The International Youth Math Challenge (IYMC) stands as one of the premier online math competitions, drawing in talented high school students from across the globe.
This event offers a unique opportunity to unleash your creativity, knowledge, and mathematical prowess, with the potential to win awards and cash prizes exceeding $700. If you are passionate about mathematics, this is your chance to shine on an international stage.
Overview of the International Youth Math Challenge
Mathematics is fundamental to our understanding of the world, scientific advancements, and societal progress. It plays a crucial role in engineering and the prosperity of our communities.
Recognizing this, the IYMC is designed to foster a love for mathematics among students of all ages worldwide. By participating, students are encouraged and rewarded, all while delving into the fascinating world of mathematics.
Benefits of the IYMC Mathematics Competition
Participation in the IYMC comes with numerous benefits, including certificates, cash prizes, and honors:
All Participants:
– Receive an Official Participation Certificate.
All Finalists:
– Bronze Honour
– Silver Honour
– Gold Honour
Youth Category Prizes:
– 1st Prize: $150 Cash Prize, Special 1st Prize Certificate
– 2nd Prize: $100 Cash Prize, Special 2nd Prize Certificate
– 3rd Prize: up to $50 Cash Prize, and Special Certificate
Junior Category Prizes:
– 1st Prize: $150 Cash Prize, Special 1st Prize Certificate
– 2nd Prize: $100 Cash Prize, Special 2nd Prize Certificate
– 3rd Prize: $50 Cash Prize, Special 3rd Prize Certificate
National Awards:
– Best participant from each country
School Awards:
– IYMC School Award for Most Participants: Awarded to the school with the highest number of participants in the qualification round.
– for Most Finalists: Awarded to the school with the most students in the pre-final and final rounds.
– IYMC School Award for Excellence: For schools with numerous outstanding students throughout the competition.
Additional Benefits
- Join a Global Network: Connect and exchange ideas with inspiring students worldwide.
- Become an IYMC Ambassador
Application Process
- Use the submission form on https://www.iymc.info/en/submission to submit your solution to the qualification round
- It’s important to that your final solutions are clearly marked and submit only PDF or image files.
- After submission, you can log into your status page to check your status, view results, download certificates, and upload solutions for the pre-final round.
For more information and to participate, visit the IYMC website at https://www.iymc.info
Selection Process
The IYMC 2024 consists of three rounds:
- Qualification Round:
– Solve five math problems.
– To qualify for the pre-final round, under-18 students must solve at least three problems correctly, while over-18 students must solve four.
– Submit your solutions online by December 15, 2024.
– All participants receive certificates.
- Pre-Final Round:
– Successful participants can register in November.
– Solve eight problems of three types: 3 basic problems, 3 advanced problems, and 2 special creativity problems.
– You have one week to complete this round.
- Final Round:
- The organizers will select the finalists to join a 20-minute online exam supervised by a supervisor.
- The organizers will issue certificates and cash prizes worth over $700 to the winners
Application Deadline
December 15, 2024
Frequently Asked Questions
Are teams allowed?
While individual submissions are required for all rounds, collaboration is permitted in the qualification round.
How can I prepare for the competition?
Past problems and training materials are available [here](https://www.iymc.info/en/problems).
How is the competition funded?
The competition is funded through sponsors, partners, and pre-final registration fees.
Where is the competition located?
The IYMC is primarily an online competition, making it accessible to students worldwide. The organizing team is based in Germany, with support from global ambassadors.
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