Details for MathConceptition 2025 (Hong Kong Contest Region)
Our Aim
The annual MathConceptition provides an opportunity for all kindergarteners, primary school and secondary school students to challenge their skills with other mathematically gifted children in the Greater Bay Area and offers a chance for them to compete for championship!
Participants
Open to students attending kindergartens, primary schools and secondary schools. Participants are categorized into twelve different grades according to their birthyear OR current (2024/25) school year.
Each student can participate in ONE grade and register ONCE only. In case of contravention, participant shall be disqualified. His/her results attained will be cancelled. Registration fee will not be refunded.
The MathConceptition consists of:
- Individual Contest — Open to students from Hong Kong, Macau, Guangzhou, Singapore and Canada. There are 12 grades in total (2 kindergarten grades, 6 primary school grades and 4 secondary school grades). Parents and guardians may enroll their child to compete in the Individual Contest.
- Inter-School Contest — Open to primary schools and secondary schools in Hong Kong. Each school may nominate at most THREE STUDENTS FROM EACH GRADE. Students will work independently, the total score attained will be counted towards the Inter-School Contest. The individual scores of all nominated students will also be automatically submitted to compete in the Individual Contest.
Contest Format
Participants are required to work individually to complete every question in the written test. All questions will be given in both Chinese and English. Past papers for K2 – K3, P1 – P6 and mock papers for S1 – S3 can be found on our website.
K2 – K3
- Time allowed: 30 minutes. Questions are recorded in Cantonese and English or Putonghua and English. Contestants will hear each recording twice during the contest.
- Contain 20 multiple choice questions, each question is weighted differently.
- Participants must circle the most appropriate answer on the question booklet.
P1 – P6
- Time allowed: 50 minutes.
- Contain 40 short questions, each question is weighted differently. Questions are based on HKEDB Syllabus and Mathematical Olympiad type problems.
- Participants must write their answers on the answer sheet provided. Calculation steps are not required
S1 – S3 & Senior Secondary
- Time allowed: 60 minutes.
- Contain 20 questions, each question is weighted differently. Questions are based on HKEDB Syllabus and Mathematical Olympiad type problems.
- Participants must write their answers on the answer sheet provided. Calculation steps are not required.
| Grade | Birthyear | School Year | Inter-School | Individual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
K2 |
2020 or after |
Lower / K2 |
- |
✓ |
|
K3 |
2019 or after |
Upper / K3 |
- |
✓ |
|
P1 |
2018 or after |
P1 / G1 / Y1 |
✓ |
✓ |
|
P2 |
2017 or after |
P2 / G2 / Y2 |
✓ |
✓ |
|
P3 |
2016 or after |
P3 / G3 / Y3 |
✓ |
✓ |
|
P4 |
2015 or after |
P4 / G4 / Y4 |
✓ |
✓ |
|
P5 |
2014 or after |
P5 / G5 / Y5 |
✓ |
✓ |
|
P6 |
2013 or after |
P6 / G6 / Y6 |
✓ |
✓ |
|
S1 |
2012 or after |
F1 / G7 / Y7 |
✓ |
✓ |
|
S2 |
2011 or after |
F2 / G8 / Y8 |
✓ |
✓ |
|
S3 |
2010 or after |
F3 / G9 / Y9 |
✓ |
✓ |
|
Senior Secondary |
2007 or after |
F4-F6 / G10-G12 / Y10-12 |
✓ |
✓ |
Ranking and Awards
Ranking for Individual Contest
Participants are ranked according to their scores (only top 50% scorers will be given a ranking). If two or more participants attain the same score, the following criteria will be applied in the order given to determine their final rankings:
- The participant with the higher score of question answered correctly will receive the higher rank.
- The participant with the later date of birth will receive the higher rank.
