Fall 2026 contest · grades 2 to 8

A real math contest for every young problem solver.

Students take a timed online test for their own grade, from any device with a browser. Twenty questions, one attempt, and an award or certificate for every student who finishes.

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20 questions40 to 50 minutesGrades 2 to 8$50 per student

Try a Grade 5 problem

A rectangle is 3 cm longer than it is wide. Its perimeter is 34 cm. What is its area?

perimeter 34 cmwidth + 3 cm

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Fall 2026 dates

The contest runs after Thanksgiving and ends before winter break. A spring contest follows in March or April 2027.

Nov 13

Roster deadline

Every student needs a login before the window opens.

Nov 16

Practice sets

Short sets for each division, so the format feels familiar.

Nov 30 – Dec 11

Contest window

Each student tests once, on any day in the window.

Mid-Dec

Results and awards

Scores, percentiles and certificates are released.

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20questions on every test
7grades, each with its own test
3divisions by grade band
100%of finishers earn a certificate

A test sized for every grade

Each division has its own problems, written for the grades in it and nothing above them.

Grades 2-3

Foundation

Number sense, patterns and clear thinking with whole numbers. 40 minutes.

Grades 4-5

Explorer

Fractions, area, multi-step word problems and logic. 45 minutes.

Grades 6-8

Pathfinder

Ratios, percent, early algebra, geometry and counting. 50 minutes.

Compare the divisions

Awards for effort and for excellence

Awards follow a student’s percentile among everyone who took the same grade test.

Top 5%

Summit Medal

For the highest scores in each grade.

Top 15%

Honor Roll

For strong, consistent problem solving.

Top 50%

Merit Ribbon

For solid work, at or above the middle of the field.

Everyone

Certificate

Every student who submits a test receives a certificate.

How placement works

Three steps from sign-up to certificate

  1. Register your class

    A teacher or coordinator sends a roster of first names, last names and grades. That is all we need.

  2. Students log in and test

    Each student gets a personal username, password and access link, and takes the test once during the window.

  3. Results and awards

    Tests are scored automatically. Percentile awards and certificates follow in December.

For teachers and coaches

  • Send one roster and we create every login.
  • Print login slips or share personal access links.
  • Students can test in class or at home inside the window.
  • Results are ready for the whole class at once.

For families

  • Any computer, tablet or phone with a browser works.
  • Answers save as your child types, so a lost connection does not lose work.
  • We keep only a name, a grade and the test answers.
  • No ads, no trackers, and we never sell student data.

Bring your class to the starting line.

Send us your details and we will share the roster template and practice sets as soon as they are ready.

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