Details for MathConceptition 2026 (Macau 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!
Organizer
MathConcept Education
Co-organizer
Secondary Academy
KidsConcept
Participants
Open to students attending kindergartens, primary schools and secondary schools. Participants are categorized into eleven different grades according to their birthyear OR current (2025/26) 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.
| Grade | Birthyear | School Year | Inter-School | Individual |
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K2 |
2021 or after |
Lower / K2 |
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✓ |
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K3 |
2020 or after |
Upper / K3 |
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✓ |
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P1 |
2019 or after |
P1 / G1 / Y1 |
✓ |
✓ |
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P2 |
2018 or after |
P2 / G2 / Y2 |
✓ |
✓ |
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P3 |
2017 or after |
P3 / G3 / Y3 |
✓ |
✓ |
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P4 |
2016 or after |
P4 / G4 / Y4 |
✓ |
✓ |
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P5 |
2015 or after |
P5 / G5 / Y5 |
✓ |
✓ |
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P6 |
2014 or after |
P6 / G6 / Y6 |
✓ |
✓ |
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S1 |
2013 or after |
F1 / G7 / Y7 |
✓ |
✓ |
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S2 |
2012 or after |
F2 / G8 / Y8 |
✓ |
✓ |
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S3 |
2011 or after |
F3 / G9 / Y9 |
✓ |
✓ |
Contest Format
The MathConceptition consists of:
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Format |
Participants are required to work individually to complete every question in the written test. All questions will be given in Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese and English.
For K2 and K3, questions are recorded in Cantonese and English, each question will be played twice during the contest. |
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Awards |
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Ranking |
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Rankings are based on the individual scores of participants |
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Registration |
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- Individual Contest — Open to students from Hong Kong, Macau, GBA and Canada. There are 11 grades in total (2 kindergarten grades, 6 primary school grades and 3 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. There are 9 grades in total (6 primary school grades and 3 secondary school grades). There is no limit to the number of student representatives a school may nominate for the Inter-school Contest. Students will compete the contest individually. Combined scores of the top 3 students from each grade 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.
Participants are required to work individually to complete every question in the written test. All questions will be given in Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese and English. Past papers for K2 – K3, P1 – P6 and S1 – S3 can be found on our website.
K2 – K3
- Time allowed: 30 minutes. Questions are recorded in Cantonese and English. Each question will be played 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 in Part One are based on HKEDB Syllabus and questions in Part Two are more advanced and contest oriented.
- Participants must write their answers on the answer sheet provided. Calculation steps are not required
S1 – S3
- Time allowed: 60 minutes.
- Contain 20 questions, each question is weighted differently. Questions in Part One are based on HKEDB Syllabus and questions in Part Two are more advanced and contest oriented.
- Participants must write their answers on the answer sheet provided. Calculation steps are not required.
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 (Macau Contest Region)
According to the ranking of contestants from Macau contest region, winners of each grade will receive:
| Award | Prize | Requirement |
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Champion of Macau Contest Region |
Trophy, Certificate and Scholarship of MOP$ 2,000 |
Top scorer in each grade |
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1st runner-up of Macau Contest Region |
Trophy, Certificate and Scholarship of MOP$ 500 |
2nd scorer in each grade |
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2nd running-up of Macau Contest Region |
Trophy, Certificate and Scholarship of MOP$ 500 |
3rd scorer in each grade |
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Gold Award of Macau Contest Region |
Medal and Certificate |
Top 10% of scorers in each grade |
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Silver Award of Macau Contest Region |
Medal and Certificate |
Next 15% scorers in each grade |
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Bronze Award of Macau Contest Region |
Medal and Certificate |
Next 25% scorers in each grade |
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Certificate of Participation |
Certificate of Participation |
All participants who attended the contest |
Awards for Individual Contest (The Greater Bay Area)
| Award | Prize | Requirement |
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Champion of The Greater Bay Area |
Trophy, Certificate and Scholarship of HK$ 2,000 |
Top scorer in each grade |
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1st runner-up of The Greater Bay Area |
Trophy, Certificate and Scholarship of HK$ 500 |
2nd scorer in each grade |
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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 DSEDJ’s school list, schools are categorized into two groups:
1. Primary School (P1 – P6)
2. Secondary School (S1 – S3)
Schools are ranked according to the total score attained by the top three representatives in each grade.
