The preparation and writing of Mathematics Contests are a wonderful opportunity for students to enrich their mathematical experience at Alpha Secondary. Listed below are the dates of some of the contests throughout the year and also links to past contests with solutions. To view the full summary list of contests, including grade level and format, click HERE.
* * * To sign up for math contests, you can talk to your current math teacher or email Mr. Ko at edward.ko@burnabyschools.ca using your school email account and include your current Grade level. You will then added to our Contest TEAMS group where you will be provided more information regarding contests * * *
Canada Lynx Mathematical Competition (CLMC)
The Canada Lynx Mathematical Competition is a new competition that is open to any student with an interest in and grasp of high school math. Topics included are: Probability, Euclidean and analytic geometry, Trigonometry, including functions, graphs and identities, Exponential and logarithmic functions, Functional notation, Systems of equations, Polynomials, including relationships involving the roots of quadratic and cubic equations, Sequences and series, Simple counting problems Elementary number theory, including tests for divisibility, number of divisors, and simple Diophantine equations. The purpose of the CLMC is to encourage students to explore, discover, and learn more about mathematics and problem solving and can be used to prepare for the COMC which is a more difficult contest.
CLMC Contest (Thurs. Oct. 3rd, 2024)
More information and past contests & solutions can found by clicking HERE.
Canadian Open Mathematics Contest (COMC)
The Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge is one of Canada’s premier national mathematics competitions that is open to any student with an interest in and grasp of high school math. The purpose of the COMC is to encourage students to explore, discover, and learn more about mathematics and problem solving. The competition serves to provide teachers with a unique student enrichment activity during the fall term.
COMC Contest (Wed. Oct. 30th, 2024)
More information can found by clicking HERE.
Past contests & solutions can be found HERE.
Beaver Computing Challenge (BCC)
The Beaver Computing Challenge (BCC) introduces computer science to students. It is designed to get students with little or no previous experience excited about computing. The BCC is a problem solving contest with a focus on computational and logical thinking. Questions are inspired by topics in computer science but only require comfort with concepts found in mathematics curriculum common to all provinces.
BCC Contest (weeks of Nov. 4th & Nov. 15th, 2023)
More information and past contests & solutions can found by clicking HERE.
American Mathematics Competition (AMC 10 & 12)
The AMC 10 and AMC 12 are both 25-question, 75-minute, multiple choice contests in high school mathematics designed to promote the development and enhancement of problem-solving skills. The AMC 10 is for students in 10th grade and below, and covers the American high school curriculum up to 10th grade. Students in grade 10 or below and under 17.5 years of age on the day of the contest can take the AMC 10. The AMC 12 covers the entire American high school curriculum including trigonometry, advanced algebra, and advanced geometry, but excluding calculus. Students in grade 12 or below and under 19.5 years of age on the day of the contest can take the AMC 12.
AMC 10B Contest – (Tues. Nov. 12th, 2024)
Past contests & solutions can be found HERE.
AMC 12B Contest – (Tues. Nov. 12th, 2024)
Past contests & solutions can be found HERE.
Canadian Senior and Intermediate Mathematics Contests (CSMC & CIMC)
The Canadian Senior and Intermediate Mathematics Contests (CSMC and CIMC) are two contests designed to give students the opportunity to have fun and to develop their mathematical problem solving ability.
Grades 10 or below: CIMC (Wed. Nov. 13th, 2024)
Grades 12 or below: CSMC (Wed. Nov. 13th, 2024)
More information and past contests & solutions can found by clicking HERE.
American Mathematics Competition (AMC 8)
The AMC 8 is a 25-question, 40-minute, multiple choice examination in designed to promote the development of problem-solving skills. The AMC 8 provides an opportunity for students to develop positive attitudes towards analytical thinking and mathematics that can assist in future careers. Students apply classroom skills to unique problem-solving challenges in a low-stress and friendly environment.
AMC 8 Contest – (Jan. 22nd – 28th, 2025)
Past contests & solutions can be found HERE.
Canadian Computing Competition (CCC)
The Canadian Computing Competition (CCC) is a fun challenge for secondary school students with an interest in programming. It is an opportunity for students to test their ability in designing, understanding and implementing algorithms.
Junior Level — any student with elementary programming skills
Senior Level — any student with intermediate to advanced programming skills
Any student may choose to write any level (Junior or Senior) of the contest.
CCC Junior Level: (Wed. Feb. 19th, 2025)
CCC Senior Level: (Wed. Feb. 19th, 2025)
More information and requirements for this contest can found by clicking HERE.
Past contests & solutions can found by clicking HERE.
Centre for Education Mathematics and Computing (CEMC)
The CEMC at the University of Waterloo develops and administers many internationally recognized contests to help to inspire the next generation of students to develop an interest in and love for mathematics and computer science. Interested students should ask their math teachers about these contests. Students are only permitted to write one CEMC contest per year.
Grade 9 Contest: Pascal (Wed. Feb. 26th, 2025)
Grade 10 Contest: Cayley (Wed. Feb. 26th, 2025)
Grade 11 Contest: Fermat (Wed. Feb. 26th, 2025)
More information about past contests & solutions can found by clicking HERE.
Centre for Education Mathematics and Computing (CEMC)
The CEMC at the University of Waterloo develops and administers many internationally recognized contests to help to inspire the next generation of students to develop an interest in and love for mathematics and computer science. Interested students should ask their math teachers about these contests. Theses contest differ from the Pascal, Cayley and Fermat as the level of difficulty is increased and the solutions to problems must be fully written.
Grade 8 Contest: Gauss (Wed. May. 14th, 2025)
Grade 9 Contest: Fryer (Thurs. Apr. 3rd, 2025)
Grade 10 Contest: Galois (Thurs. Apr. 3rd, 2025)
Grade 11 Contest: Hypatia (Thurs. Apr. 3rd, 2025)
Grade 11/12 Contest: Euclid (Wed. Apr. 2nd, 2025)
More information about past contests & solutions can found by clicking HERE.