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Contests for Grade 11/12 students

Below you will find contests suitable for Grade 5/6 students. Interested students from these grades are also welcome to participate in contests designed for higher grades.

The Canadian Team Mathematics Contest (CTMC) is an exciting and challenging competition where participants work both individually and in teams to showcase their mathematical problem-solving skills through fun and engaging activities. A special feature of the CTMC is that schools can host the contest at their own school or be selected to participate at the University of Waterloo.
This contest is available in English only.
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Dates
  • Contest dates:  
    • North and South America:
      • At UWaterloo: Tuesday, April 8, 2025
      • In Schools: Wednesday, April 9, 2025, or later
    • Outside North and South America:
    • In Schools: Wednesday, April 9, 2025, or later 
  • Ordering deadline:  
    • Registration for the lottery to participate at UWaterloo in 2025 will be open from Friday, November 1, 2024 until Thursday, November 21, 2024
    • In Schools: Monday, April 7, 2025
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The Fryer, Galois, and Hypatia (FGH) Contests encourage critical thinking, helping learners develop mathematical problem-solving and communication skills as they tackle progressively challenging questions in a full-solution contest.
These contests are available in English and French.
Grade
9
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11
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Dates
  • Contest dates:  
    • North and South America: Thursday, April 3, 2025
    • Outside North and South America: Friday, April 4, 2025 
  • Ordering deadline: Thursday, March 6, 2025
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The Euclid Contest presents a unique challenge to senior-level secondary school students using innovative problems that draw upon their accumulated knowledge in mathematics, fostering creativity and effective communication. Using a mix of short-answer and full-solution questions, including some of the most complex and challenging problems among all our contests, the Euclid Contest helps build participants' perseverance in mathematical problem-solving.
This contest is available in English and French.
Dates
  • Contest dates:  
    • North and South America: Wednesday, April 2, 2025
    • Outside North and South America: Thursday, April 3, 2025 
  • Ordering deadline: Thursday, March 6, 2025
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The Pascal, Cayley, and Fermat Contests (PCF) provide students with an engaging platform of multiple-choice questions to showcase their math skills while exploring mathematical problem-solving and developing their critical thinking abilities.
These contests are available in English and French.
Grade
9
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11
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Dates
  • Contest dates:  
    • North and South America: Wednesday, February 26, 2025
    • Outside North and South America: Thursday, February 27, 2025 
  • Ordering deadline for schools  
    • in India – Thursday, January 30, 2025
    • outside of Canada and India – Thursday, February 6, 2025
    • in Canada – Tuesday, February 11, 2025
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The Canadian Senior and Intermediate Mathematics Contests (CSMC and CIMC) provide challenging math problems for students to enjoy and enhance their problem-solving skills using a mix of short answer and full solution questions.
These contests are available in English and French.
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9
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12
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Dates

The Canadian Senior and Intermediate Mathematics Contests are usually held in the month of November. Contest dates for 2025/2026 will be updated in March 2025.

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Tools and Resources for Grade 11/12 students

Explore our CEMC tools and resources that are designed for students in Grade 11/12. No registration or fee is required to access these materials.

The Mathematician Mosaic is a CEMC initiative dedicated to showcasing the invaluable contributions of mathematicians from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds. Through a collection of student-made biographical posters, our project seeks to shine a necessary spotlight on unsung achievements and foster more inclusive perspectives in mathematics.

Grade 1 to 12

A wide range of past CEMC contests and their solutions to familiarize yourself with the contest format, level of difficulty, and problem solving strategies.

Grade 5 to 12

Resources for educators designed to highlight important issues surrounding the use of technology in our world today.

Grade 9 to 12

Monthly mathematical challenge that promotes deeper thinking and advanced problem-solving abilities.

Grade 11 to 12

Practice problems and study materials that help with preparation for the Canadian Senior Mathematics Contest (CSMC) and the Euclid Contest.

Grade 11 to 12

Online mathematics and computer science materials featuring lessons, interactive activities, enrichment challenges, and opportunities for practice with feedback.

Grade 7 to 12

Thoughtfully crafted math problems that connect classroom learning to real-world applications.

Grade 4 to 12

Engaging math problems shared every week to enhance problem-solving skills.

Grade 3 to 12

Create your own sets of problems randomly chosen from past Gauss, Pascal, Cayley, and Fermat Contests useful for curriculum support and contest preparation.

Grade 7 to 12

Workshops for Grade 11/12 students

Explore our workshops that are suitable to Grade 11/12 students.

The Online Summer Problem Solving Course (SPSC) offers an immersive asynchronous learning experience for secondary school students, providing intensive mathematical problem-solving training led by experienced instructors.

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Math Circles is a weekly enrichment program for students in Grades 6 to 12, taking place in the Fall and Winter. Math Circles is available both in-person and online. Students explore mathematical topics beyond the standard curriculum through direct instruction and problem-solving activities.

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The EMACS workshop brings together Grade 11 students who perform exceptionally well on the Fermat Contest and/or the Canadian Senior Mathematics Contest in Canada for a week-long program in the Spring.  During the program, participants engage in advanced mathematical problem-solving, interact with peers, attend faculty-led sessions, and form new friendships.  Admission to this workshop is by invitation only.

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The Auckland workshop brings together high-achieving Grade 11 Fermat contest participants from Canada for a week-long immersive experience. The workshop aims to foster connections, sharpen problem-solving abilities, and cultivate a deep passion for mathematics.  Admission to this workshop is by invitation only.

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