What is CLMC？
Register Now!
The Canadian Mathematical Society (CMS) proudly introduces the Canada Lynx Mathematical Competition (CLMC), a new national math contest open to students in all year levels, with a focus on students in Years 7-13.
The Lynx competition aims to inspire an interest in mathematics and build confidence in students of all skill levels by making math fun and accessible. This competition provides valuable feedback to help students enhance their math skills.
The Lynx competition consists of 15 multiple-choice questions, designed around the Canada G7-11 core curriculum, and is 90 minutes long.
The Lynx competition takes place annually at the end of September or the beginning of October. For students with advanced math skills, the Lynx competition is excellent practice for the more challenging Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge (COMC), held later in October.
Participating students can win exciting prizes and awards.
Competition date and time
Date and time:
-
Date: Saturday, October 5th 2024 in New Zealand.
Registration deadline: 20 September 2024. The registration is considered successful upon receipt of the registration fee.
Competition Format
-
Format and Questions: 90 minutes long, consisting of 15 multiple-choice questions based on the grades 7-11 curriculum.
-
You will be given PDF papers to write on.
-
Participants eligibility: Students must be in Year 13 or below as of the current school year.
-
The student must be attending school full-time either virtually or in person (primary, secondary, or home-schooled) at least since September 15th of this year.
-
Competition date: Saturday 5th October 2024
-
Close date of registering: 20 September 2024.
Fees for the CLMC is $68 per student.
Please note: If you registered after the deadline, the fees will be doubled.
BANK: ANZ
Name of Account: Pinnacle Education Group
Account: 06-0241-0684634-00
Please make payment with the students 'full name + CLMC ' as reference.
⚠️ Please note that any fees and payments made are non-refundable.
⚠️ Before you make any payment, make sure you read through the refund policy on our website to avoid misunderstandings.
(Terms and conditions apply).
PGA reserves the right to interpret all competition and course arrangements.
Namesake-About the Canada Lynx (cat)
The Canada lynx may look like a slightly larger version of your housecat, but make no mistake, these boreal predators are ferocious! With big eyes and super hearing, Canada lynx are excellent night hunters. But they are not fast runners, so they have to be sneaky when it comes to catching prey. Usually, they find a hiding spot and wait for prey to come near — then they pounce. Some lynx will sit still for hours just to snatch a bite!
The Canada lynx has a short body, small tail and long legs. In winter, it sports a fur coat that is thick, long and grey. In summer, its coat is short, thin and light brown. Canada lynx look like they have wide faces, thanks to long patches of fur that grow out from their cheeks. They are most easily recognized by the black tips of their bobbed (short) tails and the long tufts on their triangle-shaped ears.
The Canada lynx closely resembles its southern forest-dwelling relative, the bobcat, but the truth is in the tail. Lynx tails are completely black-tipped, while bobcat tails have a white ring below the black tip. Canada lynx also have large, thick-furred paws that act like snowshoes, which help them hunt during winter.
Canada lynx live in forested areas throughout Canada, Alaska and parts of the contiguous United States. They make their dens underneath fallen trees, tree stumps, rock ledges or thick bushes. Canada lynx are territorial animals, and males live alone most of the time.
(Photo: Megan Lorenz/Can Geo Photo Club)
Topics to Study
Most of the problems on the CLMC will be based on the mathematics curriculum taught in grades 7-11. Potential topics include:
-
Probability
-
Euclidean and analytic geometry
-
Trigonometry, including functions, graphs and identities
-
Exponential and logarithmic functions
-
Functional notation
-
Systems of equations
-
Polynomials, including relationships involving the roots of quadratic and cubic equations
-
Sequences and series
-
Simple counting problems
-
Elementary number theory, including tests for divisibility, number of divisors, and simple Diophantine equations
Why Participate in the CLMC?
● Broad Accessibility
The CLMC is open to students in all regions and grade levels, offering an inclusive platform for a diverse range of participants. This inclusivity allows students from different educational backgrounds and geographic areas in New Zealand to participate and showcase their mathematical talents.
● Curriculum Alignment
The competition is based on the Canadian curriculum for Years 7 to 11, which corresponds to New Zealand’s intermediate and secondary school levels. This alignment makes the competition relevant and beneficial for students who wish to reinforce and apply their knowledge. The problem-solving aspect of the competition helps students deepen their understanding of key topics in their curriculum.
● Recognition and Awards
The CLMC offers a variety of awards and recognition for high achievers, including Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards. This gives students a strong incentive to excel in their mathematical skills and gain public recognition. Even non-official participants receive valuable feedback to assess their performance and improve.
● Skill Development
Participating in the CLMC helps students develop critical mathematical skills such as problem-solving, logical reasoning, and analytical thinking. The competition challenges students in areas like probability, geometry, trigonometry, and number theory, encouraging them to deepen their understanding and proficiency in these subjects.
● Opportunities for All Students
Through non-official participation and random prize draws, the CLMC ensures that even students who do not meet official eligibility criteria can benefit from the competition and have the chance to win prizes. This approach encourages more students to take part and enjoy the competition, regardless of their official status.
Prizes and Awards
The Canada Lynx competition gives awards to the top-performing official competitors in several geographical divisions.
Performance-based Awards
Awards are only given to official participants (see the Eligibility page for details).
Students compete in a geographical division. Students outside Canada compete in the International Division
Each geographical division is further divided by grade of the students, as well as having a Champion division that includes all grades.
The most prestigious divisions are the Canadian Champion division (all students in Canada, regardless of grade) and the International Champion division (students outside Canada, regardless of grade).
For each of these divisions, a table of award winners is assembed as follows:
Certificates
All official contestants receive a certificate suitable for adding to their math portfolios or framing.
Students who don’t earn performance award (as described above) receive a certificate that reads “Top Quartile” or “Second Quartile”, if earned, or “Certificate of Participation” otherwise.
Students who earn one or more performance awards receive a certificate that identifies their awards earned.
Frequently Ask Questions
1. What grade levels can write the CJMC?
-
Any student who hasn’t finished secondary school can participate in the CLMC. In New Zealand, this means students in Year 7-13.
2. What do students get out of it?
Participating in internationally recognized mathematics competitions like the CLMC is a great addition to your academic portfolio, especially for university applications or scholarships.
-
Gain new experience in problem-solving and measure your skills against some of the keenest math students.
-
Official certificates will be issued, and top achievers will be recognized publicly.
-
If you’re considering trying the Canadian Open Math Challenge (COMC) next month, the CLMC is excellent preparation.
3. What is the exam structure and scoring method?
The set of questions is the same for all students, regardless of grade level, and all questions are multiple-choice. The structure is as follows:
-
Five introductory questions: 4 points each
-
Five intermediate questions: 5 points each
-
Five advanced questions: 7 points each
-
Maximum score: 80 points
To discourage guessing, 1 point is awarded for any unanswered question.
It’s multiple choice, so students don’t need to “show their work” for anything, but should be given scrap paper.