburn@psbma.org.

Here is the current: POW 11 - Nina Simone Seats at Carnegie Hall

The solution for POW #10 is "The perimeter of the original square was 48 inches (with 12 inches on each side)."

Previous Problems of the Week are available in the archives below.

Any students interested in higher level weekly math challenges are encouraged to join Parallel Maths. To get started, make an account at https://parallel.org.uk/. Parents can sign their students up for a free account. A new set of challenges is posted every Thursday and the solutions are posted on Sunday.

If you have any questions, please contact Pierce math specialist Alison Hansel at alison_hansel@psbma.org.

Archived Problems of the Week

2025 - 2026 Math Problems of the Week & Solutions

2024- 2025 Math Problems of the Week & Solutions

2023-2024 Math Problems of the Week & Solutions

2022-2023 Math Problems of the Week & Solutions

2021- 2022 Math Problems of the Week & Solutions

2020-2021 Math Prolems of the Week & Solutions

2019-2020 Math Problems of the Week & Solutions

2019-2020 Mathletes Problems of the Week & Solutions

2018-2019 Math Problems of the Week & Solutions

2018-2019 Mathletes Problems of the Week & Solutions