The Computational and Algorithmic Thinking (CAT) competition is a problem-solving competition designed by the Australian Maths Trust (AMT) to encourage student curiosity and promote computational thinking. It is the pre-competition of Oxford University Computing Challenge (OUCC). Build on CAT with the Oxford University Computing Challenge (OUCC)

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Participants DO NOT need any computer programming ability, but the competition helps identify students’ computer programming potential and encourages students to solve real-world problems. It is suitable for any mathematics class, and the process helps students become more confident as they take on interesting new challenges. 

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In 2024, CAT will be held online on Thursday, 23 May, 2024. Participants will have one hour to finish CAT. It has a mixture of multiple-choice and integer answers questions. Questions are designed to be quick to solve and highly approachable, and range in difficulty from very easy to challenging. 

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The CAT has four divisions: Upper Primary (NZ years 6–7), Junior ( NZ years 8–9), Intermediate (NZ years 10–11) and Senior (NZ years 12–13). 

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Competition Entry Close Day: 14 May 2024

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