Mathematics is the key and door into the sciences.
– Galileo Galilei
Math Competitions
We believe that math competitions provide a unique platform to develop essential life skills, such as problem-solving, perseverance, quick-thinking under pressure, resilience. In their individual journeys to the renowned mathematical contests, students learn that true potential is not just about raw talent, but about a willingness to push boundaries, embrace challenges, discover abilities they may not have realized they possessed, and grow continuously.
While there are quite a few math contests available for high school students, only a few are held for elementary and middle school students. Noetic and Math Kangaroo are a first great step for children to discover an interest in mathematics.
Noetic Learning Math Contest (NLMC)
Noetic Learning Math Contest (NLMC) is a semiannual mathematics competition designed to challenge and inspire elementary and middle school students in the United States.
Key Features of the Noetic Learning Math Contest:
- Target Audience: The contest is aimed at school students in grades 2-8.
- Goals: The goal of the competition is to encourage students’ interest and enthusiasm for mathematics, enhance problems-solving skills, and inspire students to excel in math and STEM-related fields by building confidence in their mathematical abilities.
- Structure: During the contest, students are given 45 minutes to solve 20 creative problems that cover a broad range of mathematical topics, including arithmetic, number theory, geometry, algebra, logic, word problems, and basic data analysis.
- Participation: Noetic is open to students from all skill levels, offering both individual and team competition categories. Schools and after-school institutions can register teams of up to 30 students per grade level. 39,078 students from 804 schools nationwide (43 states) participated in the Noetic competition in November 2024.
- Awards and Recognition: Recognition and Awards given to top performers include:
- Team Winner Medal: The highest scorer of each team will receive a ‘Team Winner’ medal.
- National Honor Roll Medal: The top 10% of all participants in the nation will receive ‘National Honor Roll’ medals.
- National Honorable Mention Ribbon: The top 50% of all participants in the nation will receive ‘National Honorable Mention’ ribbons.
- Certificate of Participation: All participants also receive certificates of participation.
- Upcoming Dates: The next Noetic Learning Math Contest for teams will take place during the first half of April 2025 (Apr 3 – Apr 17).
For more information about registration, resources, preparation materials, etc. visit the official Noetic website www.noetic-learning.com/mathcontest.
Math Kangaroo Competition
Math Kangaroo is a highly regarded international mathematical competition designed for students in elementary, middle and high school, and held annually on the third Thursday of March. With its broad participation across the globe, Math Kangaroo offers students a platform to challenge themselves, receive recognition for their skills, and connect with like-minded peers.
Starting in 2025, students from Gilbert and surrounding towns have participated in the Math Kangaroo Competition. LogiAcademy is the only official Math Kangaroo center in Gilbert.
The next Annual International Math Kangaroo Competition will be administered IN-PERSON on Thursday, March 19, 2026, from 5:15 PM -6:30 PM, AZ time, at the South West Regional Library, at 775 N Greenfield Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234.
Key Features of the Math Kangaroo Competition:- Target Audience: The competition is open to school students in grades 1 through 12, with participants divided in six age-based categories.
- Goals: The goals of the competition are to foster logical reasoning, problem solving, and enthusiasm in the study of mathematics beyond the minimum school curricula, as well as to spark interest in mathematical applications in real-life scenarios.
- Structure: During the contest, students from grades 1 to 12 are given 75 minutes to solve 24 multiple-choice questions (grades 1-6), or 30 multiple-choice questions (grades 7-12). Questions are categorized by the level of difficulty: Easy (3 points each), Medium (4 points each), Hard (5 points each).
- Participation: Math Kangaroo attracts millions of participants worldwide. In 2024, Math Kangaroo was held in more than 100 countries and more than 6 million students participated, including 44,070 in the United States.
- Awards and Recognition: Recognition and Awards given to top performers include National Awards, State Awards, and Special Recognitions. Top awards include international summer camps and college grants.
- Upcoming Dates: The next Annual International Math Kangaroo Competition will take place on March 20, 2025.
-
- Go to: https://mathkangaroo.oasis-lms.com/Public/Catalog
- Click on the “Center Search Tool” tab, choose Arizona for Location and In-Person for Course Format and Public for Course Access, and select “LogiAcademy – Session One (Gilbert, AZ)” from the list.
- Log in with your login and password or establish your user account if you are new, and register to “LogiAcademy – Session One (Gilbert, AZ).”
Mathematical Olympiads for Elementary and Middle Schools (MOEMS)
Mathematical Olympiads for Elementary and Middle Schools (MOEMS) is a prestigious annual mathematics competition designed for elementary and middle school students worldwide.
Key Features of the Mathematical Olympiads for Elementary and Middle Schools:
- Target Audience: The competition is open to students in grades 4 through 8, divided into two divisions: Division E (Elementary): Recommended for grades 4-6; Division M (Middle School): Recommended for grades 6-8.
- Goals: The goal of the competition is to stimulate enthusiasm and love for mathematics and to foster creativity, ingenuity, and flexibility in problem-solving.
- Structure: The program consists of five monthly contests held from November through March. Each contest includes five unique, non-routine math problems, with a time limit of 25 minutes per test.
- Participation: MOEMS is available to schools (public, private, parochial), homeschools, after-school institutions, and individuals (with restrictions). Teams can include up to 35 students, and multiple teams may be formed by a single institution. Annually, more than 120,000 students from all U.S. states and over 39 countries participate in MOEMS, making it one of the largest math competitions worldwide.
- Awards and Recognition: Recognition and Awards given to top performers include:
- Certificates for all participants.
- Medals for the highest individual scorers on each team.
- Awards for approximately the top 50% of participants.
- Silver pins for the top 10% of scores and gold pins for the top 2%.
- The prestigious George Lenchner Medallion for students achieving a perfect score.
- Upcoming Dates: The MOEMS season runs from November through March, with specific administration windows provided for each contest. The current season ends in March 2025. The next MOEMS season will run from November 2024 through March 2025.
For more information about registration, resources, preparation materials, etc. visit the official visit the official MOEMS website https://moems.org/information/.