Join the International Youth Math Challenge 2024

The International Youth Math Challenge is back for 2024, and the Qualification Round is now open for submissions. This global competition invites young math enthusiasts to showcase their skills and creativity, offering a chance to win amazing prizes and certificates.

What is the International Youth Math Challenge?

The International Youth Math Challenge (IYMC) is one of the largest online math competitions for students worldwide. Participants can win awards, cash prizes worth over $700, and the opportunity to qualify for the final round. Additionally, you could become an official IYMC ambassador in your country or join an international network of outstanding students.

Benefits and Prizes

Successful participants can receive numerous certificates, cash prizes, and honours:

All Participants

• 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: $50 Cash Prize, Special 3rd Prize 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: For the school with the most participants in the qualification round.
• IYMC School Award for Most Finalists: For the school with the most students in the pre-final and final round.
• IYMC School Award for Excellence: For schools with many outstanding students throughout the competition.

Additional Benefits

• Join a Global Network: Connect and exchange ideas with like-minded, inspiring students worldwide.
• Become an IYMC Ambassador: Inspire and encourage others to engage in math.

Competition Rounds and Process

The IYMC 2024 takes place in three rounds:

1. Qualification Round

• Solve five math problems.
• To qualify for the pre-final round, you need to solve at least three problems correctly (under 18) or four problems (over 18).
• Submit your solutions online by 15th December 2024.
• All participants receive certificates.

2. 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.

3. Final Round

• Successful finalists will participate in a 20-minute online exam supervised by a supervisor.
• Winners receive certificates and cash prizes worth over $700.

Eligibility

The competition is open to all high school and university students.

Deadline

Submit your solutions for the Qualification Round by Sunday, 15th December 2024.

General Information about IYMC

Mathematics is vital for understanding the world, scientific achievements, progress, engineering, and prosperity. IYMC aims to establish a global competition accessible to all students and teachers, encouraging and rewarding youths while fostering a love for mathematics.

How to Submit Your Solutions

Submit your solutions on the IYMC Submission Page.

For more information, visit the Official IYMC Page.