Mathematics and Informatics Competitions Scene in Bulgaria Mathematics and Informatics Competitions Scene in Bulgaria Mathematics and Informatics competitions are among the best tools to identify and develop the intellectual abilities of young people in Bulgaria. The preparation for these events involves quite a number of secondary school students and teachers and increases the level of learning and teaching mathematics. This keeps up the health of mathematical and information sciences in the country and attracts ''fresh blood'' to other branches of science as well. In the area of such competitions Bulgaria has long traditions. The National Olympiad in Informatics started in 1985.
Students compete in problem solving.
Recently, multiple choice tests are gradually getting place in Bulgaria. There are also many local competitions. The national Mathematics and Informatics competitions and the preparation for the international competitions are organized by the Ministry of Education and by the Union of Bulgarian Mathematicians. The Ministry of Education provides the administrative base for the competitions. It is also responsible for significant part of the financial support of the competitions.