17th World Mathematics Competition (2024)
Rules and Regulations
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Objective
To challenge, encourage and develop all mathematically gifted school students
from all countries.
To foster friendly international relationships among students and teachers.
Eligibility
This contest is open to the primary school children who are the winners in thenational competition held in each country.
A maximum of 10 students from each Grade in each country are allowed toparticipate in the 17th World Mathematics Competition (WMC) 2024.
Participants should sit for the examinations according to their school grades asfollows:Grade 1: Primary 1 in 2023
Grade 4: Primary 4 in 2023
Grade 2: Primary 2 in 2023
Grade 5: Primary 5 in 2023
Grade 3: Primary 3 in 2023
Grade 6: Primary 6 in 2023
Participants are allowed to sit for the examinations which are one Grade higher
than their original entry Grade above. However, if they choose for the higher
Grade examinations, they will NOT be allowed to sit for their original entry
Grade examinations.
Registration for the Competition
An examination fee of One Hundred and Forty-Five Singapore Dollars only
(S$145.00) is chargeable. Student contestants must pay the examination fee
to the Sakamoto Master Franchisees in each country by the due date. The
examination fee is non-refundable and non-transferrable.
The particular of each participant must be submitted to the organizer using thedesignated forms through the Sakamoto Master Franchisees in each country
by 26 March 2024 (Tuesday).
Submission of the participants’ particulars signifies the acceptance of all rulesand regulations.
All requested information as stated in the participants’ particular forms must be
filled completely.
Each student contestant will be notified of his/her examinee’s number by theSakamoto Master Franchisees in each country.
The Mathematics Competition
The competition will be held at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Jalan Iman,
81310 Skudai, Johor, Malaysia, on 27 April 2024 (Saturday) at 9.00 a.m. sharp.
All student contestants must report 1 hour before the starting time of thecompetition.
The time allowed for Grade 1, Grade 2 and Grade 3 examination is 75 minutes.
The time allowed for Grade 4, Grade 5 and Grade 6 examination is 90 minutes.
Student contestants are allowed to use any Mathematical Method in thiscompetition. However, the Sakamoto Maths Method must be used whenapplicable in Grade 4, 5 and 6. Otherwise, marks will be deducted.
Each student contestant may submit solutions in the language of his/her choicefrom English or Indonesian or Japanese. Solutions must be written only on
paper provided by the organizing committee.
Each student contestant must work independently. Violation of this provision
will result in the disqualification of the student contestant from the competition.
Student contestants are NOT permitted to bring any books, notes, papers,
mathematical tables, calculators, protractors, computers, mobile phones,
electronic devices and other aids to calculation into the examination room. The

only instruments permitted in the competition area are writing and mechanicaldrawing instruments. Any student contestant making use of any of thoseprohibited items will be disqualified from the competition.
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Announcement of Results
All prize winners in each Grade will be announced during the prize-givingceremony which will be held at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Jalan Iman,
81310 Skudai, Johor, Malaysia, on 27 April 2024 (Saturday) at 4.00 p.m. All
student contestants must report 30 minutes before the starting time of the prizegiving ceremony. All student contestants are encouraged to attend the prizegiving ceremony.
The prize-giving ceremony participation fee of Sixty Singapore Dollars only
(S$60.00) is chargeable for a parent and other adult who is 18 years old andabove. However, this participation fee is waived for all the examinees whoattended the 17th WMC and for the children who are 17 years old and below.
The prize-giving ceremony participation fee is non-refundable and nontransferrable, and no discounted participation fee is given to anybody.
The judges’ decision will be final and no further correspondence will beentertained.
Prizes
The top gold medal winner in each Grade will receive a champion trophy and acertificate of distinction each.
All student contestants whose percentage of correct answer is 80% or more will
receive a gold medal and a certificate of distinction each.
All student contestants whose percentage of correct answer is 60% or more will
receive a silver medal and a certificate of merit each.
All student contestants whose percentage of correct answer is 40% or more will
receive a bronze medal and a certificate of merit each.
All the other student contestants will receive a certificate of participation each.
OthersThe organizer reserves the right to change the location if required. All efforts
to be taken to minimize inconvenience.
The organizer reserves the right to cancel, postpone, modify the programme
and amendment of the Rules and Regulations (if necessary) for the safety
purpose without prior notice.
The organizer reserves the right to decide the maximum number of participantsat the 17th World Mathematics Competition in 2024.
For any dispute, the organizer reserves the right to disqualify any person/party
in further participation and continuity in our 17th WMC event.
By attending the 17th World Mathematics Competition, parents grant theorganizer permission to use any photographs and / or videos taken during thisevent to be used in any publications and materials for future promotional
purposes.
Organized bySakamoto Educational Systems Pte Ltd