# Grade 7/8

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## Contests for Grade 7/8 students

Below you will find contests suitable for Grade 7/8 students. Interested students from these grades are also welcome to participate in contests designed for higher grades.

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- [All](https://cemc.uwaterloo.ca/resources/grade-level/grade-7-8?subject_area=All)- [Computer Science](https://cemc.uwaterloo.ca/resources/grade-level/grade-7-8?subject_area=4)- [Mathematics](https://cemc.uwaterloo.ca/resources/grade-level/grade-7-8?subject_area=3)

##### Team Up Challenge

The Team Up Challenge is an engaging and collaborative mathematics resource designed for students in Grades 6 to 8. This challenge consists of materials that educators can use in their classrooms, grouping four students to work collaboratively to solve challenging math problems. This resource aims to foster teamwork, problem-solving skills, and mathematical creativity among participants. \
This resource is available in English and French.

Grade

6

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8

[Learn more
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Dates

- **Contest dates:**Monday, June 1, 2026, or later
- **Ordering deadline:** Thursday, May 28, 2026

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[Order Contest](https://cemc2.math.uwaterloo.ca/contest/Sigma/school/supervisorPortalLogin.php)

##### Gauss Contests

The Gauss Contests offer an exciting introduction to mathematics competitions for students in Grades 7 and 8. They offer unique and interesting problems in a multiple-choice format that encourages curiosity and nurtures an interest in the power of math. \
These contests are available in English and French.

Grade

7

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8

[Learn more
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Dates

- **Contest dates:**
  - North and South America: Monday, May 11, 2026 to Friday, May 22, 2026
  - Outside North and South America: Monday, May 11, 2026 to Friday, May 22, 2026
- **Ordering deadline:** Thursday, April 23, 2026

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[Order Contest](https://cemc2.math.uwaterloo.ca/contest/Sigma/school/supervisorPortalLogin.php)

##### Beaver Computing Challenge

The Beaver Computing Challenge (BCC) is an online, multiple-choice contest that introduces students to computer science and aims to create excitement about computing among those with little or no previous experience. \
This contest is available in English only.

Grade

5

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10

[Learn more
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Dates

The Beaver Computing Challenge is usually held in the month of November. Contest dates for 2026/2027 will be updated in May 2026.

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[Order Contest](https://cemc2.math.uwaterloo.ca/contest/Sigma/school/supervisorPortalLogin.php)

## Tools and Resources for Grade 7/8 students

Explore our CEMC tools and resources that are designed for students in Grade 7/8. No registration or fee is required to access these materials.

##### [Problem of the Weekarrow\_forward](https://cemc.uwaterloo.ca/resources/potw)

Engaging math problems shared every week to enhance problem-solving skills.

Grade 3 to 12

##### [Past Contests, Solutions and Results arrow\_forward](https://cemc.uwaterloo.ca/resources/past-contests)

A wide range of past CEMC contests and their solutions to familiarize yourself with the contest format, level of difficulty, and problem solving strategies.

Grade 5 to 12

##### [Problem Set Generatorarrow\_forward](https://cemc.uwaterloo.ca/resources/problem-set-generator)

Create your own sets of problems randomly chosen from past Gauss, Pascal, Cayley, and Fermat Contests useful for curriculum support and contest preparation.

Grade 7 to 12

##### [Courseware arrow\_forward](https://cemc.uwaterloo.ca/resources/courseware)

Online mathematics and computer science materials featuring lessons, interactive activities, enrichment challenges, and opportunities for practice with feedback.

Grade 7 to 12

##### [The Mathematician Mosaic arrow\_forward](https://cemc.uwaterloo.ca/resources/mathematician-mosaic)

The Mathematician Mosaic is a CEMC initiative dedicated to showcasing the invaluable contributions of mathematicians from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds. Through a collection of student-made biographical posters, our project seeks to shine a necessary spotlight on unsung achievements and foster more inclusive perspectives in mathematics.

Grade 1 to 12

##### [Problems with Purposearrow\_forward](https://cemc.uwaterloo.ca/resources/problems-with-purpose)

Thoughtfully crafted math problems that connect classroom learning to real-world applications.

Grade 4 to 12

##### [Grade 7/8 Mathematics Coursewarearrow\_forward](https://cemc.uwaterloo.ca/resources/courseware/grade-7-8-mathematics)

Grade 7 to 8

## Workshops for Grade 7/8 students

Explore our workshops that are suitable to Grade 7/8 students.

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##### Math Circles

Math Circles is a weekly enrichment program for students in Grades 6 to 12, taking place in the Fall and Winter. Math Circles is available both in-person and online. Students explore mathematical topics beyond the standard curriculum through direct instruction and problem-solving activities.

[LEARN MORE](https://cemc.uwaterloo.ca/workshops/student-workshops/math-circles)

##### CS Escape

CS Escape has been designed to introduce programming to Grade 8 students from Canada with minimal or no programming experience. The workshop takes place virtually on Zoom over four Monday evening sessions every January.

[LEARN MORE](https://cemc.uwaterloo.ca/workshops/student-workshops/cs-escape)

## CEMC stories

Our contests, programs, tools, and resources have a significant impact on students and educators worldwide.

I teach a 7/8 split homeroom in Ontario. I like getting the problems from Problem of the Week in my inbox. Some I can use right away, some I set aside for later, some never get used. This is a resource that I use especially to challenge my students to apply their knowledge in multiple steps. Thank you.

Educator from ON