What does ISMC stand for?

ISMC stands for International Singapore Maths Competition.

The checked MCE pages still describe 2025 and do not establish a 2026 Regional Round date. This is a bounded status statement about those public pages as checked on 25 August 2026, not proof that no 2026 activity can exist in a private school circular.

How do I register for ISMC 2026?

Do not use the closed 2025 instructions as a 2026 registration route. Wait for a new MCE page or confirm a current circular directly with the organiser or participating school.

What is the ISMC format?

The Regional Round (2025 example) is: Online, 90 minutes, 28 questions, no negative marking Section A (MCQ): Q1–5 (2 marks), Q6–10 (3 marks), Q11–20 (4 marks) Section B (Short answer): Q21–25 (4 marks each) Section C (Problem solving): Q26–28 (5 marks each) Top Regional Round scorers qualify for the Global Round, held physically in Singapore.

Does ISMC allow calculators?

Calculators are allowed only for Grades 5 and 6. Students in Grades 2–4 must complete the paper without a calculator.

Does ISMC have negative marking?

No. ISMC does not deduct marks for wrong answers.

What grade levels can sit ISMC?

ISMC is open to Grades 2 to 6 (Primary 2–6 in Singapore). Each grade has its own set of topics as published by MCE.

What topics does ISMC test?

Topics by grade (per MCE official list): Grade 2: Whole Numbers, Fractions, Money, Measurement, Geometry, Data Grade 3: Adds Area and Perimeter Grade 4: Adds Decimals and Pie Chart data Grade 5: Adds Percentage and Rate Grade 6: Adds Ratio, Algebra, Circles, and Statistics (Average)

What are the ISMC awards?

Regional Round: Gold, Silver, Bronze medals + certificates for top scorers; participation certificate for others Global Round: Global Champion trophy, Top Country Winner trophies; all remaining contestants receive medals and certificates Last updated 25 August 2026. Review again when MCE publishes a new ISMC cycle page. International Singapore Maths Competition (ISMC) | MC Education Global ISMC, ISSC and Mathlympics 2025

ISMC 2026 Status: International Singapore Maths Guide

Study guide20 Jul 2025, 00:00 ZUpdated 25 Aug 2026

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Q: What is the ISMC (International Singapore Maths Competition)?
A: ISMC is a Marshall Cavendish Education maths competition whose checked public pages describe the 2025 cycle for Grades 2 to 6. As of 25 August 2026, those pages do not provide a confirmed 2026 Regional Round date or registration window. Treat the 2025 format below as historical until MCE publishes a new notice.

TL;DR
Marshall Cavendish Education (with Learners’ Connections) runs ISMC for Grades 2-6. For 2025, the Regional Round was online on 10 May 2025, 10:00–11:30 a.m. SGT, with 28 questions across Sections A–C, no negative marking, and calculators allowed only for Grades 5–6. A Global Round is slated to be held physically in Singapore; details are published on the official site. Always recheck the MCE pages for the latest dates, format, and registration instructions.

ISMC is a Singapore Maths competition for Grades 2 to 6: Confirm your child's grade category first.
The Regional Round uses short and problem-solving questions, with calculator rules by grade: Check the current MCE page before planning practice.
Parents should verify eligibility, format, topics, dates, and whether the Global Round fits the family calendar: For example, a Grade 5 child can practise ratio and geometry while checking whether calculator rules still apply.

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Status: MCE's checked ISMC URLs were reviewed again on 25 August 2026. They remain under the site's past-events section and describe the 2025 cycle. This guide has not promoted the 2025 date, format, calculator rule, or Global Round statement into an unverified 2026 claim.

Registration (Singapore): No current 2026 registration instruction was found on the checked MCE past-event pages. Wait for a new MCE notice or obtain a current organiser circular before paying.

1) What is ISMC?

Organiser: Marshall Cavendish Education; co-organiser Learners’ Connections.
Who: Grades

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Grade	Topics (official list)
G2	Whole Numbers; Fractions; Money; Measurement; Geometry; Data Representation & Interpretation
G3	Whole Numbers; Fractions; Money; Measurement; Area and Perimeter; Geometry; Data Representation & Interpretation
G4	Whole Numbers; Fractions; Decimals; Measurement; Area and Perimeter; Geometry; Data Representation & Interpretation including Pie Chart
G5	Whole Numbers; Fractions; Decimals; Percentage; Rate; Measurement; Area and Perimeter; Geometry; Data Representation & Interpretation
G6	Whole Numbers; Fractions; Decimals; Percentage; Ratio; Algebra; Measurement; Area and Perimeter; Geometry including Circles; Statistics including Average

ISMC 2026 Status: International Singapore Maths Guide

1) What is ISMC?

Sources

2) 2025 Regional Round snapshot (per MCE)

3) Format & rules (Regional Round, 2025)

4) Topics (per MCE “Topics and Weightage”)

5) Awards (per MCE)

6) Preparing with the official rules in mind

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Frequently Asked Questions about ISMC 2026

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