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CEMC contests, workshops and our free online tools and resources are created by experts for students in Grades 3 to 12.
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.
, 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 CEMC offers a variety of in-person and online workshops and events aimed at enhancing mathematical and computer science skills for students and educators. These programs provide interactive and engaging learning experiences to foster a deeper understanding of these subjects.
The CEMC Visits Schools program brings engaging math and/or computer science problem-solving directly to classrooms. These visits are led by experienced educators and aim to inspire students and enhance their problem-solving skills in a fun and interactive way.
The Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC) is the largest outreach organization of its kind in Canada and our mission is to increase interest, enjoyment, confidence, and ability in mathematics and computer science among learners and educators in Canada and internationally.
Meet the dedicated and passionate team at the Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC), inspiring and educating the next generation of problem-solvers and innovators in mathematics and computing.
The Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing is governed by the general principles on information and privacy of the University of Waterloo. Publishing and Sharing of Contest Results The name, grade, school and location, and score range of some top-scoring students will be published in the
Each year, the CEMC hosts the Lloyd Auckland Invitational Mathematics Workshop to bring together top contest performers from across Canada for a week of challenge and fun.
Contest date: Monday, June 1, 2026, or later Ordering deadline: Thursday, May 28, 2026
, The Team Up Challenge is a set of materials containing four events that educators can use with their students. Participants work in teams and engage in fun and interactive activities to strengthen their mathematical problem-solving skills. This free resource is designed to encourage student
, The focus of the Team Up Challenge is participation and collaboration. For this reason, educators are given solutions so that they can check each team's work. The CEMC does not collect results.
Create sets of problems randomly selected from past Gauss, Pascal, Cayley, and Fermat Contests useful for curriculum support and contest preparation.
The Problem of the Week is designed to provide students with an ongoing opportunity to solve mathematical problems. Each week, problems from various areas of mathematics will be posted here and e-mailed to educators for use with their students from Grades 3 to 12. The problems vary in difficulty and
Our dedicated team is here to answer all your questions. To help direct you to the resources and support you need, please use the contact form below so that we can get in touch with you.
, Phone contact: You can reach us by phone at +1 519 888 4808. Shipping address: The Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing Faculty of Mathematics, University of Waterloo 200 University Ave. W. Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1 Canada