Each particpant will have two rankings:
iii. Contest Region Ranking (Hong Kong contest region OR Macau contest region)
iv. GBA Ranking (Hong Kong contest region AND Macau contest region)
Awards for Individual Contest (Hong Kong Contest Region)
| Award | Prize | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
|
Champion of Hong Kong Contest Region |
Trophy, Certificate
and iPad |
Top scorer in each grade |
|
1st runner-up of Hong Kong Contest Region |
Trophy, Certificate and
$800 Apple Store Gift Card |
2nd scorer in each grade |
|
2nd running-up of Hong Kong Contest Region |
Trophy, Certificate and
$800 Apple Store Gift Card |
3rd scorer in each grade |
|
Gold of Hong Kong Contest Region |
Medal and Certificate |
Top 10% of scorers in each grade |
|
Silver of Hong Kong Contest Region |
Medal and Certificate |
Next 15% scorers |
|
Bronze of Hong Kong Contest Region |
Medal and Certificate |
Next 25% scorers |
|
Participation |
Certificate of Participation |
All participants who attended the contest |
Awards for Individual Contest (The Greater Bay Area)
| Award | Prize | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
|
Champion of The Greater Bay Area |
Trophy, Certificate and Scholarship of HK$ 1,000 |
Top scorer in each grade |
|
1st runner-up of The Greater Bay Area |
Trophy, Certificate and Scholarship of HK$ 500 |
2nd scorer in each grade |
|
2nd running-up of The Greater Bay Area |
Trophy, Certificate and Scholarship of HK$ 500 |
3rd scorer in each grade |
Awards for Inter-School Contest
According to HKEDB’s school list, schools are categorized into two groups:
1. Primary School (P1 – P6)
2. Secondary School (S1 – S3 & Senior Secondary)
Schools are ranked according to the total score attained by their nominated participants.
Inter-School Team Awards of each grade:
| Award | Prize | Ranked by | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Inter-School Team Champion, 1st and 2nd Runner-up of Hong Kong Contest Region |
Trophy and Certificate |
Total score attained by the three nominated participants of that grade |
Top three teams of each grade |
|
Inter-School Team Merit Award of Hong Kong Contest Region |
Trophy and Certificate |
Total score attained by the three nominated participants of that grade |
Top 35% teams of each grade |
Overall School Awards:
| Award | Prize | Ranked by |
|---|---|---|
|
Primary School |
Trophy Cup and
Certificate |
Total score attained by the eighteen nominated participants of P1 to P6 |
|
Primary School |
Trophy Cup and
Certificate |
|
|
Primary School |
Trophy Cup and
Certificate |
|
|
Secondary School |
Trophy Cup and Certificate |
Total score attained by twelve nominated participants of S1 to S3 and Senior Secondary |
|
Secondary School |
Trophy Cup and Certificate |
|
|
Secondary School |
Trophy Cup and Certificate |
Contest Date
16th March, 2025 (Sunday)
If the contest is rescheduled or cancelled due to any reason, registration fees will be deferred. If a participant fails to attend the contest on the reschedule date, his/her application will be withdrawn and registration fee cannot be refunded.
Time and Sessions
Grade | scheduled time |
|---|---|
K2 | Timeslots for Cantonese and English： (KA) 9:30 AM – 10:10 AM (KC) 12:30 PM – 1:10 PM (KE) 4:30PM – 5:10 PM Timeslots for Putonghua and English： (KC) 12:30 PM – 1:10 PM |
K3 | Timeslots for Cantonese and English： (KB) 11:00 AM – 11:40 AM (KD) 3:00 PM – 3:40 PM (KF) 6:00PM – 6:40 PM Timeslots for Putonghua and English： (KD) 3:00 PM – 3:40 PM |
P1 | 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM |
P2 | 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM |
P3 | 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM |
P4 | 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM |
P5 | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM |
P6 | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM |
S1 | 9:45 AM - 10:55 AM |
S2 | 9:45 AM - 10:55 AM |
S3 | 9:45 AM - 10:55 AM |
S4-S6 | 9:45 AM - 10:55 AM |
K2 and K3 participants are required to arrive 20 minutes in advance, while P1 – P6 and S1 – S6 participants are required to arrive 30 minutes in advance.
