The China Girls' Mathematical Olympiad (CGMO) is a
math competition with a
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-based format similar to the
International Mathematical Olympiad
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. The competition is organized by the
Chinese Mathematical Society. As 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
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. The Chinese organizers decided to invite other nations to send teams of girls from their countries. The
Philippines
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has participated since the first edition.
Russia
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has participated at least since 2004. The
United States
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participated in 2007–2012.
Singapore
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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.
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.
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
Owing to the
COVID-19 epidemic
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, the 2021 and 2022 editions were held virtually.
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Further reading
"At the China Girls Math Olympiad" in ''FOCUS,'' November 2007 pages 10–11
References
External links
Mathematical Sciences Research Institute: US Team travelogue for 2010 China Girls Math OlympiadMathematical Sciences Research Institute: US Team travelogue for 2009 China Girls Math OlympiadMathematical Sciences Research Institute: US Team travelogue for 2008 China Girls Math Olympiad*
ttps://web.archive.org/web/20071029152641/http://www.msri.org/specials/gmo Mathematical Sciences Research Institute: US Team travelogue for 2007 China Girls Math OlympiadThe St. Petersburg Times: City Girl Gets Gold in World Math OlympiadVoice of America: First US Team to Compete in the China Girls Math Olympiad
Mathematics competitions
Recurring events established in 2002
2002 establishments in China
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