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SIMCC Competition Timeline

OCT

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Tournament BMT

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SIMCC Competition progression

What is your award? Eligible to join Eligible to join IJMO?
Eligible to join SIMOC?
SINGAPORE MATH GLOBAL FINALS?

Gold winner
and Perfect Yes Yes Yes
Eligible to join Training is Training is
Scorer
optional optional

AMERICAN
MATHEMATICS
Silver winner
OLYMPIAD
(AMO) Yes Yes
Yes
Eligible to join Training is Training is
required required

Bronze winner

No Yes
Honorable Training is
Not eligible to
Mentioned required
join
No
Not eligible to
join
No No
Certificate Not eligible to Not eligible to
of Participation join join
 SIT 2022/23
There is a strong demand globally for STEAM talent led by corporations to get talent for their
businesses. Hence, SIT is a great initiative to identify these talents for corporations and also
various organisations giving scholarships to prepare talent for STEAM.

Combination of AMO/SASMO, DrCT, VANDA, SIAT.

Can use only 1 math = AMO or SASMO, not both Score points from these competitions and win a
personalized STEAM medal and cert for 4 points and above
SIT Star Award ≥ 8 points
SIT Platinum Award = 6 to 7 points
SIT Tri Award = 4 to 5 points
SIT Award = 3 points

No Travel needed, and earn more IJHS Scholarship points to advance to top schools and universities
with scholarships
Earn additional scholarship points
SIT Star Award = 3 Scholarship points
SIT Platinum Award = 2 Scholarship points
SIT Tri Award = 1 Scholarship point

Table of scholarship points from all SIMCC competitions

SIT awards will be announced together with the induction of IJHS Scholars annually on
September 15, 2023.
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 Message from STS President 01
Contents

Overview 02 - 03

Format of the Test 04

Awards 05 - 06

Qualifying for Competitions and Programs 07 - 08

International Junior Honor Society (IJHS) and Young Achievers 09

Leadership Academy (YALA)

Difficulty level of Mathematics competitions organized by 10

SIMCC and ICAS/Reach Assessments

Syllabus 11

Sample Questions 12-18

Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6
Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11

Registration Information 19

Refund Policy

Why SIMCC and Scholastic Trust Singapore is supporting SOAR? 20-23

Contact Details 24
Message from STS President
Subject: Unlock Your Mathematical Potential with AMO 2023 and Win Scholarships for a Bright Future!

Dear Students, Parents, and Educators,

I trust this message finds you in high spirits and good health. It is with immense pleasure and excitement that I
reach out to you today to discuss an opportunity that has been making waves globally – the American Mathematics
Olympiad (AMO).

As we embark on the third season of AMO, I am thrilled to share the remarkable journey we have undertaken
since the inception of our partnership with Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) in 2021. The support
and enthusiasm we have witnessed worldwide have been truly humbling. Our inaugural enrolment of over 18,000
participants was only the beginning. In our second year, we saw an astounding growth of nearly 40%, with more
than 25,000 contestants from 31 countries, spanning grades 2 to 12. This is a testament to the dedication of each
participant and the promise that AMO holds.

The momentum we have achieved is nothing short of inspiring. If we maintain this remarkable growth rate,
AMO 2023 has the potential to mirror the enrolment figures of SASMO 2023 at an impressive 35,000 contestants.
Remarkably, it took SASMO 18 years to achieve this milestone. Our collective efforts have propelled us forward at
an unparalleled pace.

AMO 2023 is poised to be an even more transformative experience, thanks to the partnership between SIMCC and
Scholastic Trust Singapore. This year, we are thrilled to announce that the top two contestants from grade 12 with
the highest combined AMO 2023 score and IJHS Scholarship Points will be awarded a Tuition Scholarship worth
US$20,000 each, providing a gateway to join Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) in the Fall semester of
2024.

