Register for the Annual National Spirit of Math Contest!

The 2012 Spirit of Math Contest takes place Feb. 26 to Mar. 1 and if you’re in grades 1 to 4, you’re invited!

Math contests provide an opportunity for children to test their skills, develop their self-confidence and learn that math is fun! Over 2000 kids will take part in this year’s contest. Foster your child’s love of math by registering them for this challenging event!

Date: Sunday, Feb 26 to Thursday, Mar. 1

Times: Contests are 30 minutes for grades 1 & 2 and 45 minutes for grades 3 & 4. Contests will take place between 4:30 and 7:30 (day and times may vary, contact your local campus for details).
Open To: Students in grade 1 – 4
Entry Fee: $12

Schedule:

*Check in for each contest is 15 minutes before the contest starts.

Grade 1

Grade 2

Grade 3

Grade 4

To Register for the contest: click here for a Contest Registration Form.

Are you a Teacher or Principal? If you would like paper registration forms for your school, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to request forms with local contest information for your grade 1 – 4 students.

More Info: Each student will receive a certificate of participation and have the opportunity to achieve placement on the Spirit of Math national honour roll. Medals will be awarded for 1st place in each grade and a certificate of distinction will be awarded to all students who achieve honour roll status.

How to Prepare: Click on the PDF’s below for great tips on preparing for math contests and some practice problems!

Math competitions are a great way to face a challenge, test your skills and most of all have fun!

The best way to prepare is to practice solving as many math problems as possible in the weeks leading up to a competition. Click below for some great competition preparation tips and practice problems for students in grades 3 to 8.