2026 Durham Mathletics Competition

PEO Lake Ontario Chapter & OACETT Durham Chapter in partnership with Ontario Tech Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, present the 2026 Durham Mathletics Competition!

Test your math skills and win prizes.

What is the Mathletics competition?

Mathletics is a competition designed to foster a passion for applying mathematics to solve day-to-day scientific and engineering problems. Different facets of mathematics will be introduced and tested.

This is a bring-your-own-device (BYOD) competition. Participants should use a tablet or smartphone to answer a series of multiple-choice questions. Questions will be projected on a screen, and the participants will respond using THEIR OWN DEVICE.

Why participate in the competition?

• Apply your math skills to solve generic and engineering problems
• Meet and greet with engineers and ask them questions about their work
• Have fun and win great prizes

Who can participate in the competition?

This event is for individuals only and open to all Durham Region students in grades 7 and 8.

How can I register?

Registration must be done online ONLY. Registration is not allowed at the event. Please bring the online confirmation ticket to the competition.

• Registration will be on a first-come-first-served basis.
• Registration is limited to the first 80 students.
• There is no limit on the number of students from each school.

What are the prizes?

1st Prize: $200

2nd Prize: $150

3rd Prize: $100

Location, Date and Time:

The event will be held at Ontario Tech North Campus at 2000 Simcoe St N, Oshawa. The event room SCI 1350 in the Science Building, south of the central lawn.

The event will be on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Registration starts at 9:30 am. The main competition will be from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.

What should I bring on the day of the competition?

• A printout of the online registration ticket
• Android or iPad Tablet or Smartphone
• Calculator
• Pencil
• Scrap paper to do the calculation
• Please wear corrective lenses (if required).

There are limited extra tablets for those who do not have access to a tablet. The organizer team will allow the use of a laptop instead of a tablet. If any participant is interested, they can bring their laptop and must inform the organizer team on the day of the competition.

Eligibility, Testing Standard and Prizes

• Questions are based upon the Ontario Curriculum, Grades 1-8 Mathematics.
• First, second, and third will be awarded.

Competition format:

• The competition will have two rounds with a break in between:
• Round 1 - Introductory Round - Warm-up questions
• Round 2 - Challenge Round - Challenging questions
• All participants are required to participate in both rounds.
• Each participant should have a tablet or smartphone.
• Students can bring a calculator, scratch pad, and pencil.
• Any telecommunication during the competition is NOT permitted.
• Latecomers will not be allowed to join.
• A pizza lunch will be served at the end of the competition.

Scoring

• Marks from Round 1 and Round 2 will be added together for the overall score.
• Marks will not be deducted for wrong answers or unanswered questions.

General Rules:

• This competition will be conducted in English only.
• Teachers, parents, guardians, and guests are welcome to attend the event and cheer on the participants.
• The competition will be held in an auditorium, where guests can witness the whole event and see the participants in action.
• Food and drinks are not permitted inside the auditorium.
• A participant without proper online registration confirmation before the event will not be permitted to participate in the competition.

Chapter Contact: Fereydoon Diba P.Eng. at [email protected]