In a gesture of remarkable reciprocity, SIUC has extended its support by offering unlimited SIU International Student
Tuition Grants to SIMCC contestants. This grant has the potential to save an international student up to US$56,000
over four years. Moreover, we are delighted to extend this grant to all Silver AMO 2023 awardees from grades 11 and
12, granted admission to SIUC. Not only will they benefit from reduced tuition fees, but their journey will also be
facilitated by waived non-refundable application fees.

At Scholastic Trust Singapore, our commitment to fostering excellence goes beyond competitions. With the launch
of the University Global Scholars (UGS) Scholarships, we aspire to guide more students towards best-fit universities
with valuable scholarships.

To all our participants, parents, and educators, your unwavering support and passion have brought us to this
remarkable juncture. Let us continue this incredible journey together, pushing boundaries, and shaping futures.

Thank you for being the driving force behind AMO’s success. The future holds boundless promise, and we are
honored to have you as part of this transformative endeavor.

With warm regards and best wishes,

Henry Ong
President, Scholastic Trust Singapore

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Overview
American Mathematics Olympiad (AMO) is jointly developed by Southern Illinois University and
SIMCC to give more STEM/STEAM opportunities.

Objectives
• To stimulate enthusiasm and a love for Mathematics

• To introduce important Mathematical concepts

• To teach major strategies for problem solving

• To develop Mathematical flexibility in solving problems

• To provide for the satisfaction, joy, and thrill of meeting challenges

• To open-up US University Scholarships and Educational opportunities for students

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 About STS

Scholastic Trust Singapore Ltd (STS) is a non-profit foundation that supports international academic and cultural
competitions. With donations from revenue generated from these contests, STS awards scholarships and mentorship
programs for students and teachers to transform lives. Using knowledge building pedagogies and Singapore’s
expertise in education, STS supports and mentors teachers and students through ACAs. We provide leading edge
professional development for teachers in English, Mathematics, Science, IT, Pedagogy, and School Leadership to
improve education in many developing countries. STS manages the International Junior Honor Society (IJHS), Young
Achievers Leadership Academy (YALA), a live-in 5-day 4 night leadership camp, and Southern Illinois University (SIU)
Dr. Jared Dorn Scholarship and SIU International Student Tuition Grants.

About SIMCC

SIMCC is a social enterprise and donates 20% of her contest revenues to support students and teachers. SIMCC is
one of the largest academic contest organizers in Singapore and Asia. We are committed to popularizing education
through thinking games and competitions, and allowing students to interact, cooperate and build lasting bonds of
friendship that transcend borders.

SIMCC has country council partners in 40 countries with over half a million contestants in 19 competitions and
assessments. After the competition results are made available, both students and teachers can access and assess
the performance and statistical reports through our Member Development Portal.

40 19

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Format of the Test
American Mathematics Olympiad is open to all Primary 2 to 6, Secondary 1 to 4, and Junior College
1 and 2 students worldwide (or Grades 2 to 12).

The duration of the AMO is 1 hour and 30 minutes for each level.

Grade 2 to 12 - 25 questions

Section A Section B Section C

15 MCQ 5 MCQ 5 Open ended
questions questions questions
(3 points each) (5 points each) (6 points each)
Total 45 points Total 25 points Total 30 points

Total = 100 points with no points deducted from wrong answers.

Calculators are not permitted during the contest.

About the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics

In developing the current AMO test items, the Common core State Standards for Mathematics1
(CCSSM, 2010) are consulted and extended in the context of AMO mathematics competition and
its international audience. The articulations and extentions do not necessarily represent the views
of the Authors of the CCSSM standards and are solely those of the AMO team for the purposes of
mathematical engagement and enrichment of young learners.

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Awards

The Top 40% of the participants will receive an award certificate and a medal. All winners are invited to
compete at SIMOC 2024 to be held in Singapore. The top 20% of winners are invited to compete in STREAM
AHEAD 2024 - IJMO.

