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
Past problems available for preparation
Date: 10th May 2020, 14:00 - 15:00 (60 min)
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. Over 6000 Students from 320 international and key middle schools have participated in it in 2019, and many of them have achieved perfect scores.
Official website:www.amt.edu.au/informatics/cat/
Competition Rules
Language
English & Chinese
Date
10th May 2020, 14:00 - 15:00 (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 must be equipped with a camera
• Exam center: recommend students at the exam center choose their own school, non-exam center students choose to take the contest online, or contact the relevant responsible teacher to apply for the exam center
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
- HIGH DISTINCTION: Top 3%
- DISTINCTION: Top 20%
- CREDIT: Top 55%
Academic training materials
Past problems available for preparation
Requirements
Fee
includes exam, grading and certificate fee, proctor fee, past papers and academic fee (ASDAN doesn't provide any trainings).
Registration Deadline
27th April, 2020 (Exam center)
4th May, 2020 (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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