2025 Durham Mathletics Competition - PEO Lake Ontario Chapter

What is the Mathletics competition?

Mathletics is a competition designed to create a passion for the application of mathematics in solving day-to-day scientific and engineering problems. Students will be challenged to be active and creative in the use of mathematics. Different facets of mathematics will be introduced and tested. This is a bring-your-own-device (BYOD) competition. A TABLET should be used by the participants to answer a series of questions in a multiple-choice format. Questions will be projected on a screen, and the participants will respond using THEIR OWN TABLET. Results and answers will also be displayed on a large screen. More details can be found in the Rules and Scoring section below.

During the competition, large screens will be projected in the front of the room with a question.

Why participate in the competition?

• Apply your math skills to solve generic and engineering problems
• Meet and greet with engineers and ask them questions about their work
• Have fun and win great prizes

Who can participate in the competition?

This event is open to all Durham Region students in grades 7 and 8. It is for individuals only; it is NOT a team event.

How can I register?

Registration must be done online ONLY. Registration is not allowed at the event. Please bring the online confirmation ticket to the competition.

• Registration will be on a first-come-first-served basis.
• Registration is limited to the first 60 students.
• There is no limit on the number of students from each school.

What are the prizes?

1st Prize: $200

2nd Prize: $150

3rd Prize: $100

What should I bring on the day of the competition?

• A printout of the online registration ticket
• Android or iPad Tablet (There are extra tablets for those who do not have access to a tablet)
• Calculator
• Pencil
• Scrap paper to do calculation
• Please wear corrective lenses (if required) as questions will be projected onto a screen at the front of the auditorium.

The organizer team will allow the use of a laptop instead of a tablet upon request of the participant. If any participant is interested, they can bring their laptop and must communicate that with the organizer team on the day of the competition. The organizer team may ask the participant to sit in a dedicated spot.

Eligibility, Testing Standard and Prizes

• All full-time school students from Durham Region are eligible.
• Questions are based upon the Ontario Curriculum Grades 1-8 Mathematics.
• First, second, and third will be awarded.

Competition format:

• The competition will have two rounds with a break in between:
• Round 1 - Introductory Round - Warm-up questions
• Round 2 - Challenge Round - Challenging questions

• All participants are required to participate in both rounds.
• Each participant should have a tablet. (Organizers have some extra tablets for those students who do not have access to a tablet.)
• A computer will record all responses and compile the marks.
• Students can bring and use aids like calculators, paper, and pens. (As a minimum, a calculator, scratch pad, and pencil are strongly recommended)
• Any telecommunication during the competition is NOT permitted.
• Latecomers will not be allowed to join.

Scoring

• Marks from Round 1 and Round 2 will be added together for the overall score.
• Marks will not be deducted for wrong answers or unanswered questions.

General Rules:

• This competition will be conducted in English only.
• A panel of adjudicators will resolve all disputes. Their decisions are final and binding.
• Teachers, parents, guardians, and guests are welcome to attend the event and cheer on the participants. The competition will be held in an auditorium, where guests can witness the whole event and see the participants in action.
• Teachers, parents, guardians, and guests cannot assist or interfere with the participants.
• Space is limited for the audience. Entry is on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Food and drinks are not permitted inside the auditorium.
• A participant without proper online registration confirmation before the event will not be permitted to participate in the competition.

Chapter Contact: Fereydoon Diba P.Eng. at fereydoon.diba@gmail.com