3 3 3

Front Back

Gold Medal Silver Medal Bronze Medal

Front Back

Perfect Score Medal

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Awards, Achievements and Recognition
Students
Participants will receive the following:

1. Certificate and medal for Gold, Silver and Bronze winners.

2. Certificate, voucher and Personalized medal for Perfect Scorers.

3. E-certificates are also given to participants who qualify for Honourable Mention and attain Certificate
of Participation.

4. Each participant will be granted an online performance and statistical report that assesses their
proficiencies across various topics, comparing their achievements with those of peers in the same
grade on an international scale.

School
Participating schools will receive the following:

1. A certificate of recognition is awarded to the school that enthusiastically enrolled over 100
students for participation in the AMO competition.

2. Every school will be provided with an online performance and statistical report for each
participating student, aiding teachers in comprehending their students’ strengths and areas for
improvement. Additionally, schools will receive competition-related statistics to facilitate curriculum
enhancements.

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Qualifying for Competitions and Programs

The top 40% winners are invited to compete at SIMOC

2024. The top 20% of winners are invited to compete in
STEAM AHEAD 2024. Students must register with the
SIMCC country organizer and contest entry is available
on a first come first served basis, so register as soon as
possible to avoid disappointment.

SIMOC
(Singapore International Math Olympiad Challenge)

Singapore International Math Olympiad Challenge (SIMOC) invitations are given out to the top 40% of winners from
SASMO 2024, SMKC 2024 and AMO 2023 as well as Singapore Math Global Finals 2024. In all, there are over 30,000
qualifiers from 2023 and there are only 2000 places available for these top students to compete in Singapore. So,
sign up as soon as possible to take your spot to vie against the best mathematics students to win one of the 50 Global
Math Olympiad Scholarships for grades 4 to 8 students where you will be trained by International Mathematics
Olympiad (IMO) Coaches to qualify for your countries Math Olympiad team.

Please refer to the SIMCC comprehensive contests info pack for more details on SIMOC or visit our website.

WEBSITE: [Link]

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STEAM AHEAD
(A COMBINATION OF 3 COMPETITIONS: IJMO, VANDA SCIENCE GLOBAL FINALS and DRCT GLOBAL FINALS)

STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering/Entrepreneurship, Arts and Mathematics. STEAM AHEAD is our
initiative to combine our international academic competitions to educate students and bring them international
exposure about possible career choices in these fields.

So, STEAM AHEAD offers multiple opportunities for students to win individual awards in IJMO, VANDA Global Finals,
and DrCT Global Finals and Team awards for VANDA Global Finals and DrCT Global Finals, plus Overall Champion
in each grade level for IJMO, VANDA Global Finals and DrCT Global Finals, and Triple Gold Medal winners in IJMO,
VANDA Global Finals and DrCT Global Finals will be awarded the President’s Award for Excellence in STEAM (PAExS)
- more than 6 awards can be won!

Please refer to the SIMCC comprehensive contests info pack for more details on STEAM AHEAD or visit our website.

WEBSITE: [Link]

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International Junior Honor Society (IJHS) and Young Achievers Leadership
Academy (YALA)

Scholastic Trust Singapore, a non-profit foundation, manages the International Junior Honor Society (IJHS) to
recognize High Achieving primary to junior college (grade 2 to 12) students with outstanding results in international
academic competitions. Free Membership is via invitation when they meet requirements.

Students are exclusively invited by STS, SIMCC and our country partners to join this society to pursue excellence.
IJHS provides active members with a suite of services to help them succeed. Once inducted, STS supported by
SIMCC and our country partners will enhance their abilities in leadership, creativity, and character building through
the Young Achievers Leadership Academy (YALA) and community service activities.

The Young Achievers Leadership Academy (YALA) is a 5 days 4 nights leadership and personal development workshop
conducted by Scholastic Trust (Singapore) Limited (STS). YALA is an academic motivational camp for primary 4 to
junior college 2 (Grades 4 to 12) students specially designed to cater to top students in their pursuit to reach their
highest academic goals, such as cracking the admission process to the top schools of the country.

