If your child is eager to explore the challenging world of international math competitions, ensure you don’t overlook this detailed guide to math contests scheduled for the third quarter of 2024. This guide offers an extensive overview, providing key information on various competitions available globally. It includes dates, locations, eligibility criteria, and the types of mathematical problems participants might encounter.
Contests Held In July:
Thirteenth Annual Math League International Tournament/Camp
The Math League International Tournament/Camp is organized by the Math League. Since 2012, the Math League has been hosting a two-week summer tournament for students from China, Canada, the United States, and selected students from other countries. This event provides an opportunity for participants to interact with top students from around the world.
Suitable For: Grades 4 – 9
Eligibility Requirements:
- For G 4 or 5, a score of 26 or higher on Math League contests for those grade levels.
- For G 6, 7, and 8, a score of 30 or higher on Math League contests for those grade levels or a score of 26 or higher on the Algebra 1 contest.
- For G 9, a cumulative score of 30 or higher on Math League six high school contests or a score of 26 or higher on the Algebra 1 contest.
- Students may use their scores from previous school years to qualify for the summer program.
Date:
Grades 4 & 5, July 13th – 18th
Grades 6, 7, 8 & 9, July 23rd – 28th
Location/Venue:
The College of New Jersey
Format：
Each program consists of six days of math contests (individual questions, team questions, relay questions, and speed questions) as well as a series of lectures on various mathematical topics.
Registration:
Click here to register for the camp.
Awards:
| Gold Medal | Top 5% |
| Silver Medal | Top 15% |
| Bronze Medal | Top 30% |
| Certificate of Merit | Highest scoring student in each school |
Highlights:
Performance in Math League contests can serve as a significant reference when applying to renowned high schools and universities in North America.
International Junior Math Olympiad (IJMO)
The International Junior Math Olympiad (IJMO) is Singapore’s premier math competition and one of the most prestigious math competitions worldwide. It aims to provide a global platform for students to interact and compete against strong opponents. IJMO serves as an ideal platform to showcase every student’s potential and talent in math.
Suitable For: Grades 2 – 9
Eligibility:
• Gold or Silver award winners for AMO 2023, SMKC 2024 （Singapore Candidates only), SASMO 2024, and SIMOC 2024 from each country are selected annually to represent their country.
• Bronze award winners for the above competitions can also participate in IJMO with compulsory training from either our country partners or SIMCC.
Time: July
Location/Venue: Singapore
Format:
Competition papers for each level contain 30 questions:
Section A: Questions 1 to 10 are worth 2 points each
Section B: Questions 11 to 20 are worth 3 points each
Section C: Questions 21 to 30 are worth 5 points each
Duration: 90 minutes
Registration: Refer to the email sent to the student or school. Sent Email to admin@simcc.org.
Awards:
| Gold Medal | Top 10% |
| Silver Medal | Next top 15% |
| Bronze Medal | Next top 25% |
| Honorable Mention | Next 30% |
| Participation Certificate | Others |
Highlights: Top 20 students will be awarded the President’s Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science (PAEMS) and get inducted into the International Junior Honor Society (IJHS), and win a full scholarship to attend the Young Achievers Leadership Academy (YALA).
National Math Olympiad of Singapore (NMO∑)
The National Math Olympiad of Singapore (NMO∑) is organized annually by NUS High School of Mathematics and Science. The competition began in 2006 to challenge students’ mathematical potential. It is open to all primary school students who have not reached primary 6 level. The competition’s difficulty level is aimed at primary 5 students.
Suitable For: Open to Primary 5 Students only in 2024
Eligibility:
NMOS is open to all students in Singapore (including international schools). The only caveat is that students will have to be registered by their primary schools and individual registrations are not allowed.
Date: July 16th
Location/Venue: Singapore
Format:
Preliminary Round | |
| Format | Written and held in Primary Schools |
| Type | Short Answer Questions |
| Duration | 90 mins (1.5 hours) |
Registration:
All participants must be registered by their primary school; individual registration is not allowed.
