Computational and Algorithmic Thinking (CAT)
No prior experience in computer programming is necessary
4 different levels suitable for students from Years 5 to 12
Hosted by the Australian Mathematics Trust (AMT) - one of the world's leading authorities in math
Date:9th May 2021, 10:00-11:00am (60 min)（level A & B & C & D, Years 5–12）
Introduction
The Australian Mathematics Trust (AMT) is a national non-profit organization whose purpose is to enrich the teaching and learning of mathematics for students of all standards. AMT holds mathematics and informatics competitions, administer enrichment activities, conducts workshops for students and teachers, and publishes books on mathematical enrichment for Australian and international students. The AMT is based at the University of Canberra with representatives on our board from the Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers, Australian Academy of Science and the Australian Mathematical Society.
The Computational and Algorithmic Thinking (CAT) competition focuses on the skills behind computer programming and algorithm design, but does not require any specific knowledge of programming or programming languages. There are 9 questions to be completed in one hour.
AMT Committee and ASDAN China (ASDAN Academy) have cooperated to bring the CAT to China from 2017. Students could improve their logic thinking though this competition. About 3000 Students from 735 international and key middle schools have participated in it in 2020, and many of them have achieved perfect scores.
Official website:www.amt.edu.au/informatics/cat/
Competition Rules
Language
English & Chinese
Date
level A&B&C&D, Years 5–12: 9th May 2021, 10:00-11:00am (60 min)
Contest
- Individual written test
- 4 different levels suitable for students from Years 5 to 12
Format
There are 9 questions. Questions 1–6 are multiple choice with five possible answers given. Questions 7–9 (each with three parts) require a three-digit answer. Attempt all questions.
Location
• Online (exam computer or phone must be equipped with a camera)
• Exam centers across China
Difficulty
There are four papers:
- A - Upper Primary (Years 5–6)
- B - Junior (Years 7– 8)
- C - Intermediate (Years 9–10)
- D - Senior (Years 11–12)
Awards
- PRIZE: Top 3%
- HIGH DISTINCTION: Top 10%
- DISTINCTION: Top 30%
- CREDIT: Top 55%
Requirements
Fee
Includes exam, proctor fee, grading, international post fee, past-papers and one online mock exam (ASDAN doesn't provide any trainings).
Registration Deadline
25th April, 2021 (Exam center)
30th April, 2021 (Online)
Exam Centers
Sample Problems
FAQ
The students can bring the printed version dictionary.
If, for some reason, the student is unable to attend after paying the fee, please contact us. If you apply before the registration deadline, 25% of the registration fee will be deducted as academic materials and service fees. If you apply after the registration deadline, no refund will be given.
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Central Region：
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