The Alberta High School Mathematics Competition (A.H.S.M.C.) is an annual mathematics competition for high school students in Alberta. 

High school Students in the Northwest Territories may also apply to write.

Students in junior high schools may also apply to write the contest if they have the recommendation of their math teacher. 

For a brief history on the AHSMC please click here.

THE FIRST ROUND (PART I) OF THE 2024/25 AHSMC COMPETITION Will be WRITTEN ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2024:

 AHSMC November, 2023 - Part I: Competition Questions

AHSMC November, 2023 - Part I: Competition Solutions

AHSMC November, 2023 - Part I: Winners

AHSMC November, 2023 - Part I: AHSMC Report     

THE 2023/2024 AHSMC SECOND ROUND, FEBRUARY 2024:

AHSMC February, 2024 - Part II: Competition Questions

AHSMC February, 2024 - Part II: Competition Solutions

AHSMC February, 2024 - Part II: AHSMC Report (including Winners)

The A.H.S.M.C. consists of two Rounds. The students write the contest in their own schools. Calculators are not allowed.

The First Round

Details & Regulations:

The First Round is an 80-minute paper, consisting of 16 multiple-choice questions. Unless otherwise announced, it is held in the morning of the third Tuesday of November. The school must start the contest between 8:30 and 9:30. The top three students in each school constitute the School Team.

THE SECOND ROUND (PART II) OF THE 2023/24 AHSMC COMPETITION WILL BE WRITTEN ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2024. 

 THE SECOND ROUND

Details & Regulations:

Students in the top 50 of the First Round are invited to write the Second Round. The top five Grade 10 students, if not already in the top 50, will also be invited. For each group of 20 students from the same school writing the First Round, the school may nominate an extra candidate for the Second Round. The final group does not have to be complete, provided that the school enters a team in the First Round. Thus, a school with seven participants in the First Round can nominate one extra student for the Second. The fee is $5 per nomination. This does not apply to candidates who qualify through the First Round.

The Second Round is a 3-hour paper, consisting of 5 problems requiring full solutions.

Unless otherwise announced, it is held from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon on the first Wednesday of February. Fellowships are awarded based on performances in the Second Round.

REGISTRATION:

All students register through their schools with the A.H.S.M.C. Board. 

The First Round is open to all eligible students. There is a fee of $2 per student for the first 30 students from the same school. Beyond that, the fee drops to $1 per student. Payment may be made by cheque or credit card. Cheques should be made payable to the University of Alberta, the host of the A.H.S.M.C. Board.

REGISTRATION FORM:

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For more information, contact:

Email: ahsmc@ualberta.ca
Tel: 780 492-6122
Fax: 780 492-6826

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