
Math Olympics
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Math Olympics provides an opportunity for students to demonstrate their math skills in a competitive setting. A combination of timed tests are given in a series of rounds. Each student competes against other students in his or her grade and category. The areas of competition include Arithmetic Computation and Mathematical Reasoning. Students in Grades 3–8 from ACSI member schools may participate.
- Arithmetic Computation: Problems will involve fundamental operations and require paper-pencil computation.
- Mathematical Reasoning: These paper-and-pencil problems may involve multiple operations and concepts and require a high level of reasoning, such as story problems, patterns, puzzles, etc.
NEW for 2023-24: There will be three levels of Math Olympics competitions - Local, Divisional and National. Winners of the Math Olympics competitions at each Local competition will be invited to advance to a Divisional Math Olympics. The top winners of the Divisional Math Olympics will be invited to compete in the National Math Olympics.
For additional information, please contact a Student Leadership & Learning team member.
Levels of Competition
Local Math Olympics (In-Person or Digital)
Local Math Olympics will be offered as in-person and digital events in 2023-24. For in-person events, Math Olympics testing, grading, and award ceremonies will be conducted live at a local host school (dates vary by location). For digital events, participating schools will facilitate the testing of their own students on their own campus, grade their students' tests, and email the scores to the Chairperson using the provided Tabulation Form for final review and to determine the award winners. Both in-person and digital participants have the opportunity to qualify to move on to Divisionals/Nationals.
Each school may register 3 students per category per grade (max. 36 students) for the Local Math Olympics.
The Digital Submissions Deadline for School Tabulation Forms is March 8, 2024, and participation forms and fees are due February 8, 2024. Local, in-person event dates vary by location.
Adjudication & Awards
Ribbons are awarded to the top five places in each grade level and category. The 1st place student in each grade level and category with an 85% or higher score is awarded an Olympic-style medallion. These top five places in each grade level/category qualify to move on to Divisional Math Olympics.
Registration & Fees
- School Registration Fee: $85 by October 13, 2023 ($105 after deadline)
- Student Participation Fee: $15 per student due 30 days before the in-person event, or by February 8, 2024, for digital events ($5/student late fee after deadline)
Divisional Math Olympics (Digital)
Divisional Math Olympics will be offered as a digital event in 2023-24. Participating schools will facilitate the testing of their own students (those that qualified via Local Math Olympics) through our online Math Olympics testing platform.
The top 15 places in each grade level and category qualify to move on to the National competition.
The testing window for the Divisional Math Olympics is April 17-19, 2024.
Adjudication & Awards
Awards will be given to the top five places in each grade level and category in each Division (Central, East and West). The top fifteen places in each grade level/category in each Division qualify to move on to the National Math Olympics.
Registration & Fees
- Student Participation Fee: $35 per student due 14 days before the digital event ($5/student late fee after deadline)
National Math Olympics (Digital)
National Math Olympics will be offered as a digital event in 2023-24. Participating schools will facilitate the testing of their own students (those that qualified via Divisional Math Olympics) through our online Math Olympics testing platform.
The top five places in each grade level will be considered the Math Olympics Competition Winners.
The testing window for the National Math Olympics is April 29-May 1, 2024.
Adjudication & Awards
Awards will be given to the top five places in each grade level and category.
Registration & Fees
- Student Participation Fee: $55 per student due 5 days before the digital event ($5/student late fee after deadline)
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Hosting- Math Olympics In-Person