Grade 9/10
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Contests for Grade 9/10 students
Below you will find contests suitable for Grade 9/10 students. Interested students from these grades are also welcome to participate in contests designed for higher grades.
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Canadian Team Mathematics Contest
The Canadian Team Mathematics Contest (CTMC) is an exciting and challenging competition where participants work both individually and in teams to showcase their mathematical problem-solving skills through fun and engaging activities. A special feature of the CTMC is that schools can host the contest at their own school or be selected to participate at the University of Waterloo. \ This contest is available in English only.
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9
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12
Dates
- Contest dates:
- North and South America:
- At UWaterloo: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
- In Schools: Thursday, April 9, 2026, or later
- Outside North and South America:
- In Schools: Thursday, April 9, 2026, or later
- Ordering deadline:
- Registration deadline for the lottery to participate at UWaterloo: Thursday, November 20, 2025
- In-school event: Monday, April 6, 2026
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Fryer, Galois and Hypatia Contests
The Fryer, Galois, and Hypatia (FGH) Contests encourage critical thinking, helping learners develop mathematical problem-solving and communication skills as they tackle progressively challenging questions in a full-solution contest. \ These contests are available in English and French.
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9
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11
Dates
- Contest dates:
- North and South America: Wednesday, April 1, 2026
- Outside North and South America: Thursday, April 2, 2026
- Ordering deadline: Thursday, March 5, 2026
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Pascal, Cayley and Fermat Contests
The Pascal, Cayley, and Fermat Contests (PCF) provide students with an engaging platform of multiple-choice questions to showcase their math skills while exploring mathematical problem-solving and developing their critical thinking abilities. \ These contests are available in English and French.
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9
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11
Dates
The Pascal, Cayley and Fermat (PCF) contests are usually held in the month of February. Contest dates for 2026/2027 will be updated in May 2026.
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Canadian Computing Competition
The Canadian Computing Competition (CCC) is an online contest designed for students with a range of programming experience. It provides participants with a challenge that helps build confidence and enhances their ability to understand, design, and implement algorithms. \ This contest is available in English and French.
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9
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12
Dates
The Canadian Computing Competition (CCC) is usually held in the month of February. Contest dates for 2026/2027 will be updated in May 2026.
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Canadian Senior and Intermediate Mathematics Contests
The Canadian Senior and Intermediate Mathematics Contests (CSMC and CIMC) provide challenging math problems for students to enjoy and enhance their problem-solving skills using a mix of short answer and full solution questions. \ These contests are available in English and French.
Grade
9
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12
Dates
The Canadian Senior and Intermediate Mathematics Contests are usually held in the month of November. Contest dates for 2026/2027 will be updated in May 2026.
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Tools and Resources for Grade 9/10 students
Explore our CEMC tools and resources that are designed for students in Grade 9/10. No registration or fee is required to access these materials.
Problem of the Weekarrow_forward
Engaging math problems shared every week to enhance problem-solving skills.
Grade 3 to 12
Past Contests, Solutions and Results arrow_forward
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
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
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
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
CS and Society arrow_forward
Resources for educators designed to highlight important issues surrounding the use of technology in our world today.
Grade 9 to 12
Problems with Purposearrow_forward
Thoughtfully crafted math problems that connect classroom learning to real-world applications.
Grade 4 to 12
Grade 9/10/11 Mathematics Courseware arrow_forward
Grade 9 to 11
Problem Solving and Mathematical Discovery Coursewarearrow_forward
Grade 10 to 11
CS Circles Coursewarearrow_forward
Grade 9
Python from Scratch Coursewarearrow_forward
Grade 10
Language Independent Lessons Coursewarearrow_forward
Grade 10
Web Basics Coursewarearrow_forward
Grade 10
Web Programming Coursewarearrow_forward
Grade 10
Workshops for Grade 9/10 students
Explore our workshops that are suitable for Grade 9/10 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.
Seeing Possibilities and Rewards in Computer Science (SPARCS)
SPARCS is a week-long workshop held each year in May, designed to spark interest in computer science among students in Grades 9 and 10 from Canada who have little or no previous exposure to computer science.
Think About Math! (TAM)
The TAM workshop aims to ignite enthusiasm for mathematics among students in Grades 9 and 10 from Ontario. This day-long workshop, held annually in the Spring, showcases the fun and relevance of math and its potential for leading to exciting careers.
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Our contests, programs, tools, and resources have a significant impact on students and educators worldwide.
It’s hard to overstate the importance of the Canadian Computing Contest on the quality of my computer science program…. This contest acts as a primary focus for my computer club and helps my students push themselves to a higher level of excellence.
Educator from Ontario, Canada