CEMC
The CEMC (Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing) is a division of the University of Waterloo, located in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, that deals with the teaching of mathematical subjects to students in Canada and around the world.
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Purpose
The CEMC is now known as Canada's most recognized organization for promoting and creating activities for mathematics and computer science. In their mission statements, it quotes:
"The Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing aims to increase enjoyment, confidence and ability in mathematics and computer science among students and teachers in Canada and internationally."
They organize face-to-face workshops, the publication of books, lots of online resources and competitions in order to reach their goal.
CEMC Contest Overview
Annually, CEMC holds competitions that varies from the elementary to the high-school level which is based on the nationwide curriculum. Like many math tests, the CEMC tests require problem solving. Each competition, with the exception of Fryer and Hypatia, is named after a famous mathematician.
These competitions include:
- 4 multiple choice competitions for elementary and high-school level students.
- 4 full solution competitions for high-school level students.
- A Team Mathematics competition.
- Computing competitions for beginners and experts.
Structure
For the multiple choice tests, solvers have 60 minutes to solve 25 questions. The questions are divided into three parts. Part A has 10 questions worth 5 points each, Part B has 10 questions worth 6 points each, and Part C has 5 questions worth 8 points each. Unanswered questions get 2 points (up to 10 unanswered questions), and incorrect answers grant 0 points.
For the free response tests, some questions only require the answer while other questions require a full solution with quality presentation. Many questions have multiple parts. People taking the Fryer, Galois, and Hypatia Tests have 75 minutes to answer 4 questions, and people taking the Euclid Test have 2.5 hours to solve 10 questions.
Calculators can be used in the test, but it can not have internet access, send information to other devices, or store notes.
List of Tests
Elementary level
Multiple choice
High-school level
Multiple choice
- CEMC Pascal (Grade 9)
- CEMC Cayley (Grade 10)
- CEMC Fermat (Grade 11)
Full solution
- CEMC Fryer (Grade 9)
- CEMC Galois (Grade 10)
- CEMC Hypatia (Grade 11)
- CEMC Euclid (Grade 12)
Other math competitons
- CEMC Intermediate Competition (Grade 10 or lower)
- CEMC Senior Competition (Grade 10 or lower)
- CEMC Team Competition (6 secondary students)
Computing competitions
- CEMC Beaver Computing Competition (Grade 9 and 10)
- CEMC Computing Competition (Any student with programming experience)
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