Singapore Math Challenge: Parent & Student Guide
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Q: What does Singapore Math Challenge: Parent & Student Guide cover?\ A: Historical format and award structure for SMC, and the key details to confirm in the latest SIMCC circular.
TL;DR\ SMC is a SIMCC-run contest (Primary 1–JC2).\ Past papers use a 60‑minute, 25‑question MCQ format and are calculator-free.\ Medal bands, fees, and progression rules can change year to year-check SIMCC’s latest official pages before registering.
Registration quick answer (Singapore): Register through your school or via SIMCC (when individual/open registrations are offered). Dates, venues and fees vary - confirm on the official contest page: https://simcc.org/local-tier-3-contest-singapore-math-challenge/
1 What exactly is the Singapore Math Challenge?
SMC is an annual international mathematics competition organised by SIMCC (check the official page for the current year’s details). The primary round is typically held in Singapore around mid-year with overseas partners running parallel sittings. A single paper contains 25 multiple-choice problems to be solved in 60 min; calculators are not allowed (confirm with the current rules). Questions progress from curriculum-aligned numeracy to Olympiad-style number theory and combinatorics.
