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| − | The '''Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge (COMC)''' is the first of a series of tests held by the Canadian Mathematical Society to determine the Canadian [[IMO]] team. It is usually held | + | The '''Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge (COMC)''' is the first of a series of tests held by the Canadian Mathematical Society to determine the Canadian [[IMO]] team. It is usually held near the end of October. Around fifty students with the highest scores will directly move on to take the [[Canadian Mathematical Olympiad]]. The next 50-75 highest scorers would have to take the [[Canadian Mathematical Olympiad Qualifying Repêchage|CMOQR (Repêchage)]] before taking on the CMO. |
{{Contest Info|name=COMC |region=Canada|type=Free Response, Proof|difficulty=1 - 5|breakdown=<u>Part A</u>: 1 - 2.5<br><u>Part B</u>: 2.5 - 4<br><u>Part C (Problems 1/2)</u>: 2 - 3.5<br><u>Part C (Problems 3/4)</u>: 3.5 - 5}} | {{Contest Info|name=COMC |region=Canada|type=Free Response, Proof|difficulty=1 - 5|breakdown=<u>Part A</u>: 1 - 2.5<br><u>Part B</u>: 2.5 - 4<br><u>Part C (Problems 1/2)</u>: 2 - 3.5<br><u>Part C (Problems 3/4)</u>: 3.5 - 5}} | ||
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==Structure== | ==Structure== | ||
| − | The test is 2.5 hours long and divided into three parts. | + | The test is 2.5 hours long and divided into three parts, each having 4 questions. Questions in Part A are worth 4 points each, questions in Part B are worth 6 points each, and questions in Part C are worth 10 points each, for a total of 80 points. Calculators and mobile devices can not be used on the test. |
| − | In Part A and Part B, solvers only have to get the right answer in order to get full credit. | + | In Part A and Part B, solvers only have to get the right answer in order to get full credit. The answer should be in exact form (for example, <math>\sqrt{2}</math> rather than <math>1.41...</math>). If the problem is answered incorrectly, partial credit may be given depending on the work shown. |
| − | In Part C, as with many Olympiads like the [[Canadian Mathematical Olympiad|CMO]], solvers have to write a full solution that looks presentable in order to get full credit. | + | In Part C, as with many Olympiads like the [[Canadian Mathematical Olympiad|CMO]], solvers have to write a full solution that looks presentable in order to get full credit. Each question also has multiple parts. |
==Resources== | ==Resources== | ||
Latest revision as of 19:19, 16 August 2024
The Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge (COMC) is the first of a series of tests held by the Canadian Mathematical Society to determine the Canadian IMO team. It is usually held near the end of October. Around fifty students with the highest scores will directly move on to take the Canadian Mathematical Olympiad. The next 50-75 highest scorers would have to take the CMOQR (Repêchage) before taking on the CMO.
| COMC |
| Region: Canada |
| Type: Free Response, Proof |
| Difficulty: 1 - 5 |
| Difficulty Breakdown:
Part A: 1 - 2.5 |
Structure
The test is 2.5 hours long and divided into three parts, each having 4 questions. Questions in Part A are worth 4 points each, questions in Part B are worth 6 points each, and questions in Part C are worth 10 points each, for a total of 80 points. Calculators and mobile devices can not be used on the test.
In Part A and Part B, solvers only have to get the right answer in order to get full credit. The answer should be in exact form (for example, 
rather than 
). If the problem is answered incorrectly, partial credit may be given depending on the work shown.
In Part C, as with many Olympiads like the CMO, solvers have to write a full solution that looks presentable in order to get full credit. Each question also has multiple parts.
