Integration Bee Math Competition

The **Integration Bee** is a live, fast-paced integration contest that tests participants’ skill in solving increasingly challenging calculus integrals under time pressure. The format is similar to a spelling bee: contestants are called up (often one-on-one or in small groups) to solve integrals on a board, usually without calculators, while the audience watches. Problems range from routine antiderivatives to tricky substitutions, partial fractions, and integration techniques that reward both speed and creativity. The original Integration Bee was created at the **Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)** for university students, and its format has inspired many similar competitions at high schools, colleges, and math clubs around the world. High school versions are typically open to students who have taken or are taking a calculus course (AP Calculus or equivalent). Participating can strengthen problem-solving skills, build confidence with calculus techniques, and provide a fun, competitive environment for students interested in mathematics or STEM fields.