Singapore International Math Olympiad Challenge (SIMOC)

What is SIMOC?

The Singapore International Math Olympiad Challenge (SIMOC) is an annual competition with aim of nurturing and promoting mathematical talent. The SIMOC global platform allow students to showcase their skills and engage with their peers.

SIMOC competitions consists of three rounds: the Individual Contest, the Team Contest, and the Math Warriors’ Challenge. This format encourages students to excel in individual problem-solving as well as fostering collaboration and teamwork among contestants.

Eligibility for SIMOC

To qualify for SIMOC 2026, you need either:

• A Bronze, Silver, or Gold award in AMO, SASMO, or Singapore Math Global Finals, or
• An Honourable Mention plus completion of the required training program.

SIMOC Registration Details

Singapore student

Singapore Candidates can register at https://form.simcc.org/registration-form-contest/

Overseas students

Please contact respective country partner for registration details.

SIMOC Benefits

• Develop their ability to apply mathematics in real life.
• Helps in developing skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical reasoning.

SIMOC : Mark Allocation

SIMOC consists of three categories:

• Math Olympiad Contest for grades 1 to 12 (Primary 1 to Junior College 2)
• Maths Warriors Competition (team based)
• Mind Sports Challenge (team based)

Event wise details are as below:

Math Olympiad Test

• Math Olympiad test is an individual written exam from Grade 1 to 11/12 (Primary 1 to Junior College 1/2)
• Duration for test is 90 minutes
• Paper consists of 25 questions
• Student starts the test with 15 bonus points and the Perfect Score is 85 points
• Section A comprises of 15 Multiple Choice Questions, marking is as below:
  1. 2 points for correct answer
  2. 0 points for unanswered question
  3. Penalty point (deduct 1 point) for wrong answer
• Section B comprises of 10 Open-ended Questions, marking is as below:
  1. 4 points for correct answer
  2. No penalty point for wrong answer

Math Master Mind

• Math Master Mind is team-based and all the responses will be entered into Online Contest System (OCS).
• No points will be awarded for unanswered questions and wrong answers.
• Response shall be entered in OCS as per steps mentioned below:
  1. Each team will have maximum 9 students and will be put into 1 breakout room.
  2. One person will selected as leader by each team among the team members and leader will be responsible to log into OCS to input their answers.
  3. The leader will share his/her screen to show the questions to the team for discussion.
  4. Each question will present five numbers- one number will be at the centre and remaining four at the four corners.
  5. The team will have to use the numbers at four corners and the four operations (+,-, x, ÷) to form an equation equating to the number at the centre.
  6. Once answer is decided, the leader will enter the full mathematical statement into OCS.
  7. After all the questions are answered, the leader will click on the ‘Finish’ button on the bottom right corner on the screen to submit.

Instructional video for Math Master Mind: https://youtu.be/CL9wzCJxgCA

Math Warriors Competition

Math Warriors is designed to tests student’s ability to do mental sums as well as strategic thinking.

Please click Math Warrior Rule to understand the rule.

Team formation is as below:

• The students will be grouped into a team of 3 and placed into their division by SIMOC organisers.
• Each team will be comprised of a member from a different country and as much as possible a different grade within the same division.
• Each student will join 2 partners from different grades and countries to compete in one of 3 divisions:
  1. Lower Division (Grade 2 to 4)
  2. Middle Division (Grade 5 to 7)
  3. Upper Division (Grade 8 to 10)

Mind Sports Challenge

• This is a one-hour activity (same team as Maths Warriors).
• Please refer to the instruction video https://youtu.be/yiDWElHpMLk

SIMOC : RANKING AND RESULTS

Participation

• All participants receive a physical certificate.

Medals & Trophies

• Perfect Score, Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners receive a medal.
• Champion, Runner-Up, and 2nd Runner-Up winners receive a trophy.
• Team winners (Gold, Silver, Bronze) receive a medal and certificate.

Math Olympiad – Individual Awards

Maths Warriors Challenge

All Divisions (Lower Primary, Upper Primary, Lower Secondary, Upper Secondary)

Math Master Mind Challenge

All Divisions (Upper Primary, Lower Secondary, Upper Secondary)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)