Contests for Grade 9/10 students
Below you will find contests suitable for Grade 9/10 students. Interested students from these grades are also welcome to participate in contests designed for higher grades.
This contest is available in English only.
- 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
- North and South America:
- 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
These contests are available in English and French.
- 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
These contests are available in English and French.
- 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
This contest is available in English and French.
- Contest dates:
- North and South America: Wednesday, February 19, 2025
- Outside North and South America: Thursday, February 20, 2025
- Ordering deadline: Thursday, February 13, 2025
These contests are available in English and French.
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.
Tools and Resources for Grade 9/10 students
Explore our CEMC tools and resources that are designed for students in Grade 9/10. 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.
A wide range of past CEMC contests and their solutions to familiarize yourself with the contest format, level of difficulty, and problem solving strategies.
Resources for educators designed to highlight important issues surrounding the use of technology in our world today.
Online mathematics and computer science materials featuring lessons, interactive activities, enrichment challenges, and opportunities for practice with feedback.
Thoughtfully crafted math problems that connect classroom learning to real-world applications.
Engaging math problems shared every week to enhance problem-solving skills.
Create your own sets of problems randomly chosen from past Gauss, Pascal, Cayley, and Fermat Contests useful for curriculum support and contest preparation.
Workshops for Grade 9/10 students
Explore our workshops that are suitable for Grade 9/10 students.
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.
SPARCS is a week-long workshop held each year in May, designed to spark interest in computer science among students in Grades 9 and 10 from Canada who have little or no previous exposure to computer science.
The TAM workshop aims to ignite enthusiasm for mathematics among students in Grades 9 and 10 from Ontario. This day-long workshop, held annually in the Spring, showcases the fun and relevance of math and its potential for leading to exciting careers.
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