Math Challengers
Organization: Canadian Math Challengers Society
Type: Competition
Location: Multiple locations UBC Vancouver, SFU Burnaby, Okanagan College Kelowna, Camosun College Victoria, plus online
Eligibility: Students in Grades 8-9-10
Grade levels: High School, Elementary
Cost: $40-70 per team; $40 per individual; $20 per team for online competition
Application deadline: January 15, 2025
Dates: February 19, 2025 – May 3, 2025
Math Challengers is an enrichment and competition program that promotes mathematics achievement among students in Grades 8, 9, and 10 through challenging problems and team-based tournaments. The program includes regional competitions in February and provincial finals in May, featuring individual contest rounds, team rounds, and an exciting head-to-head buzz-in session similar to Jeopardy. Math Challengers builds strategic problem-solving skills and exposes students to complex problems requiring creativity and persistence.