Calculus Field Day
Calculus Field Day brings together Boston Public Schools students to compete in mock AP Calculus exams, building teamwork, problem-solving skills, and confidence to excel on the AP exam and in college.
Calculus Field Day
Since 2009, Calculus Field Day has been a signature event of Northeastern University’s Bridge to Calculus Program. Created in partnership with Boston Public Schools, the event invites students to experience mathematics beyond the classroom.
Participants work in small teams to solve thoughtfully designed challenges in Precalculus and AP Calculus. The atmosphere is focused yet encouraging, competitive but grounded in collaboration.
More than a contest, it is an opportunity for students to see themselves as capable problem-solvers within a university setting.
What students can expect
Who Participates
11th and 12th grade student enrolled in Precalculus or AP Calculus
9th and 10th grade students join the Activators—interactive math brain teasers
Skills Developed
- Confidence in advanced coursework
- Mathematical communication
- Analytical reasoning
- Exam readiness
- Peer collaboration
Program Format
Groups of three students compete in timed rounds
- Applied Precalculus and AP Calculus problems
- Activators for younger participants
- Award ceremony to conclude the afternoon
2026 Calculus Field Day
Tuesday, April 14 | 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. ET | Northeastern University
Highlights from 2025 Calculus Field Day
