Theme: "Global Peak Challenge"
What is Global Peak Challenge?
The Global Peak Challenge is the final competition of the International Hope Cup Mathematics Invitational, which is a team-based event. The most outstanding students from around the world join forces to compete. We aim not only to recognize students' efforts in mathematics, but also to encourage teamwork and collaboration among them.
Who is organizing this event?
Asia International Mathematical Research Society
Who Can Join:
Students who won Gold , Silver, Bronze Medals in their country's qualifying rounds.
(open for grade 3 above)
Rules
Grouping
Teams are formed according to grade or age, with six members per team. Younger students may participate in higher-level competitions, but older students may not participate in lower-level competitions. The following are the grouping requirements.
IHC4 (grades 3-4 or U10)
IHC6 (grades 5-6 or U12)
IHC8 (grades 7-8 or U14)
IHCA (grades 9-12 or U18)
Competition rules:
The Global Peak Challenge consists of three rounds: Individual Thinking, Team Speed, Team Thinking.
Individual Thinking Round
10 questions, 10 points each, a total of 100 points.
Time limit: 30 minutes.
Discussion is not allowed. Each contestant answers the questions independantly and submits an answer sheet.
Team Speed Rounds
12 questions, divided into two rounds, 6 questions per round, 10 points each, a total of 120 points.
Time limit: 10 minutes per round, 20 minutes in total for 2 rounds.
Discussion is allowed. Each team answers the questions together and submits one answer sheet.
Team Thinking Round
10 questions, 10 points each, a total of 100 points.
Time limit: 45 minutes.
Discussion is allowed. Each team answers the questions together and submits one answer sheet.
When & Where: 2025 August 5 to August 7 (3 days) at Hong Kong
Registration Fee:
* The price does not include airfare (or "flight tickets").
Why Join: Experience mathematics in a fun, international environment while competing for recognition and making friends from around the world!
Important Note:
All fees paid are non-transferable and non-refundable once confirmed. In the event that any participant is unable to attend the event for any reason, the full amount paid will be forfeited and may not be refunded, deferred, or applied to any other purpose.
Deadline: 30 - 6 - 2025