YALA and other scholarships are awarded

to students with the highest points - from
international local SIMCC competitions
based on Perfect Score and Gold awards and
international Global SIMCC competitions
based on Individual Perfect Score, Gold,
Silver and Overall Champion Individual
awards. University scholarships will also
require students to meet the university
entrance requirements as well as receive
a Gold award and above for a specific
competition, such as AMO Gold award is
required in order to win the Southern Illinois
University (SIU) 4-year STEM undergraduate
scholarship.

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Difficulty level of Mathematics competitions organized by SIMCC and ICAS/
Reach Assessments

Z4 Hierarchy of SIMCC Math

Top 6 per Country

International Mathematical Olympiad

The IMO is the world championship for High School students held annually in a different country. Each country will
select their best 6 students to compete in this prestigious competition. Even an IMO bronze medallist may qualify
(IMO) for a NUS or NTU scholarship. SIMCC’s Global Math Olympiad Scholarship Program –will prepare the top 60 SIMCC
Grades 4 to 9 contestants to win their countries’ National Math Olympiad so they will be selected as the 30 finalists
for the National Team Training to decide the National IMO team of 6.

Top 10% of Country SIMOC (Gold & Silver) SIMOC (Bronze with Training)
STEAM AHEAD IJMO is organized by SIMCC in collaboration with the National Math Societies in Asian countries to identify and
International Junior Math Olympiad encourage young math talents. IJMO is part of STEAM AHEAD, which comprises 4 academic competitions where
Gold individual awardees who win 2 Golds in IJMO, VANDA Science GF, DrCT GF, and SIAT GF are awarded the
(IJMO) – Grades 1 -12 President’s Award for Excellence in STEAM (PAES). Winners of 3 Golds win the PAES Star award. Individual Bronze
and above winners as well as Overall Championship winners earn points for induction to IJHS and SIMCC
scholarships.
Top 20% of Country Gold, Silver Bronze MMT individual. SASMO Gold & Silver
Mustang Math Mustang Math Tournament Global Finals (MMTGF) is organised by the Math Tournament Directors of University of
Tournament Global California (UC Berkeley), John Hopkins University, Stanford University, and SIMCC. It is a high-level math competition to
prepare grades 4 to 8 students to excel in the Ivy League universities Math Tournaments. Scholarships are awarded by top
Finals (MMTGF) American universities to students who rank high in Math competitions. SIMCC will invite top MMT scorers to compete at
selected Ivy League Math Tournaments to prepare them for USPP admissions and scholarships to top American
Grades 4 - 8 universities. MMTGF Team Silver and above winners earn points for induction to IJHS and SIMCC scholarships.

Top 30% of Country Silver winner and above qualify as Signi�cant award for IJHS Induction
Singapore International
SIMOC aims to encourage creative thinking and problem-solving skills. It incorporates Maths Warriors and Mind Sports team
events into the individual Math Olympiad contest, which has been producing the best Overall Champions. SIMOC, which
Math Olympiad Challenge (SIMOC) started in 2015, has more than 2200 top participants gathering to compete in Singapore. The top 10 Math Olympiad winners
per level from grades 4 to 9, are awarded the Global Math Olympiad Scholarship to prepare them for a year to win their
Grades K - 12 country's National Math Olympiad competition so that they are invited to the National Squad of the top 30 finalists to select
the final 6 IMO representatives for their country. Individual Bronze and above as well as Team Silver and above winners and
Overall Championship winners earn points for induction to IJHS and SIMCC scholarships. Country Ambassadors who attend
our award ceremonies normally sign the SIMOC certificates of their countries' contestants.
Top 40% of Country Silver winner and above qualify as Signi�cant award for IJHS Induction
SINGAPORE
MATH
Singapore Math Global Finals (SMGF) is the pinnacle of School Mathematics achievement. The best math students
compete online globally to decide their global ranks across grades K to 11. Winners of Bronze and above awards
GLOBAL FINALS score points for induction to IJHS and scholarship awards. Countries with more than 1,000 students enrolled in SMC
qualify to send their top 6 students for free to the Clash of Math Titans Country Team Championships - SMGF.
Grades K - 11
Top 45% of Country For all students of Country, Open to public
ustang Math Tournament Individual (MMTI) is organised by the Math Tournament Directors of University of

