Competition · Math · CEMC, University of Waterloo

Fryer, Galois and Hypatia Mathematics Contests

Four-question CEMC contests where students write full solutions: Fryer (Grade 9), Galois (Grade 10) and Hypatia (Grade 11). Written at school on April 7, 2027.

Last checked October 5, 2026 against the official page

What do I need to do?

Ask the math teacher to register your child by March 11

Who acts
Your child's school
Preparation
Some preparation Written-solution contest: practise explaining answers
Eligible grades
Grades 9–11
Format
On paper at school, 75 minutes, written individually. Some calculators are allowed.
Cost
$12 per student, plus a $5 processing fee and $5 shipping per school order.
Official site
cemc.uwaterloo.ca

Key dates

  • ConfirmedSchool ordering deadlineThu, March 11, 2027Remind me
  • ConfirmedContest dayWed, April 7, 2027Remind me

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Confirmed official date · Expected based on last year · Not announced yet

What it is

Fryer is for Grade 9, Galois for Grade 10 and Hypatia for Grade 11. Motivated students in lower grades may write any one of them.

Each paper has 4 problems in 75 minutes, worth 40 points. Some parts ask only for an answer and others ask for a full written solution.

They're a good way to learn how to explain math clearly, which matters for later contests like the Euclid.

A good fit if: Grade 9–11 students who like explaining their thinking, not just finding the answer.

How to register

  1. Students can't register themselves. A teacher orders the contest for the school through the CEMC Contest Supervisor Portal. If your school doesn't take part, you can ask another local school to let your child write with them.
  2. The school ordering deadline is March 11, 2027.

How to prepare

  • Past contests and solutions are free at cemc.uwaterloo.ca/resources/past-contests.
  • Have your child write out full solutions to old problems and compare them with the official ones.

For grade-by-grade options see Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11.

Common questions

Can a Grade 8 student write the Fryer?

Yes. CEMC says motivated students in lower grades are welcome to write any one of the three contests.

What awards are there?

The top 25% get a Certificate of Distinction. CEMC may also give school champion medals, and Canadian schools can win national championship plaques.

What comes next

Competition · Math

Euclid Mathematics Contest

The University of Waterloo's senior contest for Grade 12, written at school on April 6, 2027.

Grade 12$18 per studentSignificant preparationCompetition · Math

Canadian Senior and Intermediate Mathematics Contests

Two-hour CEMC contests for high school: CIMC for Grades 9–10 and CSMC for Grades 11–12. Written at school on November 18, 2026. Schools must order by October 22.

Grades 9–12$14 per studentSome preparation

Sources

Last checked October 5, 2026. Dates can change, so always confirm with the organizer.