Math · CEMC, University of Waterloo

Pascal, Cayley and Fermat Contests

University of Waterloo contests for Grades 9 (Pascal), 10 (Cayley) and 11 (Fermat). Written at school on February 23–24, 2027.

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Grades
Grades 9–11
Format
Paper or online, at school.
Cost
$6 per student, paid by the school order.
Official site
cemc.uwaterloo.ca

Key dates

  • ConfirmedSchool ordering deadlineTue, February 9, 2027
  • ConfirmedContest (February 23–24)Tue, February 23, 2027

What it is

Each contest has 25 multiple-choice questions in 60 minutes. Students may write a contest above their grade.

The top 25% at each school get a Certificate of Distinction, and each school's top scorer can earn a medal.

A good fit if: High school students who did well on Gauss or Math Challengers.

How to register

  1. Students can't register themselves. A teacher orders the contest for the school. If your school doesn't take part, you can ask another local school to let your child write with them.
  2. Canadian schools must order by February 9, 2027.

How to prepare

  • Past contests and solutions are free at cemc.uwaterloo.ca/resources/past-contests.

For grade-by-grade options see Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11.

Common questions

Which contest is for which grade?

Pascal is for Grade 9, Cayley for Grade 10 and Fermat for Grade 11. Students can write a higher one.

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Sources

Last checked October 2, 2026. Dates can change, so always confirm with the organizer.