2025 Gauss Contests Results

This set of vocabulary flashcards covers key statistics, goals, and organizational facts regarding the 2025 Gauss Contests (Grades 7 and 8).

CEMC

The Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing, the organization at the University of Waterloo that creates and administers the Gauss Contests.

Gauss Contests

The first two in a series of mathematics contests created and administered by the CEMC, specifically for students in Grades 7 and 8.

2025 Grade 7 Average Mark

$$88.3$$

2025 Grade 8 Average Mark

$$89.2$$

Primary goals of the Gauss Contests

To provide a fun and challenging activity, and to give teachers an opportunity to work with students on a mathematical activity outside the normal classroom.

Total Enrollment (2025)

$76,524$ students registered across Canadian provinces and international locations.

International Enrollment (2025)

$9,083$ students.

Ontario (ON) Enrollment (2025)

$41,313$ students.

Grade 7 Statistics (2025)

Represented by $1,627$ schools and $23,535$ students.

Grade 8 Statistics (2025)

Represented by $1,239$ schools and $19,941$ students.

Perfect Score

A mark of $150$ on either the Grade 7 or Grade 8 Gauss Contest.

Grade 7 Score Distribution (Top Tier)

Approximately $2.58\%$ of students scored between $136\text{ and }150$ points.

Grade 8 Score Distribution (Top Tier)

Approximately $2.18\%$ of students scored between $136\text{ and }150$ points.