China Girls' Mathematical Olympiad Explained

S:中国女子数学奥林匹克
T:中國女子數學奧林匹克
P:Zhōngguó Nǚzǐ Shùxué Àolínpīkè

The China Girls' Mathematical Olympiad (CGMO) is a math competition with a proof-based format similar to the International Mathematical Olympiad. The competition is organized by the Chinese Mathematical Society. Owing to the fact that girls are outnumbered by boys in mathematical competitions, this competition was created specifically for girls. The aim of the CGMO is to encourage more girls to study mathematics and to foster friendship. It was originally organized in 2002 for teams of girls representing different regions within China. The Chinese organizers decided to invite other nations to send teams of girls from their countries. The Philippines has participated since the first edition.[1] Russia has participated at least since 2004. The United States participated in 2007–2012. Singapore has also participated.

The CGMO is held in mid-August and is hosted by a high school every year. Apart from the mathematical competition, girls also have a chance to learn aerobics and perform on stage.

The CGMO has inspired the creation of the European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad.[2]

Format

Each team consists of four high school female students. The competition is held on two consecutive mornings from 8:00 to 12:00. The contestants solve 4 problems on each day and each problem is worth 15 points.[3]

Awards

There are gold, silver and bronze prizes for individual contestants and a best team award.

Around 15 highest scoring girls are qualified to participate in the Chinese Mathematical Olympiad.

Summary

YearCityCo-organizer
1 2002Zhuhai, Guangdong ProvinceZhuhai Hope Star Experimental School
2 2003Wuhan, Hubei ProvinceWugang No.3 High School
3 2004Nanchang, Jiangxi ProvinceNanchang No.2 High School
4 2005Changchun, Jilin ProvinceHigh School Attached to Northeast Normal University
5 2006Ürümqi, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous RegionXinjiang Bingtuan No.2 Middle School
6 2007Wuhan, Hubei ProvinceNo.1 Middle School Affiliated to Central China Normal University
7 2008Zhongshan, Guangdong ProvinceSun Yat-sen Memorial Secondary School
8 2009Xiamen, Fujian ProvinceXiamen Shuangshi High School
9 2010Shijiazhuang, Hebei ProvinceShijiangzhuang No.2 High School
10 2011Shenzhen, Guangdong ProvinceNo.Three Senior High School of Shenzhen
11 2012Guangzhou, Guangdong ProvinceGuangdong Experimental High School
12 2013Ningbo, Zhejiang ProvinceZhenhai Middle School
13 2014Zhongshan, Guangdong ProvinceAffiliated Zhongshan Middle School of South China Normal University
14 2015Shenzhen, Guangdong ProvinceShenzhen Senior High School
15 2016Beijing MunicipalityBeijing No.4 High School
16 2017Chongqing MunicipalityChongqing No.8 Secondary School
17 2018Chengdu, Sichuan ProvinceSichuan Chengdu Shude High School
18 2019Wuhan, Hubei ProvinceWuhan Foreign Languages School
19 2020Yingtan, Jiangxi ProvinceYingtan Jiangxi No.1 Middle School
20 2021Changchun, Jilin Province (virtual)High School Attached to Northeast Normal University
21 2022Tianjin Municipality (virtual)Tianjin Nankai High School
22 2023Xiamen, Fujian ProvinceExperimental Middle School Subsidiary of Xiamen University
23 2024Chongqing MunicipalityHigh School Affiliated to Southwest University

Owing to the COVID-19 epidemic, the 2021 and 2022 editions were held virtually.[4] [5] [6]

Further reading

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Notes and References

  1. 首届女子数学奥林匹克(CGMO)试题. 中学生数学. 2002. 21. zh.
  2. Web site: European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad 2012: Information. European Girls’ Mathematical Olympiad 2012. 28 October 2024.
  3. Web site: 中国女子数学奥林匹克. Chinese Mathematical Society. zh. March 15, 2017. September 12, 2024.
  4. Web site: 2021年第20届中国女子数学奥林匹克竞赛通知. 自主选拔在线 . 2021-08-12. 2024-11-20. zh.
  5. Web site: 2022年第21届中国女子数学奥林匹克第一轮通知. 北京高考在线. 2022-06-28 . 2024-11-20. zh.
  6. Web site: 2022年第21届中国女子数学奥林匹克全部试题及第2轮通知(部分). 搜狐. 2022-08-14 . 2024-11-20. zh.