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EnglishHow can I find CEMC contests, workshops and resources by grade level?
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Go to cemc.uwaterloo.ca and use the grade-based sections on the homepage: Grade 3/4, Grade 5/6, Grade 7/8, Grade 9/10, and Grade 11/12. Each section links to the CEMC contests, workshops, and free online tools and resources suited to that grade band, so you can match a student to the right material without searching the whole site. This works whether you are a parent choosing an activity or a teacher planning for a class.
The grade-based entry points
The homepage organizes its main offerings into five grade bands. Selecting a band takes you to the contests, workshops, and resources relevant to those grades.
| Grade band | What you'll find |
|---|---|
| Grade 3/4 | Early-stage contests, workshops, and resources |
| Grade 5/6 | Contests, workshops, and resources for this level |
| Grade 7/8 | Contests, workshops, and resources for this level |
| Grade 9/10 | Contests, workshops, and resources for this level |
| Grade 11/12 | Senior contests, workshops, and resources |
CEMC contests are designed for students in Grades 5 to 12, so the Grade 3/4 section is aimed at younger learners through workshops and resources rather than the standard contest range. If you are unsure where a student fits, start with their current grade band and adjust if the material looks too easy or too hard.
Other ways to browse
If you already know what you want, the homepage also offers direct routes:
- Mathematics and computing contests — the full contest hub, including how contests work.
- Tools and resources — free online tools and materials, separate from the grade sections.
- Workshops and events — interactive workshops run by CEMC.
- Problem of the Week — a recurring problem you can access directly from the homepage.
The "Explore tools & resources" link gives you a general entry point if you would rather browse everything than filter by grade.
Choosing the right level for a student
CEMC describes its contests as suitable for "students across a range of abilities—from learners who want to explore math and computer science and develop their confidence to advanced students who want to stretch their limits." That means grade band is a starting point, not a strict rule.
A practical approach:
- Open the grade band matching the student's current grade.
- Look at the contests and resources listed there.
- If the material seems too advanced, step down one band; if it seems too easy, step up.
- Use the general "Tools and resources" or "Contests" hubs to compare options across bands.
What CEMC is, in short
The Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC) at the University of Waterloo is described as the largest outreach organization of its kind in Canada, running since 1963. Its contests, programs, tools, and resources reach 300,000 students across more than 85 countries, with 16 contests offered. The site's stated mission is to increase interest, enjoyment, confidence, and ability in mathematics and computer science among learners and educators in Canada and internationally.