Registration
The completed form must be submitted through their respective schools before 20th February 2023.
Guide Series: Math Olympiads
A complete Guide for Math Olympiads and competitions in Singapore along with a list of Secondary school that DSA via Math.
Mathlympics
- Written By Klassbook Editorial Team
- Updated on November 7, 2023
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Mathlympics
Mathlympics is a math competition started by ACS(I), now organized by Learners connection. This annual mathematics competition in Singapore is designed for primary and secondary school students, aiming to foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills. It covers various mathematical areas, including algebra, geometry, number theory, and combinatorics, serving as a platform for students to showcase their mathematical talents and fostering a passion for mathematics at both national and international levels.
Objective: Mathlympics
Mathlympics aims to encourage students to love math and become better problem-solvers. By presenting tough challenges, they help students think creatively and critically. These events celebrate young math talents, promoting healthy competition and teamwork. Overall, Mathlympics helps students build a strong math foundation for harder problems.
Who is it for?
If you’re a student in Primary 5 or below, attending a local Singapore school, you can join this competition.
How can you participate?
Mathlympics is a school-based competition, so you’ll need to sign up through your school – no independent registrations allowed.
Categories
Mathlympics include competitions in Algebra, Geometry, Number Theory, Combinatorics, and Discrete Mathematics. These categories assess students’ abilities to modify equations, apply geometric theorems, understand integer properties, counting principles, as well as reason with discrete structures. Mathlympics participants are encouraged to develop broad mathematical understanding and creative problem-solving skills.
Competition format
| Competition Format | |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Vault Section | 28 open-ended questions |
| Sprint Section | 30 open-ended questions |
Calculators may NOT be used. Only right answers will be marked. No marks will be deducted for incorrect or unattempted responses. All organizer and judge decisions are final.
Syllabus/ Subject Matter Focus
Mathlympics incorporates various mathematical subjects. Following are the topics covered in this competition.
| Subjects |
|---|
| Subjects |
| Classic Arithmetic |
| Number Theory |
| Combinatorics |
| Logic |
| Geometry |
| Measures and Measurement |
| Algebra |
Registration and time lines : Mathlympics 2023
Students should register themselves via their respective schools.
Test
The test is held on 6th July 2023.
Awards
The Awards are held on 31 July 2023.
Prize and Award Recognition
The top 3 winners will get prizes, and so will the top 3 students from each of the 4 school areas.
| Individual Awards | |
|---|---|
| 1-100 | Gold Award Medals and Certificates |
| 100-250 | Silver Award Medals and Certificates |
| 250-500 | Bronze Award Medals and Certificates |
| All the remaining participants | Certificates of Participation |
As this is a school based competition, the teacher receives the following awards as a token of appreciation for all of the help and guidance they have given their students.
| School Awards | |
|---|---|
| Champion School | Cash Prize, a Trophy for the school, and the Challenge Trophy |
| 1st Runner-Up | Cash Prize and a Trophy for the school |
| 2nd Runner-Up | Cash Prize and a Trophy for the school |
Each of the top three schools (excluding the Champion and Runner-Up schools) with the most total medals will be honored with a School Distinction Trophy.
The Champion School will keep the Challenge Trophy and return it to Learners’ Connections Pte Ltd for the next competition. The Challenge Trophy will be kept forever by the school that wins it three years in a row.
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