Divisions

Three divisions, one for every grade band

Students compete against peers in their own grade band, on problems written for what they have learned so far.

Grades 2-3

Foundation

For students who are building confidence with numbers and starting to enjoy puzzles.

Questions20
Time40 minutes
TopicsPlace value, add and subtract, patterns, simple shapes, early multiplication

Grades 4-5

Explorer

For students ready to connect ideas and try problems with more than one step.

Questions20
Time45 minutes
TopicsFractions, perimeter and area, multi-step word problems, logic

Grades 6-8

Pathfinder

For students who want a real challenge and a taste of competition math.

Questions20
Time50 minutes
TopicsRatios and percent, early algebra, geometry, counting, number theory basics

How grades map to tests

Every grade from 2 to 8 has its own test. Grades 2 and 3 share a time limit, as do grades 4 and 5, and grades 6, 7 and 8. A student always takes the test for their current grade, and awards are calculated within that test.

Questions go from friendly to tough. Most of the test should feel reachable, and the last few are there to stretch strong students. Nobody is expected to finish every problem.

Bring your class to the starting line.