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New Brunswick Mathematics Competition

May 8, 2025

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of New Brunswick and the Faculty of Science and Faculty of Engineering of l'Université de Moncton invite students in Grades 7, 8 and 9 of the Province of New Brunswick to participate in the 40th Annual Mathematics Competition to be held on May 8.

It should be noted that the Competition will be written on the same day and at the same time on the campuses of l’Université de Moncton at Moncton, Edmundston and Shippagan and on both the Fredericton and Saint John campuses of the University of New Brunswick.

The test will be available in both French and English at all five campuses, and it is intended to identify provincial winners by combining the results from the five locations. The additional activities provided on the day of the exam will be in English only at the University of New Brunswick, in French only at the Edmundston and Shippagan campuses of l’Université de Moncton and in both languages at the Moncton campus.

Competition details

  1. The contest will consist of multiple choice questions which will be answered on special sheets which can be computer scored.
  2. The contest will last one hour.
  3. The contest may be written in either French or English.
  4. Students will compete ONLY as individuals.
  5. Number of participants: a school with x classes in a given grade level is invited to send no more than x + 1 students from that grade level. (e.g.: 2 grade 7 classes, 1 grade 8 class and 3 grade 9 classes ==> maximum of 3 participants from grade 7, 2 from grade 8 and 4 participants from grade 9.)
  6. Calculators are NOT permitted.

  • Part A: 3 points per problem
  • Part B: 4 points per problem
  • Part C: 5 points per problem
  • Total possible: 100 points
  • A blank answer receives 0
  • An incorrect answer receives (minus) - 1/4 of the points for that problem.
  • So, the expected score on any problem is the same whether a student leaves it blank or guesses randomly.
  • If a student can correctly eliminate one option, then he/she should definitely guess.

The cost of transportation and meals is the responsibility of the participants. Meals are available for purchase on all campuses.

Purchase lunch: For a fixed rate you can get an all-you-care-to-eat lunch at the dining rooms in McConnell Hall (UNB Fredericton) and Baird Hall (UNB Saint John). There will be a fast line for those who have exact change (cash). Dining halls doesn't allow any food to be brought in to their dining facility.

Bring your own lunch: Cafeteria seating at UNB Fredericton is available on the ground floor of the Student Union Building (cafeteria entrance is on Macaulay Lane). At UNB Saint John, seating is available in the Hans W. Klohn Commons.

Accommodations will be available on the UNB Fredericton campus only. Teachers should email stay@unb.ca if they want to stay in residence at UNB Fredericton.


10:15 a.m.: Students begin to assemble at designated rooms.

  • Grade 7: ML105, MacLaggan Hall Auditorium
  • Grade 8: TO3, Toole Hall Auditorium
  • Grade 9: ML53, MacLaggan Hall Lecture Hall

10:50 - 11:50 a.m.: NB Math Competition. 26 problems, no calculators.

  • We will attempt to start 10 minutes before 11 a.m.
  • Please plan to arrive at auditoriums no later than 10:15 a.m.
  • Reception for teachers and chaperones hosted in Tilley Hall, Room 224

12 - 1 p.m.: Lunch

  • Pre-ordered pizza lunch for $10.00 at McConnell Hall – exact cash only
  • Bring your own lunch – seating area lower level of the Student Union Building
  • Tim Horton’s located on the lower level of the Student Union Building

1:10 - 3:15 p.m.: Campus activities

3:30 - 4 p.m.: Presentation of awards at MacLaggan Hall auditorium, ML105

Parking: School buses should park during the day at the Aitken Centre. Parents planning to pick up children at 4 p.m. should use Windsor St. parking lots, behind MacLaggan Hall.

We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the NB Department of Education, the Atlantic Association for Research in the Mathematical Sciences, the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists NB, and the Canadian Mathematical Society.

9 - 10:30 a.m.: Registration at the Athletics Centre. Please use main entrance. Registration tables will be set up downstairs in the first side court area. Students will be waiting in this area until the exam begins in the main court.

10:50 - 11:50 a.m.: NB Math Competition. 26 problems, no calculators.

12 - 12:50 p.m.: Lunch. Food available for purchase from the Baird Dining Hall. Students may also bring their lunch from home.

1 - 3 p.m.: Campus Experiences

3:10 - 3:55 p.m.: Awards presentation at Ganong Hall Lecture Theatre

3:55 - 4:30 p.m.: Bus pickup. School buses may use main road for pickup and drop off outside the Athletics Centre.


A prize and certificate will be presented to the top student in each grade for each school district.

A prize will be presented to the top three students in each grade for the province.

Special prizes may be awarded on each campus.


Past competition papers


2018

2019


2016

2017


2014

2015


Campus contacts

Professor Caroline Purdy, caroline@unb.ca 

Department of Mathematics & Statistics
University of New Brunswick
P.O. BOX 4400
Fredericton, NB E3B 5A3

Fax: 506-453-4705


Professor Hope Alderson, 506-648-5835, hope.alderson@unb.ca 

Department of Mathematics & Statistics
University of New Brunswick
P.O. BOX 5050
Saint John, NB E2L 4L5


Professeur Mohamed Farhloul, mohamed.farhloul@umoncton.ca 

Département de Mathématiques et de Statistique
Université de Moncton
18, Avenue Antonine-Maillet
Moncton (N.-B) E1A 3E9

Fax : 506-858-4541


Professeure agregee, Amel Kaouche, 506-737-5050, amel.kaouche@umoncton.ca 

Secteur Sciences
Université de Moncton
165, Boulevard Hébert
Edmundston (N.-B.) E3V 2S8

Fax : 506-737-5373


Professeur Pierre Ferguson, pierre.ferguson@umoncton.ca 

Services Académiques
Université de Moncton
218, Boulevard J.-D.-Gauthier
Shippagan (N.-B.) E8S 1P6

Fax : 506-336-3477