Canadian Mathematical Gray Jay Competition
Hosted by Canadian Mathematical Society (CMS) - one of the world’s leading authorities in math
High interest and building students’ problem solving skills
Problems with an increasing level of difficulty
over 55% winning rate
Bilingual exam
Date: 11th October, 2020 (Sunday) 14:00-15:30pm (90 min)
Introduction
Canadian Mathematical Gray Jay Competition (CMGC) is a new Canadian math competition for students in grades 5-8. This competition has been created by mathematicians from across Canada. The problems are meant to be a fun fall activity for students and teachers to complement their math curriculum and build students’ problem solving skills. The CMGC will offer engaging problems that will allow for discussion after the competition and get students excited about math.
ASDAN China (ASDAN Academy) is partnering with the CMGC to bring the contests to Chinese students from 2020.
Official website：https://cms.math.ca/canadian-mathematical-gray-jay-competition-cmgc/
Introduction
Competition Rules
Language
Chinese and English
Date
11th October, 2020 (Sunday) 14:00-15:30pm (90 min)
Format
Individual written test
Participants
Grade 5-8
Topics
Probability, Geometry and Symmetry, Exponents and Order of Operations, Algebra Sequences and series, Patterns, Simple counting problems, Elementary number theory (primes, composites, greatest common factor, least common multiple), Ratio, Rate and Percent, Data Analysis (interpreting bar and pie graphs), Integers and Fractions
Types of Problems
3 blocks of 5 multiple choice questions with an increasing level of difficulty
Location
• Online (computer with camera and mobile device required)
• Exam Centers across China
Awards
Global Awards：
- International Gold
- International Silver
- International Bronze
- International Honour Roll
National Awards：
- Performance with Distinction
- Performance with Honours
Registration Details
Fee
Including the exam, grading, proctor fee, certificates and one online mock exam
Deadline
24th September, 2020 (Offline)
3rd October, 2020 (Online)
FAQ
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Northern Region：
Beijing、Tianjin、Heilongjiang、Jilin、Liaoning、 Heibei、Inner Mongolia、Shanxi、Shandong
Eastern Region：
Shanghai、Zhejiang、Jiangsu
Southern Region：
Guangdong、Guangxi、Fujian、Hainan、Hongkong、Macao、Taiwan
Western Region：
Chongqing、Sichuan、Yunnan、Guizhou、Shaanxi、Gansu、Qinghai、Tibet、Ningxia、Xinjiang
Central Region：
Hunan、Hubei、Anhui、Jiangxi
Central Region：
Henan
