Dragon Curve Cup
A math competition for students in grades 5-8
What is Dragon Curve Cup?
Dragon Curve Cup is a math competition for students in grades 5-8. Organized by the non-profit Dragon Curve Tutoring, this four-round, day-long event introduces participants to interesting math concepts and fosters a strong community of math enthusiasts. The competition is designed to challenge students, encouraging them to think creatively and develop their problem-solving skills. Through engaging and thought-provoking problems, the Dragon Curve Cup aims to ignite a passion for mathematics and inspire the next generation of young mathematicians.
Format and Rules
Speed Round
- Individual round
- 15 questions
- 20 minutes
- No calculators
Time Round
- Individual round
- 10 questions
- 30 minutes
- Calculators allowed
- Score = 2 * (Time Round) + (Speed Round)
Team Round
- Collaborative round
- 10 questions
- 20 minutes
- Teams up to 4 people
- No calculators
Puzzle Round
- Fun round
- 5 rounds of 3 questions
- 60 minutes total
- Live grading
- Does not count towards sweepstakes