Overview
The Singapore Mathematical Olympiad (SMO) is organised by the Singapore Mathematical Society. It began in 1956 as an inter-school mathematics competition and took its current name in 1995. The society's own pages could not be reached during research, so these details come from a secondary description (Wikipedia) and should be confirmed with the society.
Who can apply
The SMO has three sections:
| Section | Level |
|---|---|
| Junior | Lower secondary (Secondary 1 and 2 curriculum) |
| Senior | Upper secondary (GCE O-Level curriculum) |
| Open | Pre-university (GCE A-Level curriculum) |
Exam pattern
Each section has two rounds.
| Round | Usual timing | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Late May or early June | Written round |
| Round 2 | Late June or early July | Invitational round |
Only the top 10 percent of students from Round 1 are eligible for Round 2. Calculators are not allowed.
After the exam
The top 30 scorers in each section receive prizes such as cash awards, certificates and trophies. Schools also compete for awards in two categories based on sectional performance, and one trophy goes to the school with the highest combined score across all sections.
Can anyone sit Round 2?
No. Only the top 10 percent from Round 1 are eligible.