MMT INDIVIDUAL
California (UC Berkeley), John Hopkins University, Stanford University, and SIMCC. It is a high-level math
competition with 3 difficulty levels to prepare grades 4 to 8 students to excel in the Ivy League universities Math

Grades 4-8
Tournaments. Scholarships are awarded by top American universities to students who rank high in Math
competitions. SIMCC will invite top MMT Individual scorers to compete at the MMT Global Finals as well as selected
Ivy League Math Tournaments to prepare them for USPP admissions and scholarships to top American universities.
MMT Individual Silver and above winners earn points for induction to IJHS and SIMCC scholarships.
Top 50% of Country Gold winner and above qualify as Signi�cant award for IJHS Induction
Singapore & Asian Schools Math Olympiad (SASMO) is one of the largest math contest in Asia. Math is the best avenue
SASMO to identify talent in gifted children. Increasing, there are many gifted schools that these talented students are vying
for the limited spots for admission. SASMO will open the Grade K division in 2023 to support this Initiative to groom
Grades K - 12 gifted children. High achievement in SASMO is a strong indicator like MENSA scores for these gifted schools.
Gold/Silver/Bronze awardees are invited to participate in SIMOC and Gold/Silver awardees are invited to participate
in IJMO. Individual Silver and above SASMO winners earn points for induction to IJHS and SIMCC scholarships.
Top 55% of Country Gold winner and above qualify as Signi�cant award for IJHS Induction
American Math Olympiad (AMO) is one of the well-recognized competitions set by professors from a top 100 state
research university, Southern Illinois University (SIU) for grades 2 to 12 contestants. Gold and Silver award winners in
AMO grades 10 to 12 will earn SIU transfer credits as well as the SIU International Student Tuition Grant Scholarship saving
them US$56,000. Only winners of the Grade 11/12 AMO Gold awards are qualified for the two Full SIU undergraduate
Grades 2 - 12 4 year scholarship worth US$135,000 each. Gold/Silver/Bronze awardees are invited to compete in SIMOC and
Gold/Silver awardees are invited to participate in IJMO. Individual Silver and above AMO winners earn points for
induction to IJHS and SIMCC scholarships.

Top 65% of Country

Singapore Math Competition

Singapore Math Competition (SMC) is the entry competition for School Mathematics using common core math
standards used globally. The best math students in the country are ranked and then compared to other countries'

Grades K/10 - 11 awardees globally. Winners of Bronze and above are invited for the Singapore Math Global Finals held online to
keep costs low and score points for induction to IJHS and scholarship awards. Countries with more than 1,000
students enrolled in SMC qualify to send their top 6 students for free to the Singapore Math Global Finals and the
Clash of Math Titans Country Team Championships - SMGF.

Top
For70% of Country
all students of Country - Assessment and Measurement
Program for Singapore Math students are consistently ranked #1 globally since the early 1990s in Program for International
Singapore Math Assessment (PISA) and Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS). In fact, Singapore
students In the mid 1980s were ranked at the bottom of these studies. How did Singapore students emerge
Assessment (PSMA) within a span of 10 years to #1 ranking globally. The secret lies In Research, Teacher training, and our Singapore

Grades 1 - 10/11
Mathematics curriculum. That is why Singapore textbooks are used in over 70 countries. SIMCC is offering this
PSMA to all countries for free and to share Singapore and SIMCC's Math teaching experience to help other
countries in their national development. We want help all countries to determine the math capability of their
students and identify gaps for improvement. We provide powerful assessment data for teachers to Improve their
teaching.

