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MATHEMATICS
Join the 2026 Challenge

Singapore Short-form Content
Math Contest

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$1,000
Grand Prize

Turn complex proofs into viral reels. Prove your genius and win prizes!

Sponsored by Jane Street
In collaboration with
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Reward Pool

Tiered Awards

We celebrate mathematical clarity and creative excellence with a total prize pool exceeding $2,000.

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Grand Champion

$1,000
Grand Champion Certificate
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Second Place

$500

Second Place Certificate with Special Recognition

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Third Place

$200

Third Place Certificate with Special Recognition

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Honorable Mentions

$50

Certificates for 4th-10th place finishers

Participation Awards

Certificates will be given to every participant

Special Awards

Special Award

Best Creativity

$50

Certificate for participant with the most creative video

Special Award

Audience Favourite

$50

Certificate for participant with the most engaged video

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Fair for all ages. To encourage and uplift younger participants, submissions will be moderated across age groups to ensure a fair and supportive competitive environment.

Our Timeline

Mark your calendars. The competition follows a strict academic cycle.

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Submissions Open

MAR 23 – 17 APR

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Judging Panel Review

APR 17 - APR 19

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Online voting

APR 19 – APR 26

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Results Announcement

MAY 2

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How to Enter.

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Create Your Reel

Record a vertical video (120 seconds) explaining a math concept.

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Submit Your Video

Submit your video to us via the 'Register Now' button above before the deadline.

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Post on 19th April

Post your video on Instagram on 19th April 2026 as a collaboration post with @sigmaacademy.sg and tag @sigmaacademy.sg.
Remember to add #SSMC2026 and #SigmaAcademy

Submission Rules

Video Format

Every entry must meet the following requirements. Beyond that, the creative direction is entirely up to you.

Required

Your video must…

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Original work created by the participant(s) — you must appear on camera with your face visible.

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No longer than 2 minutes.

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Clearly explains one mathematical concept.

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Fits short-form content format (Instagram Reels, TikTok, or YouTube Shorts).

Any style works

Creative formats

Here are some ideas to spark your creativity.

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Need Inspiration?

Ideas

Not sure what to make your video about? We've put together a list of suggested topics to help you get started — pick one that excites you and make it your own.

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Browse Our Suggested Topics

We've compiled a Google Drive folder full of math topic ideas across different difficulty levels. These are only suggestions — feel free to go with your own idea too!

Judging Criteria

Precision meets imagination. Here is how we score.

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80%

Expert panel evaluation across three weighted criteria.

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Public
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Community engagement during the voting period.

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Conceptual Understanding

  • Depth of understanding
  • Logical reasoning
  • Ability to connect ideas
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30%

Clarity of Explanation

  • Easy to follow
  • Clear transitions
  • Minimal confusion
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30%

Creativity & Presentation

  • Visual quality
  • Engagement
  • Editing and storytelling
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Public Engagement

Your video is posted during the voting period.

Higher engagement = higher ranking. Moderation is applied to ensure fair scoring.

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Who Can Enter

Students studying in Singapore

Open to all levels

Primary SchoolSecondary SchoolTertiaryUndergraduate

University-level entries will be subject to additional moderation.

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Participation Format

Solo or team — your choice

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Individual

Go it alone and show off your personal style.

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Team (up to 3 students)

Collaborate and combine your strengths.

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Read the full Terms & Conditions before entering.

All participants are required to review the complete rules and eligibility requirements prior to submitting an entry.