MidMCM American junior high school students' digital modeling academic activities

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MidMCM Academic Activities Overview

MidMCM (Middle School Mathematical Modeling Challenge) is an international academic event launched in 2021 by the Consortium for Mathematics and Its Applications (COMAP). It is designed for middle school students in grades 7-9 and under 14 and a half years old and is an extension of the HiMCM high school mathematical modeling competition.

The activity requires teams of 2-4 students from the same school, each with a mentor. Within 14 days, they will solve a real-world problem using mathematical modeling and programming tools, focusing on a specific "C" problem, and submit an English paper of no more than 25 pages. A new AI usage report requirement will be added in 2025. Awards range from a Grand Prize to a Participation Prize, with the Grand Prize awarded to only 11 out of 30 students globally. The competition is supported by authoritative institutions such as the US National Science Foundation, and its experience and awards are recognized by top international universities, effectively cultivating students' interdisciplinary collaboration and problem-solving abilities.

Competition value

The MidMCM competition is highly prestigious and an excellent choice for middle school students to enhance their academic background. It is hosted by the authoritative Consortium for Mathematics and Its Applications (COMAP) and supported by organizations such as the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Mathematical Association of America (MAA), ensuring its academic rigor.
As an international competition, its awards are recognized by top universities such as Harvard and MIT, serving as a significant endorsement for STEM applications. The awards are exceptionally rare, with the Grand Prize accounting for only 11 out of 300,000 globally and nominations around 71 out of 300, making it highly competitive. The competition requires teams to complete modeling, programming, and paper writing, comprehensively developing core research skills, and the experience fully demonstrates students' academic potential and collaborative abilities.

Competition Instructions

Examination content

MidMCM (American Middle School Mathematical Modeling) Academic Activities:

Mathematical foundations: Algebra, functions;
Geometry: Fundamentals of plane geometry and solid geometry;
Number theory: divisibility and remainders, factors and multiples;
Mathematical modeling section: problem analysis and model assumptions, model building, model solving and verification;
Data processing and analysis section: data collection and organization, data statistical description, and data chart display.

Competition Awards

National Outstanding Award
The number of winning teams shall not exceed 1% of the total number of teams.
Finalist Award
The number of winning teams shall not exceed 7% of the total number of teams.
First Prize (Meritorious)
The number of winning teams shall not exceed 26% of the total number of teams.
Second Prize (Honorable Mentioned)
The number of winning teams shall not exceed 34% of the total number of teams.
Participation Award (Successful Participation)
Teams that successfully completed the modeling paper