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== CEMC Euclid ==
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The '''Euclid''' is a contest administered by the '''Center for Education in Mathematics and Computing''' (CEMC). Euclid is considered to be one of the most competitive contests in Canada along with the [[Canadian Senior Mathematics Competition]] (CSMC) and [[Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge]] (COMC). It focuses on high school material, but is recommended for grades 7 to 12, as well as for University of Waterloo applications.
The CEMC Euclid(generally "Euclid") is a 150-minute, 100-point competition that consists of 10 written problems, each problem with multiple sub-problems. For each problem, you have to show all steps in order to get full marks.
 
  
Euclid is considered one of the most competitive, high-reputative competition in canada along with the * [[Canadian Senior Mathematic Competition(CSMC)]] and * [[Canadian Open Mathematic Challenge(COMC)]].
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The contest contains short answer/full solution problems and is held annually in April.
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On the left side of each sub-problem, there will be one image, either "bulb" or "paper"
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== Format ==
  
* The image "bulb" means that the sub-problem counts 2-3 points within the problem's 10 points
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The Euclid is 150 minutes, with 10 problems in increasing difficulty. Problems are worth 10 points, and every problem consists of multiple sub-problems. Each sub-problem is marked with an image on the left, either "light bulb" or "paper/pencil"
* The image "paper" means that the sub-problem counts as the rest of the points of the problem's 10 points
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* Questions marked with the "light bulb" means that the sub-problem is short answer and worth 2-3 points. Partial marks may be awarded if work is shown.
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* Questions marked with "paper/pencil" means that the sub-problem is worth the rest of the problem's 10 points, and must be a written solution. The written solution should be presentable and include justification.
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== Curriculum ==
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The Euclid covers many topics similar to the AMC 10. These include [[geometry]], [[trigonometry]], [[algebra]], [[number theory]], [[counting]], [[probability]], and [[arithmetic]].
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It also includes other topics such as logarithms.
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== Resources ==
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Further information can be found at:
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[https://www.cemc.uwaterloo.ca/contests/euclid.html CEMC website]
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[https://www.cemc.uwaterloo.ca/contests/past_contests.html#euclid Past contests]
  
 
Awards are listed below:
 
Awards are listed below:
  
1. Distinction: For people scored top 25%(usually 70ish)
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1. Certificate of Distinction: For people that score in the top quartile (25%)
2. Honour Roll: For people scored high enough(2%-5%, not sure, usually around 90ish)
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2. Honour Roll: For people scoring somewhere within the top (2-5%). HR is also divided into five "groups" with different prestige levels
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== See Also ==
 
== See Also ==
 
* [[Euclid history Problem]]
 
* [[Euclid history Problem]]
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Latest revision as of 14:09, 4 February 2024

The Euclid is a contest administered by the Center for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC). Euclid is considered to be one of the most competitive contests in Canada along with the Canadian Senior Mathematics Competition (CSMC) and Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge (COMC). It focuses on high school material, but is recommended for grades 7 to 12, as well as for University of Waterloo applications.

The contest contains short answer/full solution problems and is held annually in April.

Format

The Euclid is 150 minutes, with 10 problems in increasing difficulty. Problems are worth 10 points, and every problem consists of multiple sub-problems. Each sub-problem is marked with an image on the left, either "light bulb" or "paper/pencil"

  • Questions marked with the "light bulb" means that the sub-problem is short answer and worth 2-3 points. Partial marks may be awarded if work is shown.
  • Questions marked with "paper/pencil" means that the sub-problem is worth the rest of the problem's 10 points, and must be a written solution. The written solution should be presentable and include justification.

Curriculum

The Euclid covers many topics similar to the AMC 10. These include geometry, trigonometry, algebra, number theory, counting, probability, and arithmetic.

It also includes other topics such as logarithms.

Resources

Further information can be found at:

CEMC website

Past contests

Awards are listed below:

1. Certificate of Distinction: For people that score in the top quartile (25%)

2. Honour Roll: For people scoring somewhere within the top (2-5%). HR is also divided into five "groups" with different prestige levels


See Also

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