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Syllabus
AMO reserves the rights to change the syllabus without any prior notice.

GRADE 2-4 (PRIMARY 2-4) GRADE 8 (SECONDARY 2)

• Arithmetic and Statistics • Arithmetic and Algebra

• Geometry and Mensuration • Geometry, Graphs and Mensuration

• Solving word problems using model method (or any • Pythagoras’ Theorem
other non-algebraic methods)
• Statistics
• Non-routine problem solving (including number
• Non-routine problem solving (including number
patterns, divisibility tests, spatial visualisation, logic
patterns, divisibility tests, spatial visualisation, logic
problems and simple cryptarithms)
problems and cryptarithms)
GRADE 5-6 (PRIMARY 5-6)
GRADE 9-10 (SECONDARY 3-4)
• Arithmetic and Statistics
• Arithmetic and Algebra
• Geometry and Mensuration
• Geometry, Graphs and Mensuration
• Solving word problems using model method (or any
• Pythagoras’ Theorem and Trigonometry
other methods including algebra)

• Statistics and Probability

• Non-routine problem solving (including number
patterns, divisibility tests, spatial visualisation, logic • Non-routine problem solving (including number
problems and cryptarithms) patterns, divisibility tests, spatial visualisation, logic
problems and cryptarithms)
GRADE 7 (SECONDARY 1)
GRADE 11-12 (JUNIOR COLLEGE 1-2)
• Arithmetic and Algebra

• Arithmetic and Algebra

• Geometry, Graphs and Mensuration

• Geometry, Graphs and Mensuration

• Statistics

• Pythagoras’ Theorem and Trigonometry

• Non-routine problem solving (including number
patterns, divisibility tests, spatial visualisation, logic • Statistics and Probability
problems and cryptarithms)
• Non-routine problem solving (including number
patterns, divisibility tests, spatial visualisation, logic
problems and cryptarithms)

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Sample Questions

Grade 2-4 (Primary 2-4)

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Grade 2/Primary 2: Jessie has 74 pieces of candy. Her friend Frank said: “If you give me 19 of your candies, we will
both have the same number of candies”. How many pieces of candy does Frank have ?

Solution: If Jessie gives 19 of her candies to Frank, then she would have 74−19=55 candies left. If Frank receives 19
pieces of candy from Jessie, they will have both the same number of candies which is 55. Hence, Frank has 55−19=
36 pieces of candy.

Answer: 036

Grade 3/Primary 3: The numbers 1 through 9 are placed in the diagram, one in each circle. The sum of the numbers
along each line is 21. What is the sum of the numbers in the shaded circles ?

Solution: Strategy: Find the total [Link] the sum of numbers on each side is 21, then the total sum of numbers
in the 12 circles (as shown on the right) is 21×3=63. Take note that each number in a shaded circle is counted twice
in the sum 63. We also know that the sum of all 9 circles in the original diagram is 1+2+3+...+9=45. Thus, the sum of
the numbers in the shaded circles is 63−45=18.

Answer: 018

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Sample Questions

Grade 2-4 (Primary 2-4)

Grade 4/Primary 4: Annie is making pattern of dots. The first four figures are shown below. How many dots will the
7th figure contain ?

Solution: We can notice that the number of dots in Figure 4 is 1+3+5+7+5+3+1. Hence the number of dots in Figure
7 is 1+3+5+7+9+11+13+11+9+7+5+3+1=85.

Answer: 085

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Sample Questions

Grade 5-6 (Primary 5-6)

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Grade 5/Primary 5: In a family, there are four children. Adam’s age is the sum of Beth’s and Carol’s ages. Four years
ago, David’s age was the sum of Beth’s age then and Carol’s age then. Eight years ago, Adam’s age was twice David’s
age then. Who is the oldest child in this family ?

