This webpage was prepared by Dr. Kevin Hopkins as a resource page for himself and others. Feel free to use it. You should pay attention to information at these sites concerning copyright information. If you find other information that you would like to contribute to add to any of these lists, please email me at khopkins@sbuniv.edu . This site was last updated Aug. 22, 2008.
This list was prepared for
those in
Other Sources of Sample Problems (linked to above) for information on contests
if you are from other areas of the country.
Name of Contest |
Grades that Can Participate |
For More Information |
Practice Tests There? |
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SBU Math Contest (run by Dr. Hopkins and others at SBU) |
3-8 for 2008 |
no |
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MCTM Contests |
4-6, 7-8, 9-12 |
yes |
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Mathematical Olympiad |
4-6, 7-8 |
yes |
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MathLeague |
4-5, 6,7,8,HS |
yes |
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MathFax |
3-Advanced Math |
no |
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MathWizz |
elementary, middle school, high school divisions |
yes |
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The Math & Logic Contests |
2-6 |
yes |
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Continental Math League |
2-9, Calculus Test |
yes |
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ICTM Math Contest |
3-8, HS |
yes? |
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ABACUS International Math Challenge |
3-4, 5-6, 7-8 |
yes |
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7-9 |
http://www.stlcc.edu/fv/math/ |
yes |
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American Scholastic Association Math Contest |
7-9, 9-12 |
no |
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College of the Ozarks Math League |
7-12 |
yes |
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AMC8 |
6-8 |
An entire database: http://www.unl.edu/amc/mathclub/04,3-q,database-V2.html with problem type and question given and other ways to sort the problems. |
yes |
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MATHCOUNTS® |
6-8 |
yes |
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Dr. Hopkins taught a class at |
6-9 |
http://users.sbuniv.edu/~khopkins/sscape/Sscape04.html |
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American Mathematics Exams: AMC10, AMC12, AIME, and USAMO |
9-12 |
http://www.unl.edu/amc/whatswhat.html An entire database: http://www.unl.edu/amc/mathclub/04,3-q,database-V2.html with problem type and question given and other ways to sort the problems. |
yes |
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The Mandelbrot Competition |
9-12 (some 7-8 participated) |
yes |
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Mu Alpha Theta |
various |
links to many national and regional contests. Many have sample tests. |
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ARML-American Regions Math League |
9-12 |
yes (in fact searching for ARML practice problems reveals many at other locations also) |
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Pummill Math Relays at SMSU |
9-12 |
yes |
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9-12 |
no |
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9-12 |
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Monthly Math Challenge Problems |
5-8 |
yes |
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Online Math Madness |
HS |
yes |
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HS |
yes |
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Online Math League-New for 2005-06 |
3-8 |
yes |
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Rocket City Math League-Mail In Contest (no fee in 04-05) |
7-10? |
yes |
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| Purple Comet (no fee, give during a set time window) | 7-12 | http://purplecomet.org/ | |
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National Assessment & Testing |
9-12 |
excerpts |
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Links to mathematics contests and competitions |
elem-College |
yes |
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Art of Problem Solving links to contests |
elem-HS |
http://artofproblemsolving.com/Resources/AoPS_R_Contests.php |
no-links to contests which might have archives |
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UAB Mail-In Math Contest |
HS |
yes |
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HS |
no |
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Coastal |
HS |
yes |
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iTest-Internet Math Contest |
HS |
practice test |
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Kumon Math Challenge |
1-10 |
sample tests available |
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4-12 |
some tests archived |
Source of Book |
Grade Level |
Ordering Information |
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Math Contests from Math League |
4-6, 7-8, HS |
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Math Olympiad Books |
elem, middle |
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AMC and USAMO Contest Books |
middle, HS |
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The Mandelbrot Competition |
HS |
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Contential Math League |
2-9 |
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National Academic League--more than just math |
5-12 |
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Mental Math book (one of many in existance) Mental math is important where speed is part of the competition |
7-8 |
http://www.bookmasters.com/marktplc/00814.htm
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About Math Contest Preparation |
7-8 |
http://www.mathandchess.com/catalog/item/1240083/723838.htm . There is also information about a contest here. |
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Algebra Through Problem Solving-available on Web |
HS |
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The Art of Problem Solving |
MS-HS |
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Mathematics and Informatics Quarterly |
