This contest is organized by PIMS under the guidance of Dr. Cary Chien, formerly of David Thompson Secondary School, Joshua Keshet, who also runs Math Challenges, Klaus Hoechsmann, the PIMS Education Facilitator, as well as volunteers from UBC, SFU and the Lower Mainland. ELMACON gives students from grades 5 to 7 a chance to experience mathematics as an exciting sport.
The contest is modeled after the successful MathCounts competitions, with some important differences, since it is aimed at younger students.
Note: no calculators are allowed and there is a nominal registration fee
Please be sure to read the disclaimer, posted here.
To download and print the poster for ELMACON, please click here.
We need a lot of volunteers to run ELMACON. If you are interested in helping please fill out the online form.
Please note that ELMACON 2009 will not be held in the Buchanan building as previous years, due to construction. This year's Elmacon will be held in the Hennings building on the UBC Campus. Click here to see a map!
Youth-sized ELMACON 2009 T-Shirts will be for sale at the competition for $25.00. All proceeds will go towards supporting upcoming ELMACON competitions! Click the thumbnail below for a large-sized version of the t-shirts:
