Math Competition
INTEGIRLS Math Competition
WHAT: The INTEGIRLS Math Competition consists of individual, team, and relay rounds
WHO: For any girl or non-binary student affected by (trans)misogyny in Grades 5-12! All levels of math experience are welcome!
WHY: Our Math Competition isn't just about winning through equations and formulas; it's about building connections, engaging with peers, and celebrating the beauty of math. Our competition participants attend to join a wonderful community, and we're thrilled for YOU to take part in this experience with us.
All you have to do is sign up, and INTEGIRLS will place you in a team of up to 4 people. If you already have a team, let us know who they are in the form!
This competition is designed for girls and non-binary students comfortable being grouped with girls interested in math/STEM. Please email us at vancouver@integirls.org for inquiries.
Registration currently OPEN.
Who can participate?
This competition is open to all female-identifying and non-binary students comfortable with being grouped with girls in Grade 5 - 12. You do not need to live in Vancouver to compete because we will also be having a virtual competition. If you do not fall under these requirements, please consider helping out as a volunteer! All competition participants and volunteers will receive certified service hours from the INTEGIRLS nonprofit.
How can I register for this competition?
The competition recommends a team of 1 to 4 people. For the team round, we will place you in a team of up to 4 people in the same division as you!
If you've already talked to a few people you want to work with, that's great too! In that case, please work with all your team members fill out the sign-up form.
**Deadline to sign up: October 19th
When and where will the competition take place?
Our competition will take place VIRTUALLY on ZOOM on October 26th. Click here to view our competition schedule!
What is the format of this competition?
The competition has two divisions:
Middle School: Grade 5 - 8
High School: Grade 9 - 12
There will be three rounds: individual, team, and relay. All rounds will be a combination of number theory, combinatorics, geometry, and algebra.
Individual Round: 15 questions to be solved in 45 minutes
Team Round: 12 problems to be solved in 40 minutes
Relay Round: 5-10 problems to be solved in 10 minutes
What is the difficulty level of this competition?
Our amazing problem-writing team, which includes students from MIT and Caltech, is hard at work to ensure that there will be problems for problem-solvers of all levels! All levels of math experience are welcome and encouraged to participate. The middle school problems will range from introductory to AMC 10 level, while the high school problems will be more advanced. Team round problems will cover various difficulty levels.
How can I practice for the competition?
For sample problem sets, please take a look at this link!
Prizes from our $1000+ prize pool will be awarded to top competitors and teams in each division!
Prizes & Souvenirs
Individual Round
The top 3 individual competitors of each division will receive the following cash prizes
[scholarships from Wolfram Alpha]
🥇1st Place - $50+
🥈2nd Place - $30+
🥉3rd Place - $20+
Team Round
The top 3 teams of each division will receive the following prizes
[scholarships from Wolfram Alpha]
🥇1st Place - $50+
🥈2nd Place - $30+
🥉3rd Place - $20+
As we are currently arranging sponsorships with additional companies, the prize cash values may increase.
All participants will receive free souvenirs and merch, including tote bags, pens, T-shirts, STEM-themed stickers, and more!
All participants will receive service hours approved by INTEGIRLS for participating in the competition and our speaker event.
All participants will receive a participation award!
What will I need for this competition?
Here's what you will need!
Pencil or Pen
Scratch Paper
Electronic device with a webcam
Access to a printer or pdf reader
Do I need to be good at STEM to compete?
No! We will have problems for all levels of math experience; enthusiasm is all you will need!
I still have a question. What do I do?
Visit our FAQ or contact us!
Help Us Out!
We’d really appreciate it if you could help us by sharing our flyers and spreading the word! Our amazing officer team has worked tirelessly to provide this educational opportunity to as many students as possible, and we would love your support in helping raise awareness :)