ModelRefs / MATH Methodology — Methodology

MATH Methodology — Methodology

MATH evaluates competition mathematics problems requiring multi-step symbolic reasoning.

Overview

What it measures: Symbolic mathematical reasoning at the high-school competition level.

How it works

  • 12.5K problems from AMC, AIME, and similar competitions.
  • Final answer must match exactly after LaTeX normalization.
  • Difficulty levels 1 (easiest) through 5 (hardest).

Strengths

  • Harder than GSM8K
  • Symbolic + algebraic reasoning

Limitations

  • Equivalence checking is fragile
  • Subset (MATH-500) more commonly cited

Best use cases

Reasoning-model evaluation

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Frequently asked questions

What does MATH measure?

Symbolic mathematical reasoning at the high-school competition level.

What are its main limitations?

Equivalence checking is fragile Subset (MATH-500) more commonly cited

When should I use this benchmark?

Reasoning-model evaluation