(Write 001 if Adam, 002 if Beth, 003 if Carol and 004 if David)

Solution:

METHOD 1 Strategy: Use logical [Link] Adam’s age is the sum of Beth’s and Carol’s ages, he must be older
than either of them. Since 8 years ago Adam was twice David’s age, Adam must be older than David. Therefore,
Adam is the oldest child.

METHOD 2 Strategy: Make a table and use an algebraic approach.

Set up 2 equations: D –4 = (B –4) + (C –4) and B + C –8 = 2(D –8). Simplify these equations to:D = B + C – 4 and B +
C = 2D –8. Substitute the second equation into the first to get: D = (2D –8) – 4 so D = 12. Since D = (B + C) – 4, B +
C = 16. Since both Beth and Carol existed 4 years ago, they must each be at least 4 years old at this time so neither
one is older than 12. Finally we are told that Adam was twice David’s age at some time so Adam is older than David.
Hence, Adam is the oldest child.

Answer: 001

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Sample Questions

Grade 5-6 (Primary 5-6)

Grade 6/Primary 6: Ananya wants to tile a floor that is 24 m by 40 m. There are two types of tiles: a square that is 2
m on a side and an L-shape as shown. The L-shaped tile can be turned over or rotated if needed. What is the least
number of tiles Ananya needs to tile the floor completely ?

Solution: Let us show that the least number of tiles Ananyaneeds to tile 12 m by 20 m floor
completely is 60. Then the least number needed to tile 24 m by 40 m floor is 4×60 = 240.

METHOD 1 Strategy: Use subdivisions of the [Link] note that both the 2 x 2 and L-shape
fill 4 units of area. Because the floor is 20 x 12 = 240 m2, the best we can hope for is 240 ÷ 4 =
60 tiles. Now, let’s put a few tiles together at a time. Two L-shapes can fill a 2 x 4 rectangle, if
one L is flipped and [Link] 2 x 2 squares can also join to become a 2 x 4 rectangle. Either
way, the 12 rows of the floor’s grid can be filled by all squares, all L-shapes, or a combination
of both. That would yield 6 row blocks by 5 column blocks, each with 2 matching tiles. That
is, 6 x 5 x 2 = 60 tiles, the optimal solution. One possible arrangement is shown.

METHOD 2 Strategy: Use objects. Draw a grid of 20 x 12. Create L-shaped and square tiles as
described in the problem (perhaps by tearing paper). The area of a square tile is 4, and the
area of an L-shaped tile is also 4. Fifteen blocks comprised of four 2 x 2 tiles would fit on the
grid (15 x 4 = 60). Thirty blocks comprised of two L-shaped tiles (one flipped and rotated)
would also fit on the grid (30 x 2 = 60). Twenty blocks comprised of two L-shaped tiles and
one square tile would also fit on the grid (20 x 3 = 60). Because both 12 and 20 are divisible
by 4; 4 x 4, 2 x 4, and 3 x 4 rectangles can cover the grid. In any configuration, the least
number of tiles that would coverthe floor would be 60.

Answer: 240

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Sample Questions

Grade 7 (Secondary 1)
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1) Find the sum of all the whole numbers between 41 and 50 inclusive, which are multiples of either 2 or 3 or 5.

Solution:

METHOD 1 Strategy: Make lists and eliminate duplicates.

Multiples of 2: 42, 44, 46, 48, 50
Multiples of 3: 42, 45, 48,
Multiples of 5: 45, 50.
Adding: 42 + 44 + 45 + 46 + 48 + 50 = 275.
METHOD 2 Strategy: Add all the integers from 41 to 50 and subtract the ones that do not satisfy the conditions.

The sum of the numbers from 41 to 50 is (10/2) (41 + 50) = 5(91) = 455. Now subtract 455 –(41 + 43+ 47 + 49) = 455
–180 = 275.

