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University of Waterloo Euclid Contest
Brief Introduction:
The Euclid Mathematics Contest, organized by the University of Waterloo, is a prestigious global mathematics competition specifically designed for 12th-grade students. Known as the “TOEFL of Mathematics,” this contest challenges high school students to apply their mathematical knowledge and creativity to solve new problems. With over 19,000 participants worldwide, it is one of the most recognized and respected mathematics contests in Canada.
Why we recommend Euclid:
Participation in the Euclid Contest not only enhances problem-solving skills but also strengthens students’ mathematical foundation. High scores in this contest are highly regarded by universities, especially for students aiming to pursue math-related programs. The contest is challenging, providing a great opportunity to showcase mathematical abilities on a global stage.
Time schedule(based on previous tests):
- Registration Deadline: March 10
- Contest Date: April 4 (North and South America); April 5 (International)
Registration:
- If your school offers the contest, the teacher must first apply for a CEMC school account to register students. The account creation may take up to 3 weeks.
- If your school does not offer the contest, you can contact the University of Waterloo to arrange for participation at a nearby testing center.
Test types:
- Format: Individual participation, 10 questions
- Duration: 150 minutes
- Marking scheme: Total of 100 marks, based on the completeness, clarity, and presentation of the solutions. Correct answers without proper reasoning may not receive full marks.
Awards:
- Individual Awards:
- Certificate of Distinction: Awarded to students ranking in the top 25% globally.
- Certificate of Global top 100: Awarded to top 100 scores world wide.
- Contest Medal: Awarded to the champion of each school, as decided by CEMC.
- Honour Rolls: Separate honour rolls for high scorers in Canada and internationally.
- Plaque: Canadian students ranking in the top 5 receive a medal and a $500 prize; those ranking 6th to 15th receive a $200 prize.
- Team Awards:
- Schools can choose to participate in team rankings, based on the sum of the top three individual scores.
- Canadian regions can receive awards at the Zone, Provincial, and National levels.
Syllabus Linkage: The Euclid Contest covers topics such as Euclidean and analytic geometry, trigonometric functions and their properties, sine and cosine laws, exponential and logarithmic functions, equations and systems of equations, polynomials (including the relationship between roots and coefficients, and the remainder theorem), sequences and series, basic arithmetic problems, and properties of numbers.
How to prepare:
- Focus on School: Ensure strong performance in school mathematics before participating in the Euclid Contest.
- Use Art of Problem Solving for Practice: Practice with past papers available on the AoPS website.
- Supplement Learning with Khan Academy: Use Khan Academy to fill in any gaps in knowledge that are not covered in school.
- Leverage YouTube for Problem Explanations: Use the AoPS YouTube channel to understand complex problems.
- Interest-Driven Participation: Participate because of a genuine interest in mathematics, not just for accolades.
Reference:
CEMC – Recognition – Mathematics and Computing Contests – University of Waterloo. (n.d.). Copyright (C) University of Waterloo. https://cemc.uwaterloo.ca/contests/recognition.html
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