Spirit of Math and Stanford SMILE present
The 22nd Annual International Math Contest
The 22nd Annual International Math Contest
Contest will be written online anytime on February 26,2021
Dear Students, Parents & Guardians,
Spirit of Math (SoM) and Stanford SMILE are once again pleased to announce the 22nd Annual International Math Contest to be held online globally on Friday, February 26th, 2021 with registration ending on Monday, February 15th, 2021.
The Spirit of Math International Contest is open to ALL students in grades 1 to 6 across the globe whether or not they are registered at Spirit of Math.
Please note, students currently registered in Spirit of Math from grades 1 – 4 will automatically be registered and write the contest for their Spirit of Math grade online at anytime during the day on Friday, February 26th, 2021 with no additional fees. Spirit of Math students in grades 5 & 6 are welcome to write the contest online at anytime during the day of the contest, but they must register for the contest. Any Spirit of Math student looking to be challenged by writing an additional contest a grade higher than their current Spirit of Math grade must register for this additional contest on this site.
Students can prepare for the contest by engaging in video lessons and test their knowledge by attempting past contests. Create a free account on our practice center website to access selected content or Get a Premium Membership to gain unlimited access to all videos and quizzes.
Sincerely,
The Spirit of Math Team
Dear Educators,
Spirit of Math (SoM) and Stanford SMILE are once again pleased to announce the 22nd Annual International Math Contest to be held online globally on Friday, February 26th, 2021. Open to grades 1 to 6, this contest will be written by students worldwide with the intent to test their skills, develop self-confidence, and experience the joy of math. The registration deadline is Monday, February 15th, 2021.
This contest is a tremendous opportunity for students who are passionate about mathematics to compete with like-minded peers. We welcome you to invite your students to write the Spirit of Math International Contest online at anytime during the day of the contest. We value your support for encouraging registrations in this exciting and very challenging event.
As an added benefit, we are happy to share our free online teacher training videos to assist your faculty in preparing students for this contest. These free content videos can be accessed by clicking here.
Students can prepare for the contest by engaging in video lessons and test their knowledge by attempting past contests. Create a free account to access selected content or Get a Premium Membership to gain unlimited access to all videos and quizzes.
We look forward to having your students participate in this exciting and engaging opportunity. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to get in touch by email or call at +1 (416) 245-8194.
Sincerely,
The Spirit of Math Team
Learning management system – Brightspace
This year, the Spirit of Math International Contest will be hosted on the online learning management system (LMS), Brightspace. Brightspace is a cloud-based software platform for online teaching and learning.
Spirit of Math currently uses Brightspace to enhance the learning experience in all courses with supplementary videos, quizzes, and more!
SMILE.Stanford.edu (SMILE Global) , a micro cloud educational SaaS platform, dedicated to transforming SMILE (Stanford Mobile Inquiry – based Learning Environment) pedagogy invented by Stanford University worldwide to lead education innovation and implementation through offering customized pedagogy, software, content, curriculum, teacher training and learning.
Honour Roll and Perfect Score students will be recognized on the Spirit of Math Contest website.
Contest Details
Registration Process
Applies to parents and schools
Create an account or sign in
Create an account to register for the contest. Please ensure to select, who you are registering as i.e. parent or school. If you had signed up with us last year, please use your email and password to sign in to register for the contest.
Complete your profile information
Once you have registered or signed in, complete your profile information and click on save profile. You will now begin your enrolment process.
Begin your order
Now that you have completed your Profile Information, you can now begin your Enrolment Process by entering the participant number. Please click on “Begin your order” once you have determined the number of participants.
Review your cart and checkout to proceed!
Checkout Process
The checkout process consists of 4 stages:
- Review your billing details and hit next
- Add participant details
- Review your order and hit next
- Select payment details
- Place order
Confirmation
Once you have placed your order, you will receive a confirmation email for enroling for the contest.
Rules & Overview of the contest
Contest Rules:
- The contest is multiple-choice with four choices for each question.
- Each question answered correctly is worth one mark, and the sum of the correct answers is the score.
- Marks are not taken off for wrong answers.
- No calculators or other counting tools are allowed.
The contest will be automatically marked by the online platform, Brightspace. Results and solutions will be available on Brightspace on March 1, 2021.
GRADES 1 & 2
The contest is composed of 20 questions. The contestants will have 30 minutes to write the contest.
GRADES 3 & 4
The contest is composed of 30 questions. The contestants will have 45 minutes to write the contest.
GRADES 5 & 6
The contest is composed of 40 questions. The contestants will have 60 minutes to write the contest.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the contest?
The contest is 30 minutes long for grades 1 and 2, 45 minutes long for grades 3 and 4, and 60 minutes for grades 5 and 6
What is the cost to enrol a child in the contest?
The cost is very nominal and based on the country you are situated. To give you some context it is only $12 CAD per child.
Who can participate?
Students currently registered in Spirit of Math from grades 1 – 4 will automatically be registered and write the contest for their Spirit of Math grade online at anytime during the day on Friday, February 26th, 2021 with no additional fees. Spirit of Math students in grades 5 & 6 are welcome to write the contest online at anytime during the day of the contest, but they must register for the contest. Any Spirit of Math student looking to be challenged by writing an additional contest a grade higher than their current Spirit of Math grade must register for this additional contest on this site.
The Spirit of Math International Contest is open to ALL students in Grades 1 to 6 across the globe whether or not they are registered at Spirit of Math.
How can my child/student prepare for the contest?
Students are encouraged to visit our practice center website to prepare for the Spirit of Math International Contest. Students can engage in courses with video lessons and quizzes, and test their knowledge by attempting past contests. This website contains both free and premium content. Subscribe to gain unlimited access to all videos, quizzes, and contests!
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Can I cancel my child registrations for the contest?
Yes, you may cancel your child’s registration at anytime. However, please note refunds will not be provided for any cancellation.
Why do you need to input an e-mail for my children/students?
This e-mail address will be used as a unique identifier for each student to be registered on Spirit of Math Brightspace learning management system, and also to give students their official certificates.
What type of information do you need to register your children/students?
You will need the following information to complete registration for your children / students:
First Name, Last Name, Age, Grade, Gender, Unique e-mail address
About the Contest
In its 22nd year, the Spirit of Math International Contest is presented by Spirit of Math®, the global leader in math enrichment for high-performing students and teacher training for over 30 years, in collaboration with SMILE, developed by Stanford University, one of the most prestigious educational institutions in the world.
With more than 30 years of success and over 10,000 students enrolled in over 40 campuses across Canada, USA, and Pakistan, Spirit of Math® is changing the equation for math minds around the world. From our after-school classes, contests and camps, to our expanding series of math workbooks and training for educators, Spirit of Math is influencing the way math is viewed and taught globally.
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Held for the first time in 1999, the Spirit of Math Contest was initially offered to grades 1 through 4 Spirit of Math students only.
Since 1999, Spirit of Math has tested the abilities of children globally, through a series of problem solving questions, giving them the chance to put their skills on display, take home a medal, and get their name listed on the Spirit of Math National Honour Roll!
With an increasing number of students participating each year, Spirit of Math students earned 1,550 placements on national and international math competition Honour Rolls for 2015.
In 2018, the contest was opened to non-Spirit of Math students from all over Canada and Pakistan. Amongst all the grades 1 to 4 students that wrote the contest, more than 2,500 students earned placements on the Honour Roll.
In 2019, the 20th Annual Spirit of Math International Contest was written by students in Canada, Pakistan and USA.
Let’s bring the brightest minds together and let them shine all around the world.