Answer: 275

2) The sum of two non-consecutive page numbers is 70, and their difference is 36. Find their product.

Solution:
Let larger page number be x and the other page number be y.
Since the sum of these 2 pages are 70: x + y = 70.
Given that their difference is 36: x − y = 36

Adding the first equation to the next:

x + y + x − y = 70 + 36
2x = 106
x = 53
y = 70 − 53 = 17

Then their product are: xy = 53 × 17= 901

Answer: 901

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Sample Questions

Grade 8 (Secondary 2)
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1) The point (–3, 5) is reflected over the x-axis. Its image is then reflected
over the y-axis to the point (a, b). Find the value of a-b.

Solution:

Point 1 represents the initial point. Point 2 represents the reflection

of point 1 in the x-axis. Point 3 represents the reflection of point 2 in
the y-axis.

a − b = 3 − (−5) = 8

Answer: 008

2) Beginning with 789, each subsequent term in a sequence is formed by summing

the cubes of the digits of the previous term. Find the 2018th term.

Solution:
The next term after 789 is 73 + 83 + 93 = 1584
The following term after 1584 is 13 + 53 + 83 + 43 = 702

Repeating this method, the sequence is as follows:

789 , 1584, 702, 351, 153, 153, 153, ...

Thus the sequence repeats the term 153 after the 4th term. Hence at
the 2018th term, the number will still be 153.

Answer: 153

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Sample Questions

Grade 9/10/11/12 (Secondary 3/4/JC 1/2)

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1) ​The triangle ABC is a right-angled triangle, where B is the right angle. BD is perpendicular
to hypotenuse AC. Given AD = 8 cm and DC = 18 cm, what is the length of BD in cm ?

Solution:
Strategy: Pythagorean Theorem
Let the length BD be x
AB2 = x2 + 82, BC2 = x2 + 182
AC2 = AB2 + BC2
262 = x2 + 82 + x2 +182
2x2 = 288
x = 12.
Answer: 012

2) The points (0, 1) and (1, 2) are the coordinates of the adjacent corners of a square. Find the sum of
the y-coordinates of the points diagonally opposite to (0, 1) in a square.

Solution:
From the graph below, by adding the point (−1,2) we can form
a square, with it’s vertices: (−1,2), (0,1), (1,2) and (0,3).Similarly,
we can have another square with vertices:(1,0), (0,1), (1,2)and
(2,1).Lastly, we can have another square with vertices:(0,2),
(0,1), (1,2) and (1,1).

Therefore, the sum of y-coordinates diagonally opposite=3+2+1=6.

Answer: 006
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Why SIMCC
MCC and
Scholastic Trust
Singapore is
supporting SOAR?

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I am Henry Ong, Founder of SIMCC and Scholastic Trust
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Singapore. Like many others before me, I am paying back for
all the support from my many mentors in my life.
In 2022, we were invited by the Math Tournament Directors from
Stanford University and University of California, Berkeley to host the
global round of the Stanford Math Tournament (SMT), Berkeley mini
Math Tournament, and Berkeley Math Tournament (BMT). We have
incorporated these prestigious Ivy League Math Tournaments with
the Singapore Math Global Finals and Mustang Math Tournament
(MMT) to offer to our SOAR social equity program to offer to needy
students for free, improving their portfolios for admission to top
American universities with scholarships through our University
Scholarship Passport Program (USPP).

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foundation to promote Academic Competitions and Assessments
to help students and teachers Acquire Skills and Recognition for
Scholarship SUCCESS. Scholastic Trust Singapore Teachers’
Institute (STSTI) conducts affordable and subsidized academic
workshops and provides certification to upgrade teachers.

STS provides grants and scholarships to students and teachers who

support SIMCC competitions.

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as “Leaders Give, Givers Get!” And you will be far more successful
than I ever was. I will always be here with my team to support each
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