Limited by the venue setting, there will be multiple sessions for K2 and K3 contest. Parents/guardians can choose their preferred timeslot during online registration. Quota for each timeslot is limited and seats will be offered on a first-come-first-served basis. Once the registration is confirmed, participant will not be able to change his/her contest timeslot.
The above schedule is for reference only, the final schedule might be adjusted and it will be listed on the admit card. No dispute shall be raised by the participant. If a participant fails to attend his/her allocated contest session, he/she will be withdrawn from the contest and his/her registration fee will not be refunded.
Grade | scheduled time |
|---|---|
K2 | 2:15PM – 2:55 PM |
K3 | Available timeslots: (KA) 11:45 AM - 12:25 PM (KC) 3:45 PM - 4:25 PM |
P1 | 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM |
P2 | 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM |
P3 | 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM |
P4 | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
P5 | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
P6 | 5:45 PM – 6:45 PM |
S1 | 5:35 PM – 6:45 PM |
S2 | 5:35 PM – 6:45 PM |
S3 | 5:35 PM – 6:45 PM |
Senior Secondary | 5:35 PM – 6:45 PM |
Limited by the venue setting, there will be multiple sessions for K3 contest. Parents/guardians can choose their preferred timeslot during online registration. Quota for each timeslot is limited and seats will be offered on a first-come-first-served basis. Once the registration is confirmed, participant will not be able to change his/her contest timeslot.
The above schedule is for reference only, the final schedule might be adjusted and it will be listed on the admit card. No dispute shall be raised by the participant. If a participant fails to attend his/her allocated contest session, he/she will be withdrawn from the contest and his/her registration fee will not be refunded.
Teacher in-charge of inter-school contest and participant of individual contest should print out their admit card and check their contest session time and seat number by logging into the participant portal between 20th February 2023 and 26th February 2023. If the participant’s personal information on the admit card is inaccurate, please contact us on or before 28th February 2023, or a service charge of $50 (per item) may apply for any amendment requested after the forementioned date.
Contest Venue
Registration Fee
Inter-School Contest: Waived
Individual Contest: $350 per participant, which can be paid by
- credit cards through Stripe during online registration;
- AlipayHK during online registration;
- entering a prepaid voucher code which can be purchased from MathConcept Learning Centers (accept cash only) or
- cash along with a written Individual Contest Registration Form and hand it to “MathConcept Education Admin Office (Address: Unit 812, 8/F, Tower 1, Cheung Sha Wan Plaza, 833 Cheung Sha Wan Road, Kowloon)”.
Registration Date
Registration Procedures
Individual Contest：Parents or guardians may fill in the online registration form and complete the payment procedures; OR Download and complete the individual contest registration form and hand it to “Unit 812, 8/F, Tower 1, Cheung Sha Wan Plaza, 833 Cheung Sha Wan Road, Kowloon” along with $350 registration fee.
Admit Card
Teacher in-charge of inter-school contest and participant of individual contest should log into the participant portal between 10th February 2025 and 16th March 2025, to check their personal information, contest sessions and seat number. If the participant’s personal information is inaccurate, please contact the organizer on or before 20th February 2025, or a service charge of $50 (per item) may apply for any amendment requested after the forementioned date.
Results
Winner list will be announced on 15th May 2025 (12PM) on our website. Teacher in-charge of inter-school contest and participant of individual contest may download their contest report by logging into participant portal within 90 days starting from 15th May 2025 (12PM).
Prize Collection Arrangements
To be announced in May 2025.
Award Ceremony
Shortlisted winners will receive an invitation letter in June 2025.
Other Charges
Information Amendment: $50 per item (Details – Admit Card)
Admit Card Printing Services: $50 per item (Details – Admit Card)
Retrieve Report or Reprint Certificate: $50 per item (Details – Results)
General Rules
In any case, anyone failing to meet the terms and rules stated below shall be disqualified. His/her result attained will be cancelled. Registration fee will not be refunded.