HS |
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Mathematics Plus: |
HS |
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http://www.mathpropress.com/mathCenter.html
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KöMaL regularly reports on national and international competitions |
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Crux Mathematicorum (some old issues available online) |
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GGGG books-many have reviews |
various |
http://www.gggg.com/best/books/1SWDJ5NA04748.html
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Springer has some problem books in mathematics |
HS and above |
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Birkhauser has some problem books, especially ones written by Titu Andreescu for training the US IMO team. |
HS and above |
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Solving Mathematical Problems |
HS and above |
http://www.oup.com/us/catalog/general/subject/Mathematics/~~/dmlldz11c2EmY2k9OTc4MDE5OTIwNTYwOA== |
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The Mathematical Association of America has quite a few problem books |
HS and above |
https://enterprise.maa.org/ecomtpro/timssnet/common/tnt_frontpage.cfm#Bookstore and search for Problem Solving Books (also a book, First Steps for Math Olympians was on this search page when I last edited this page). Or look at https://enterprise.maa.org/ecomtpro/Timssnet/books/PBS.cfm. |
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Dover Press has quite a few books on solving math problems |
HS and above |
http://store.doverpublications.com/by-subject-science-and-mathematics-mathematics-general-and-popular-mathematics.html |
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HS |
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Various Contest Books from MathPro Press |
HS and above |
http://www.bookmasters.com/marktplc/00725.htm |
Name of Source |
Grade Level |
Location of Problems |
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PIMS Elementary Grades Math Contest |
5-7 |
http://www.math.ubc.ca/~hoek/PIMS/ |
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Problem of the Day |
1-6 |
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Math Forum-Problems of the Week |
all levels |
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5-12 |
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Ole Miss Problem of the Week Archive |
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3,5,8, HS |
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Problems of the Week from |
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Archives from NRich from |
various |
http://www.nrich.maths.org.uk/mathsf/ |
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MathWorld Interactive Challenges |
various |
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MathMagic Challenges |
various |
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Little Math Puzzles |
5-10 |
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Archives of Problems of the month |
various |
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Math Maniac Problem of the week and archive |
various |
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Past Puzzles of the Month |
various |
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Mr. Goodmath Challenges |
various |
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Links to lots of info. Many release state test items. |
various |
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Washington State Math Olympiad and Highline Advanced Math
Program |
5-8 |
http://fac-staff.seattleu.edu/nirmalag/pasttests.html
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Math Competition Problem Writer |
5-12 |
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Math Masters Competition of |
5-6 |
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Samples of Acces Database-various sample tests available there |
various |
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Word Problems for Kids (from |
5-12 |
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Alberta Released Acheievement Tests (watch for copyright statement) |
various |
http://ednet.edc.gov.ab.ca/k_12/testing/ |
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Young St. Louis-Mr. Math Puzzler asks six questions per issue. See past stories to get old copies of this on-line magazine |
4-6? |
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Online Question Sets with answers |
various |
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Revisewise-online info, worksheets and tests for British 10-11 year old exams. |
5-6 |
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NAEP Sample Math Question |
4-12 |
http://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/ITMRLS/ |
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Sample WASL (Washington Assessment) Questions by grade and topic |
various |
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Virginia SOL (Standards of Learning) Old Released Items (scroll down page slightly) |
various |
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Massachusetts Math Framework-directory of sample problems |
various |
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Syvum online activities and problems |
1-6 |
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Mental Math Problems |
1-8 |
http://www.aea11.k12.ia.us/prodev/math/ |
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Mental Math Quizzes |
1-5? |
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Math Bowl Practice Problems |
5-6 |
http://www.bcsd.k12.ca.us/cipd/ |
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Math Bowl Ideas and 75 practice problems |
5 |
http://smartweed.olemiss.edu/nmgk12/curriculum/ |
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Abiator math problems |
5? |
http://www.berghuis.co.nz/abiator/maths/intermathsindex.html |
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Houghton Mifflin Brain Teasers |
3-8 |
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Archives of The Little Math Puzzle Contest (1995-2001) |
5-10 |
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GetSmarter-Compare your skills to others around the world. Practice Quizzes also available. |
