Competitive Math Program – Part I – Grade 9* (In-person)
*Exceptional grade 7-8 students who passe the Admission Test will be accepted into the program.
The following topics will be covered:
- Number Theory
- Analytic Geometry
2024/2025 Course Information
The course will run in person from September 19, 2024 to April 2025 on Thursdays 7:30-9:00 pm. (Break in December) in the School of Mathematics and Statistics, MacPhail Seminar Room, Room 4351 Herzberg Laboratories Building.
Course Instructor: Dr. Dragos Calitoiu competitive_math@math.carleton.ca.
This course will include approximately 12 (marked) assignments, two tests, and one final exam.
There will be a free Admission Test for this course held in September, 2024. Registration for this free test is required (deadline: August 31).
To succeed at the Admission Test, students are expected to know how to solve systems of equations, in addition to having a strong knowledge of mathematics at the grade 8 level. To ensure equal opportunities for all students, we do not release any further details about this test.
We reserve the right to cancel this course with a full refund if a minimum enrollment is not reached.
Registration Information
Registration for the 2024–2025 academic year is now closed. Registration for 2025–2026 will open in May 2025.
For students with limited financial resources fee waivers may be available.
Fee Waiver Information and Application
Refund Policy
100% refund prior to August 31st
95% refund prior to September 30th
75% refund prior to October 31st
50% refund prior to November 30th
To request refund, please complete this form before the deadline.
Inquiries
For details please write to competitive_math@math.carleton.ca.
**Please note we are unable to answer any enquiries by phone.**