Gauss 7 and 8
Gauss Mathematics Contests
The Gauss Contests are an opportunity for students to have fun and to develop their mathematical problem solving ability.
Audience
All students in Grades 7 and 8 and interested students from lower grades.
Date
May 16, 2018
Format
Mathematical Content
Questions are based on curriculum common to all Canadian provinces at each grade level.
Contest Preparation
It is recommended that students spend some time preparing for these contests by trying to solve problems. Copies of old competitions are available in class, and can be used when regular class work is complete early.
The Gauss Contests are an opportunity for students to have fun and to develop their mathematical problem solving ability.
Audience
All students in Grades 7 and 8 and interested students from lower grades.
Date
May 16, 2018
Format
- 25 multiple-choice questions
- 60 minutes
- 150 total marks
- any calculator permitted
Mathematical Content
Questions are based on curriculum common to all Canadian provinces at each grade level.
Contest Preparation
It is recommended that students spend some time preparing for these contests by trying to solve problems. Copies of old competitions are available in class, and can be used when regular class work is complete early.