Problem of the Week

Problem of the week (POTW) is a weekly mathematical challenge published by the Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC) at the University of Waterloo, Canada.

POTW 2023-2024 is beginning on 15th September!

To see and check the answers to the latest problem of the week, please refer to the CEMC website (link). Please use the Google form below to submit your answers.

Certificates and CHOCOLATE prizes for winners at the end of the academic year!

2023-24 Leaderboard

Problem of the Week Leaderboard 2023-2024

New problems every week

Click here for the latest problems on the CEMC website

New problems are posted every Friday.

Problem D is aimed at Grade 9/10 students while Problem E is intended for Grade 11/12 students. However, please feel free to attempt both problems!

Scoring

POTW – Problem of the Week

There are two ways to earn points.

2 points for getting the correct answer
1 point for attempting any question, to reward students for consistency

Thus, participants can earn up to 2 points per week. Hence, please submit an attempt even if you are not confident about the answer!

Note: Please keep your name consistent when submitting the answer. For example, if you submitted your answer with your full name last week, please make sure to submit your full name next time too. Also a reminder that any answer submitted after 9pm on Wednesday will not count.

POTM – Problem of the Month

There are maximum 12 points available