Inter-School Team Awards of each grade:
| Award | Prize | Ranked by | Requirement |
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Inter-School Team Champion, 1st and 2nd Runner-up of Macau Contest Region |
Trophy and Certificate |
Total score attained by the top three nominated participants of that grade |
Top three teams of each grade |
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Inter-School Team Merit Award of Macau Contest Region |
Trophy and Certificate |
Total score attained by the top three nominated participants of that grade |
Top 35% teams of each grade |
Overall School Awards (Macau Contest Region):
| Award | Prize | Ranked by |
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Primary School |
Trophy Cup and
Certificate |
Total score attained by the top three representatives in each grade (18 students in total) |
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Primary School |
Trophy Cup and
Certificate |
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Primary School |
Trophy Cup and
Certificate |
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Secondary School |
Trophy Cup and Certificate |
Total score attained by the top three representatives in each grade (9 students in total) |
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Secondary School |
Trophy Cup and Certificate |
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Secondary School |
Trophy Cup and Certificate |
Contest Date
15th March, 2026 (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 (To-be-announced)
Grade | scheduled time |
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K2 | |
K3 | |
P1 | |
P2 | |
P3 | |
P4 | |
P5 | |
P6 | |
S1 | |
S2 | |
S3 |
K2 and K3 participants are required to arrive 20 minutes in advance, while P1 – P6 and S1 – S3 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 |
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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
Address: 2F-4F, Macau Tower, Largo da Torre de Macau
Registration Details
| Registration Party | Parent or Guardian | Parent or Guardian | School Teacher |
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Contest
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Register for "Individual Contest" only |
Register for "Inter-School Contest" and "Individual Contest" |
Register for "Inter-School Contest" and "Individual Contest" |
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Registration Period |
9th January 2026 to
24th January 2026
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9th January 2026 to
24th January 2026
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1st December 2025 to
18th January 2026
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Registration Fee |
$400
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$350 |
FREE |
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No. of Participants |
Limited slots per grade, first-come-first-served |
Limited slots per grade, first-come-first-served |
Each school is offered with 3 free entry slots per grade. |
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Registration Method |
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Payment Method |
Note: Due to the regional setting of the charging agency, 2 & 3 will be charged in HKD while 1 & 4 will be charged in MOP.
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Note: Due to the regional setting of the charging agency, 2 & 3 will be charged in HKD while 1 & 4 will be charged in MOP.
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Not Applicable |
Admit Card
Teacher in-charge of inter-school contest and participant of individual contest should login to the participant portal between 10th February 2026 and 16th February 2026, to check their personal information, contest session and seat number. If the participant’s personal information is inaccurate, please contact the organizer on or before 20th February 2026, or a service charge of $50 (per item) may apply for any amendment requested after the forementioned date.
On the day of the contest, participants are required to arrive with their self-printed admit card and identification document or schooling proofs showing his/her full name, grade and/or date of birth with photo (e.g. ID, student handbook or school report). Printing services will be provided on the day of the contest with the handling fee of $50 per item.
Results
Winner list will be announced on 15th May 2026 (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 2026 (12PM).
Prize Collection Arrangements
To be announced in May 2026.
Award Ceremony
Shortlisted winners will receive an invitation letter in June 2026.
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 (2025/26).
- Each student can participate in ONE grade and register ONCE only.
- 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.
- If the participant’s personal information on the admit card is inaccurate, please contact us on or before 20th February 2026, 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 self-printed admit card and identification document or schooling proofs showing his/her full name, grade and/or date of birth with photo (e.g. ID, 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. 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 Protection Act.
- 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 “Alameda Dr. Carlos D’Assumpção No 180, Tong Nam Ah Central Comercio 5 Andar R & S, Macau”.
