About this tournament
IAC is delighted to announce that the Western Pennsylvania Mathematics Bee will be held on Fri, Jan 15, 2027 at Allegheny Intermediate Unit! This tournament is open to all students in grades K-8 regardless of what state they are located in.
Competition Format
Subject: mathematics — approximately 85% computational and 15% non-computational questions. Divisions: 8th, 7th, 6th, 5th and 4th Grade, and 3rd Grade & Younger, merged as needed by the size of the field. Qualification: competing at a Regional Math Bee qualifies students for the Mathematics Bee at the Middle & Elementary School National Championships.
Payments may be made online.
Refund Policy
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Quiz Bowl for All
Students eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch can apply to Quiz Bowl for All (QB4All) for financial aid to cover their tournament registration. This organization is separate from International Academic Competitions. Please refer to their website for more information and to apply for assistance. Quizbowl For All (QB4ALL) Financial Assistance Request Form
Registration & Deadlines
- Grades: 0–8
- Registration deadline: Sun, Jan 3 · 11:59 PM ET: late fees apply after
- Tournament day: doors open 9:00 AM · day ends 12:40 PM (Eastern Time)
- Late fee window (+$10/bee): closes Mon, Jan 11 · 11:59 PM ET
- Very late fee window (+$25/bee): after Mon, Jan 11, while the waitlist is open: waitlist closes Thu, Jan 14 · 5:00 PM ET, after which contact the tournament director
- Bees: refunded minus $10 per event until Sun, Jan 3 · 11:59 PM ET
- After the registration deadline: no refunds; seats can still be rescheduled to another tournament
- NQE exams: not refundable
Schedule
Events & Pricing
Buzzer-based bees
| Event | Grades | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics Bee | Grades K–8 | $54 |
Questions?
Email help@iacompetitions.com or call 802-822-2899 during business hours. Confirmation emails arrive within one hour of registration.