3-12 |
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Sample Problems for the Math Awareness Month Competition |
5-12 |
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Various State Math Tests-by grade |
3-12 |
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Sunny Hills Math Club study material-by year-probably some duplication from year to year |
4-5 |
http://www.sunny.issaquah.wednet.edu/Mathclub02/
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MathWorld Interactive-old math challenges |
K-12 |
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Mathematics Contest Centre ( |
4-6 |
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Logic Problems |
K-8 |
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South Africa Contest with sample problems |
4-7 |
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6 |
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Monthly Internet Mathematics Olympiad |
elem |
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Concept-based problem solving |
K-12 |
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Scott Kim Puzzles |
K-12 |
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Crazy 4 Math Contest |
elem |
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Math Pentathalon |
K-7 |
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Math is Cool-Elementary past contests |
4-6 |
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Math is Cool |
4-12 |
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Puzzles-links to various puzzle sites |
4-12 |
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4-6 |
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Resources from AMC to help run a Math Club |
K-12 |
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Math Challenge from the White House |
elem-HS |
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| Math Pentathlon | K-7 | http://www.mathpentath.org/ |
Name of Source |
Grade Level |
Location of Problems |
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PIMS Elementary Grades Math Contest |
5-7 |
http://www.math.ubc.ca/~hoek/PIMS/Elmacon/Elmasam1.html
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Redwood Empire Mathematics Tournament |
7-12 |
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7-8 |
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Math Forum-Problems of the Week |
all levels |
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5-12 |
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WISCONSIN MATHEMATICS, ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE TALENT SEARCH |
MS-HS |
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Various Worksheets |
MS |
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Go Figure Sample Tests |
MS,HS |
http://education.lanl.gov/newEPO/k12/GoFigure/ |
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Ole Miss Problem of the Week Archive |
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MS |
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Canadian Math Competition-Archives |
MS, HS |
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3,5,8, HS |
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Problems of the Week from |
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Archives from NRich from |
various |
http://www.nrich.maths.org.uk/mathsf/ |
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MathWorld Interactive Challenges |
various |
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MathMagic Challenges |
various |
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Little Math Puzzles |
5-10 |
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Archives of Problems of the month |
various |
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Math Maniac Problem of the week and archive |
various |
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Past Puzzles of the Month |
various |
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Mr. Goodmath Challenges |
various |
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Links to lots of info. Many release state test items. |
various |
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5-8 |
http://fac-staff.seattleu.edu/nirmalag/pasttests.html
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5-7 |
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New Brunswick Contest (sample problems near end of page) |
7-9 |
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7-12 |
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Math Competition Problem Writer |
5-12 |
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7-9 |
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Problems translated from Japanese Test |
7-8 |
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Math Masters Competition of |
5-6 |
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Samples of Acces Database-various sample tests available there |
various |
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Mathschallenge.net archive |
7-9 |
http://www.mathschallenge.net/index.php?section=jmc&ref=archives
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7-12 |
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1000 Problems to Enjoy |
7-9 |
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Calgary Jr. High Contest Archive |
7-8 |
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Word Problems for Kids (from |
5-12 |
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UK Math Trust Competitions-last year's problems there |
7-12 |
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Alberta Released Acheievement Tests (watch for copyright statement) |
various |
http://ednet.edc.gov.ab.ca/k_12/testing/ |
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7-8 |
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Problem Bank from the |
7-10 |
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Archives from |
7-8 |
http://www.trnty.edu/faculty/robbert/SRobbertWebFolder/ |
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On line problem sets with answers |
various |
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Online info, worksheets and tests for British 11-14 year old exams. |
7-8 |