CEMC (Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing) provides a series of fun math and computing contests for students to develop problem-solving skills and explore their love for STEM.
Students working ahead one grade or more may choose to write the contest for the more advanced grade. However, a student may write at most one of the tests per contest that CEMC offers.
Students will take the test on paper at the Random Math Center in Cupertino, CA.
Syllabus & Schedule
syllabus
Including but not limited to
- Arithmetic and Logic - Algebra - Geometry - Combinatorics - Counting and Probability
Schedule
CEMC this year will be held on the following days (in person) :
The format of the test consists of several competition rounds outlined below.
Gauss Contests
The Gauss contests introduce students in Grades 7 and 8 to a broader perspective of mathematics in a fun, accessible way. Intriguing problems and a multiple-choice format make the Gauss contests a wonderful opportunity for all participants to grow their interest in and get curious about the power of math. Please note that interested students from lower grades can also participate
In the Gauss Contest, students are given 60 minutes to complete a 25 multiple-choice question test, for a score out of 150 .
Each student taking the contest has an individual score.
Pascal, Cayley, Fermat Contests
Students in Grade 9 or below are eligible to write the Pascal Contest. Students in Grade 10 or below are eligible to write the Cayley Contest. Students in Grade 11 or below are eligible to write the Fermat Contest. In these contests, students are given 60 minutes to complete a 25 multiple-choice question test, consisting of 3 parts. Parts A and B follow a traditional multiple-choice format where the answer is A, B, C, D or E. In Part C, participants select a whole number from 0 to 99. The contest is similarly scored out of 150.
Each student taking the contest has an individual score.
Euclid Contest
Written by over 20,000 participants worldwide every year, the Euclid contest gives senior-level students the opportunity to tackle novel problems with creativity and all of the knowledge they've gained in secondary school mathematics. Unlike the Gauss and Pascal Contests, the Euclid Contest consists of 10 questions: a mix of final answer only and full-solution. Marks are awarded for completeness, clarity and style of presentation (A correct solution, poorly presented, will not earn full marks). Students are given 2.5 hours to complete the test, for a score out of 100. Each student taking the contest has an individual score.
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