- During registration, applicant should choose a participant’s grade according to his/her birthyear or current school year (2024/25).
- Each student can participate in ONE grade and register ONCE only.
- If the contest is rescheduled or cancelled due to the epidemic or any other reason, registration fees will be deferred. If a participant fails to attend the contest on the reschedule date, his/her application will be withdrawn and registration fee cannot be refunded.
- If the participant’s personal information on the admit card is inaccurate, please contact us on or before 20th February 2025, or a service charge of $50 (per item) may apply for any amendment requested after the forementioned date.
- On the day of the contest, all participants are required to arrive on time with stationery, self-printed admit card and identification document or schooling proofs with photo (e.g. HKID, student handbook or student card).
- Participants may not leave the contest venue early.
- Anyone (including participants) who causes nuisance in the competition venue will be asked to leave the venue or even be disqualified from the competition.
- All electronic devices should be switched off in the contest venue. Calculators are not allowed.
- Participants are NOT allowed to take away the answer sheet, question booklet or any roughwork sheets.
- Any person who would like to lodge an enquiry or dispute against the contest questions or procedures taken during the contest, he/she should report to an invigilator within 15 minutes after the end of the contest.
- In case of any disputes, the Organizer’s decision is final.
Terms and condition
- MathConceptition has the right to modify the published regulations, events, arrangements or other information. Any changes to the content will be announced on the website or thru Whatsapp. All information is subject to the latest announcement on the Internet.
- When Typhoon Warning Signal Pre-No 8 or above/ Black Rainstorm Warning is issued or still in force after 6:30 am, the competition concerned will be postponed, details will be announced through our website.
- Once the registration is confirmed, regardless of the reason, registration fee will not be refunded, nor will it be transferred to others or used for other purposes. If the contest is rescheduled or cancelled due to the epidemic, registration fees will be deferred. If a participant fails to attend the contest on the reschedule date, his/her application will be withdrawn and registration fee cannot be refunded.
- MathConcept Education reserves the right to use photos or videos taken during the competition and ceremony for promotional activities.
- If a prize runs out of stock or not available due to other circumstances, the Organizer reserves the right to substitute that prize with another item without prior notice.
- MathConcept Education reserves the right to suspend, modify or terminate this event and event organizing party or any of these terms and conditions without prior notice.
- By submitting an entry in the contest, the participants agree to be bound by the above general rules and terms and conditions. The Organizer reserves the right to disqualify any participant or cancel any award if it believes a breach of these terms and conditions has occurred. No appeals shall be accepted.
In case of any discrepancy between the English version and the Chinese version, the Chinese version shall prevail.
Personal Information Collection Statement
- This is a statement to inform you of your rights under the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance.
- The personal data collected above may be used by MathConcept Education for the following purposes: a. processing your registration or order for services of MathConceptition; b. verifying your identity for access to private contents of MathConceptition’s website or event of MathConceptition or for participating in activities of MathConceptition; c. research and customer survey; d. billing and debt collection; e. dealing with your suggestion, enquiry and complaint; f. communicating with you generally; g. subject to the provisions of the Ordinance to direct market MathConcept Education’s products and services to you. #
- MathConcept Education will indicate on the forms collecting the personal data from you which of the data requested on such form is mandatory. If you do not supply the mandatory data, MathConcept Education may not be able to supply the products, services or information in relation to which the data is collected.
- Your personal data held by MathConcept Education will be kept confidential but MathConcept Education may transfer your personal data to a data processor (e.g. printer, production house or providers of mailing services) engaged by MathConcept Education to process or handle personal data on its behalf, subject to a duty of confidentiality.
You have a right to request access to, and to request correction of their personal data held by MathConcept Education. If you wish to exercise your rights, please contact MathConcept Education’s Data Protection Officer by post to “Unit 812, 8/F, Tower 1, Cheung Sha Wan Plaza, 833 Cheung Sha Wan Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong”.