Awards:
| Medals (Gold, Silver and Bronze) | Top 30% |
| Medals for female students | The top 30% of female participants |
| Honorable Mention or Participation | All participants |
Singapore International Math Olympiad Challenge (SIMOC)
The Singapore International Math Olympiad Challenge (SIMOC) is a prestigious annual competition that brings together young math enthusiasts from around the world. With the primary aim of nurturing and promoting mathematical talent, SIMOC serves as a global platform for students to showcase their skills and engage with their peers in a spirit of friendly competition.
Suitable For: Grades 1 – 12
Eligibility:
- SASMO 2024 Gold, Silver or Bronze Winners
- AMO 2023 Gold, Silver or Bronze Winners
- SASMO 2024 or AMO 2023 Honorable Mention awardees who are Achievers of AMEP SY 2023 – 2024
- Singapore Math Global Finals (SINGA) 2024 Gold or Silver Winners
- Singapore Math Global Finals (SINGA) 2024 Bronze Winners who are Achievers of AMEP SY 2023 – 2024
Date: July 20th – 24th
Location/Venue: Singapore
Format:
- Individual written Math Olympiad Contest for grades 2 to 10 (Primary 2 to Secondary 4)
- Maths Warriors Competition (Team Contest)
- Mind Sports Challenge (Team Contest)
Registration:
Click here to register for the contest.
Awards:
| Perfect Score | Full Mark |
| Gold Award | Top 10% |
| Silver Award | Next top 15% |
| Bronze Award | Next top 25% |
| Honorable Mention | Next 20% |
| Certificate of Participation | Next 30% |
Contests Held In August:
2024 Math League International Summer Challenge (online)
Math League International Summer Challenge is organized by the Math League. In addition to the annual Math League International Summer Tournament at The College of New Jersey, the Math League will also hold the annual Math League International Summer Challenge online this year! Students should expect to engage deeply in intensive mathematical work.
Suitable For: Grades 3 – 12
Eligibility Requirements:
The contest is open to students in grades 3 to 12 from the United States, Canada, Australia, Asia, and around the world.
Date: August 18th
Where: Online
Registration:
Click here to register for the contest. (Note: Students of Asia please email INFO@LTHOUGHTS.COM if you live in Asia and are interested in participating in the Summer Challenge.)
Awards:
| Gold Medal | Top 5% |
| Silver Medal | Next top 15% |
| Bronze Medal | Next top 30% |
| Proficiency Award | Next top 50% |
| Certificate of Participation | Others |
Highlights:
Performance in Math League contests can serve as a significant reference when applying to renowned high schools and universities in North America.
Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC)
The Australian Mathematics Competition, which first began in 1978, is the longest-running and largest math competition for school students in Australia. Each year, leading educators and academics create unique problems to challenge and improve students’ problem-solving skills.
Suitable For: Grades 3 – 12
Eligibility:
The contest is open to all students from grades 3 to 12 around the world.
Format:
Date: August 6th – 8th
Location/Venue: Australia, New Zeland, Online
Registration：
Click here to register for the contest.
Awards：
| Peter O’Halloran Certificate of Excellence | Full Score/Highest Score |
| Prize | 1/300 within a region and year group |
| High Distinction | Top 3% of their year and region |
| Distinction | Top 20% of their year and region |
| Credit | Top 55% of their year and region |
| Proficiency | Pre-set score students |
| Participation | Others |
Contests Held In September:
Australian Intermediate Mathematics Olympiad (AIMO)
The Australian Intermediate Mathematics Olympiad (AIMO) is organized by the Australian Math Trust (AMT) and is a highly challenging math competition aimed at identifying and challenging talented students. The AIMO paper is designed for Year 10 level students but may also be of interest to motivated and talented students in years 7 to 9 who are looking to pursue mathematics at an Olympiad level.
Suitable For: Grades 7 – 10
Eligibility:
AIMO may be suitable for students who have:
- an interest and aptitude for more complex mathematical problem-solving;
- completed later stages of the AMT’s Maths Enrichment program;
- scored very highly in the Australian Mathematics Competition;
- undertaken substantial extension work outside of the curriculum.
Format:
10 questions, 8 requiring an integer answer, 2 requiring written solutions which may include proofs.
Date: September 12th
Registration:
Click here to register for the contest.
Awards:
| High Distinction | Top 10% |
| Distinction | The next 15% |
| Credit | The next 15% |
| Participation Certificates | All participants |
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