About the Competition
The 49th Olympic Mathematics Competition is a prestigious and long-standing mathematics contest with a history spanning over 30 years since its inception in 1989. It is recognized as a fair, just, and open competition, and is the longest-running mathematics contest of its kind. Winners of this annual event often excel in international mathematics invitationals, making it a key indicator of mathematical aptitude for gifted students.
The competition is widely endorsed by educational institutions, academia, and parents as a valuable educational activity worth promoting.
Competition Format & Philosophy
- The competition features creative and logical thinking questions, focusing on challenging problems that students don't typically encounter, requiring deep thought.
- The first section assesses students' basic academic abilities based on their grade-level curriculum.
- The second section consists of challenging Olympiad-style questions, emphasizing the extension of in-class knowledge, designed to help students flexibly apply learned mathematical techniques.
- Starting from the 48th edition, a team competition was introduced to foster teamwork and collaboration among students.
Event Details
- Competition Date: April 28, 2019
- Venue: Ko Shan Theatre, Hong Kong
- Registration Deadline: April 12, 2019
- Registration Fee: HKD $280 (Teaching centers and tutors are eligible for a 20% administrative fee discount)
Participant Grades
- Kindergarten Group (All kindergarten grades)
- Primary 1 to Primary 6 (One group per grade)
- Secondary 1 to Secondary 5 (One group per grade)
Unique Features
- Synchronized event held on the same day across Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan.
- Receive your ranking across all three regions.
- Obtain a unique, personalized mathematical performance analysis report.
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