The Mani-Cretin Mathematical Examinations
The Mani-Cretin Mathematical Examinations refer to a series of secondary school mathematics competitions hosted by the Mani-Cretin Mathematics Association (MCMA).
These examinations include the MCOMT, MCME, the Mani-Cretin Mathematical Marathon, and the annual Inequations Contest.
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MCOMT
The MCOMT is held twice a year and is the largest of the competitions administrated by the MCMA and is also one of the most popular amongst secondary students. The paper is in a fill-in-the-blanks format with a total of eight questions. Each question is worth 5 points, and all questions are to be completed within the designated 40 minutes. The difficulty of the MCOMT lies somewhere in-between introductory and intermediate, covering the entire secondary mathematics curriculum (though with a focus on algebra). The aim of the MCOMT is for students to solve interesting problems within their problem-solving capabilities, thus fostering interest in mathematics as well as proficiency in problem solving. The competition is suited for all secondary students, especially those who have an interest in mathematics.
MCIME
The MCIME, also known as "MCOMT Invitational", is an annual competition for high-scorers on the MCOMT. Participation in the MCIME is by invitation only. Different from MCOMT, the MCIME consists of only 4 problems to be completed within 80 minutes, with each being worth 12 points. An organized and logical proof is required for each question. The MCIME is slightly more difficult than the MCOMT, however the knowledge required to solve these problems does not exceed the standard secondary school curriculum.
MCME
The MCME is a competition designed for middle school students of all skill levels interested in mathematics and problem-solving. The difficulty is similar to that of problems 10-20 on the AMC 8. Previously known as MCME Junior Level.
Mani-Cretin Mathematical Marathon
The Mani-Cretin Mathematical Marathon (sometimes "MCMM") is a competition similar in difficulty to the MCME. The competition lasts for an entire three months each year (September 1-December 31) and contains 42 questions. Questions are hidden at the beginning and are revealed at the beginning of each week (starting from the first Monday in September). Each time, 2-5 questions are revealed, and contestants have to submit the answers to those questions by the end of the week.
Inequations Contest
This is a contest focused solely on all kinds of mathematical inequalities. The competition consists of 10 problems which progressively become more difficult.
