Math Contests (Grade 1-8)
Course Introduction
Q-learning’s Math Thinking & Competition Program is specially designed for North American students, fully aligned with mainstream North American and international mathematics competition systems. It covers prestigious contests such as the Waterloo Series (Gauss, Pascal, CNML), AMC (American Mathematics Competitions), Math Kangaroo, Math League, and more.
Building onthe foundation of Ontario’s core mathematics curriculum, the program systematically enhances students’ logical reasoning, spatial imagination, number theory, combinatorics, and other advanced skills, ensuring they remain highly competitive on the international competition stage.
Suitable for Grades:G1–G8
Course Level System
- Enlightenment Stage（G1–G2)
- Inspire interest in mathematics, build number sense and basic calculation skills
- Initial exposure to logical reasoning, shapes, and pattern recognition
- Focus on fun problem types and puzzle-based activities to develop mathematical confidence
- Foundation Stage（G3–G4)
- Strengthen core operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals
- Systematic introduction to entry-level North American competition problems (e.g., Math Kangaroo Junior)
- Cultivate reading comprehension for word problems and multi-solution thinking
- Advancement Stage（G5–G6)
- Introduce intermediate and advanced topics such as combinatorics, probability, number theory, and geometry
- Intensive training for competitions like CNML, Math League, and Gauss
- Emphasize idea expansion and time management to improve problem-solving speed
- Sprint Stage（G7–G8)
- In-depth mastery of advanced competition problems such as Waterloo Pascal and AMC 8
- Cross-disciplinary integrated problem training (algebra + geometry + number theory)
- Mock contests and past-paper review to ensure stable performance in real competitions
Course Features
- Dual-Track Approach: Aligned with the Ontario curriculum, supporting both school performance and competition excellence
- Inquiry-Based Learning: Guiding students to think independently through heuristic questioning
- Tiered Instruction: Placement by ability level to ensure every student faces the right level of challenge
- Competition Problem Training: Practice with past contest papers and innovative problem types to strengthen overall problem-solving skills
Class time
In-person Class
Location: Mississauga Campus
| Grade 1/2 | Sun 15:35 – 17:05 |
| Grade 3 | Sat 10:25 – 11:55 |
| Sun 14:00 – 15:30 | |
| Grade 4 | Sun 8:50 – 10:20 |
| Grade 5 | Thur 16:30 – 18:00 |
| Grade 6 | Thur 18:05 – 19:35 |
| Sat 14:00 – 15:30 | |
| Grade 7 | Sat 15:35 – 17:05 |
| Sun 10:25 – 11:55 | |
| Grade 7/8 | Thur 19:40 – 21:10 |
| Grade 8 | Sat 12:00 – 13:30 |
Online Class
Location: Zoom
| Grade 3 | Thur 16:00 – 17:30 |
| Grade 4 | Thur 17:35 – 19:05 |
| Grade 5 | Thur 19:10 – 20:40 |
| Sat 8:50 – 10:20 | |
| Grade 6 | Tue 16:00 – 17:30 |
| Sat 10:25 – 11:55 | |
| Grade 7 | Tue 17:35 – 19:05 |
| Sat 12:00 – 13:30 | |
| Sun 14:00 – 15:30 | |
| Grade 8 | Tue 19:10 – 20:40 |
| Sun 15:35 – 17:05 |
Learning Outcomes
- Awards & Achievements: Strong performance in contests such as the Waterloo series, AMC, CNML, Math Kangaroo, and more
- Cognitive Growth: Development of abstract thinking, modeling skills, and rigorous logical reasoning
- Academic Advancement: Competitive edge for IB and AP high school programs, as well as applications to top North American universities