Canadian Senior Mathematics Contest preparation workshops

Enjoy problem-solving? Want to challenge yourself this Fall? Join the Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing Professors in a series of online workshops to help you prepare for the Canadian Senior Math Contest (CSMC). We will have fun solving problems together and discussing possible solutions. Students who spend their time working on these questions and join us at each session will benefit in a variety of ways. These sessions are aimed at students of Grades 11-12 from all over the world who are interested in participating in the Canadian Senior Math Contest in November 2026.

CSMC Workshop Dates

All times are listed in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)* 

Session

Mornings

Evenings

Session 1

Easier/Medium A problems

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
8:30 to 10:00 AM 7:00 to 8:30 PM

Session 2

Easier/Medium B problems

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

8:30 to 10:00 AM

7:00 to 8:30 PM

Session 3

Harder A and B problems

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

8:30 to 10:00 AM

7:00 to 8:30 PM

*Find session time in your city using the timezone converter tool.

Enjoy problem-solving? Want to challenge yourself this Fall? Join the Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing Professors in a series of online workshops to help you prepare for the CSMC. We will have fun solving problems together and discussing possible solutions. Students who spend their time working on these questions and join us at each session will benefit in a variety of ways. These sessions are aimed at students of Grades 11-12 from all over the world who are interested in participating in the Canadian Senior Math Contest in November 2025.

CSMC Workshop Dates

Session Details

Morning Sessions

Evening Sessions

Session 1

CSMC Part A: Medium difficulty problems

Thursday, October 23, 2025
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM EDT*

Thursday, October 23, 2025
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT*

Session 2

CSMC Part B: Easier and medium difficulty problems

Thursday, October 30, 2025
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM EDT*

Thursday, October 30, 2025
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT*

Session 3

CSMC Part A and B: Harder problems

Thursday, November 6, 2025
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM EST*

Thursday, November 6, 2025
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST*

*Find session time in your city using the timezone converter tool.

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