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About IJMO

IJMO provides a global platform for students to showcase their math talent and compete internationally. It promotes deep conceptual understanding and advanced logical thinking, pushing students beyond their grade level to solve challenging Math Olympiad problems. The questions are designed to develop higher-level skills and stretch students' potential.

Pre-Requisite for the IJMO 2025
AMO 2024
SASMO 2025
SMGF 2025
SIMOC 2025
Silver, Gold, Perfect Score: Eligible
Bronze: Eligible after training
Silver, Gold, Perfect Score: Eligible
Bronze: Eligible after training
Silver, Gold, Perfect Score: Eligible
Bronze: Eligible after training
Bronze, Silver, Gold, Perfect Score: Eligible
HM: Eligible after training
IJMO
2025
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IJMO format

International Junior Math Olympiad – (GRADES 1-12, NZ Years 2-13)

Duration: 90 minutes
Contestant starts with 20 bonus points. Total Score is 120 points. 
Competition paper for each level contains 30 questions.

Starting Bonus: 20 points

Section A

Questions 1 to 10

Correct = 2, No Answer = 0,

Wrong = -1

Total score: 20 points

Section B

Questions 11 to 20

Correct = 3, No Answer = 0,

Wrong = -1

Total score: 30 points

Section C

Questions 21 to 30

Correct = 5, No Answer = 0,

Wrong = 0

Total score: 50 points

IJMO syllabus

GRADES 1-4

(NZ Y 2-5)

· Arithmetic and Statistics
· Geometry and Mensuration
· Solving word problems using model method (or any other non-algebraic methods)
· Non-routine problem solving (including number patterns, divisibility tests, spatial visualisation, logic problems and simple cryptarithms)

GRADES 5-6 

(NZ Y 6-7)

· Arithmetic and Statistics
· Geometry and Mensuration
· Solving word problems using model method (or any other methods including algebra)
· Non-routine problem solving (including number patterns, divisibility tests, spatial visualisation, logic problems and cryptarithms)

GRADE 7

(NZ Y8)

· Arithmetic and Algebra
· Geometry, Graphs and Mensuration
· Statistics
· Non-routine problem solving (including number patterns, divisibility tests, spatial visualisation, logic problems and cryptarithms)

GRADE 8

(NZ Y9)

· Arithmetic and Algebra
· Geometry, Graphs and Mensuration
· Pythagoras’ Theorem
· Statistics
· Non-routine problem solving (including number patterns, divisibility tests, spatial visualisation, logic problems and cryptarithms)

GRADES 9-12 

(NZ Y10-13)

· Arithmetic and Algebra
· Geometry, Graphs and Mensuration
· Pythagoras’ Theorem and Trigonometry
· Statistics and Probability
· Non-routine problem solving (including number patterns, divisibility tests, spatial visualisation, logic problems and cryptarithms)

IJMO Awards: Individual Awards
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IJMO Awards: Overall Championship Awards

IJMO Overall Championship awards are given to the top 3 gold award winners per grade level from grades 1 to 11/12 based on the Math Olympiad Individual Score.

They will be announced during the award ceremony.

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Please kindly note that Overall Championship will only be awarded for division or grade that has more than 50 participants.

Overall Champion

 

· Trophy

· Certificate

· IJHS induction

· YALA Gold Scholarship 2026

· SGD 250 Gift Voucher

Overall Runner-Up

 

· Trophy

· Certificate

· IJHS induction

· SGD 150 Gift Voucher

Overall 2nd Runner-Up

 

· Trophy

· Certificate

· SGD 100 Gift Voucher

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1. This voucher expires 12 months from the month of issue.
2. This voucher can be used to participate in any of SIMCC competitions and training or purchase
books, games or tour packages and its value is equivalent to the Singapore currency as printed.
3. This voucher cannot be used in conjunction with any other voucher.
4. This voucher is not refundable and cannot be replaced if lost, damage or expired.
5. This voucher is not exchangeable for cash and any unused balance will not be refundable.
6. This voucher is not legal tender and cannot be deposited into any bank account.
7. SIMCC reserves the right to vary amend the privileges or any terms & conditions without prior notice.

Rules for IJMO Overall Championship Tiebreaker:

IJMO Overall Championship Tiebreaker Rules

Tie Situation: In the event of a tie for the IJMO Overall Championship, a tiebreaker round will be conducted.
Tiebreaker Schedule: The tiebreaker will be held on December 14th.
Location: Will be announced later
Notification: All tied contestants will be informed of the tiebreaker on December 14th. Notifications will be delivered via the Country Council Partner.
Tiebreaker Format: During the tiebreaker round, each tied contestant will receive a similar question. The first contestant to correctly answer the question will be crowned the winner.
No-show Consequence: Contestants who fail to attend the tiebreaker will automatically forfeit their chance for the higher award. Attendance is crucial for eligibility.
Decision Finality: The decision made based on the results and timing of the tiebreaker will be final. No further appeals or challenges regarding the outcome will be entertained.

Contestants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with these rules and ensure their availability for the tiebreaker round. Best of luck to all participants.
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