Continental Mathematics League (CML) is an organization that hosts math competitions for all grade levels at locations all around the country. This year, MEK has joined the League and will be one of the hosts for their 4th-8th grade math competition. We want to offer students an opportunity to learn, compete, and have fun with math!

This contest is open and free to all 4th-8th graders who wish to compete. Students may sign up to compete in their grade level, or they can choose to compete in a higher grade level. 4th and 5th graders will compete in the Euclidean Division, and 6th, 7th, and 8th graders will compete in the Pythagorean Division. There is only one difference between the two divisions: the Pythagorean Division is more challenging and requires above grade level reading comprehension and analytical skills. Only one division is available per grade level.

The competition is a series of five 30 minute individual mathematical tests. Upon completion, a student’s test is graded by MEK Review using the answer key provided by CML. First place from each grade and division will receive a medal, and 2nd through 3rd place will receive award certificates. The 6 top scores are then submitted to CML’s official website as MEK’s team score, so students can compete against other nationwide students for team and individual awards.

MEK’s team ranking will be published on CML’s official website after the contest. National and Regional awards will also be distributed by CML to individuals or teams according to score rankings.

CML has five meets for the 2020-2021 competition year: 11/4/21, 12/9/21, 1/6/22, 2/3/22, and 3/10/22. These meets will take place at our Closter Campus. Students may sign up for any or all of the competitions! It is up to them! However, as students will most likely improve with each competition, MEK strongly recommends that interested students sign up for all five meets.

Registration is currently open for the last two meets. Again, students can sign up for one or multiple contest dates.

Click here to read more about our Closter on-site testing location!

2021-2022 Competition

To register, please complete the entry form below.

What’s Next:

If you wish to know more about Continental Mathematics League, click here to view their website.

If you want to enhance your problem-solving skills and your efficiency in math, MEK offers two options that can help you be competition ready.

MEK Math Learning Circles: Euclidean Division

For students who wish to improve and hone their math and test-taking skills, MEK Math Learning Circles program is the right choice. MEK Learning Circles is designed to give students both one-on-one attention and independent, timed practice in a small group setting. This combination of personal, customized instruction and focused skill exercises is perfect for preparing students for math competitions! Click here to read more!

MEK Math Team: Pythagorean Division

For students who are advanced and highly interested in math, MEK’s elite math team is a perfect fit! Mr. Ahn’s Perfect Circle (MAPC) is the name of our competition math team for 4th – 8th graders. MAPC is led by MEK’s founder, Gunn Ahn, a math educator for over 30 years. Our math team is designed to help young math lovers deeply understand mathematical concepts, learn faster ways to solve problems, and build skills for math competitions. Click here to read how you can join!