Overview
The Noetic Learning Math Contest (NLMC) is a semiannual problem-solving competition
for elementary and middle school students. The contest is designed to develop students’ problem-solving skills and
promote their interest in mathematics. Students are asked to solve 20 problems independently within 45 minutes (50 minutes for the online version).
How to participate
• School teachers and administrators: You are
welcome to register your students at any time during our
registration period.
- New User: Register yourself as a Team Leader on
the registration page, make sure to select the registration type School Team.
- Returning user? Log in here to register for this year's contests!
• Parents and guardians: Is your student interested in participating?
Click here to learn how your student can join the contest!
Registration Dates and Fees
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NLMC Fall |
NLMC Spring |
Contest Dates |
Nov 13 - Nov 26, 2025
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Apr 2 - Apr 16, 2026
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Registration Deadline |
Oct 23, 2025 |
Mar 12, 2026 |
Late Registration
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Oct 24 - Nov 6, 2025
(+$25.00 late fee)
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Mar 13 - Mar 26, 2026
(+$25.00 late fee)
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Registration Fee |
$99.0 per team* |
$99.0 per team* |
Non-U.S. Registration
Fee |
$129.0 per team* |
$129.0 per team* |
Registration Fee Includes |
• 3 fall practice tests
• Printable certificates
• Awards and award shipping
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• 3 spring practice tests
• Printable certificates
• Awards and award shipping
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* A team consists of 30 or fewer students from the same grade and the same school.
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Click
here
to register!
Awards and Recognitions
Student Award |
Qualification |
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Team Winner Medals |
The highest scorer of
each team |
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National Honor Roll Medals |
The top 10% of all
participants in each grade |
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National Honorable Mention Ribbons
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The top 50% of all
participants in each grade |
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Digital
Award Certificates |
All award recipients |
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Digital Mathlete Certificates |
All contest
participants |
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Public (Web)
recognition |
All National Honor Roll and Honorable
Mention recipients. |
click here to view
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Team Award |
Qualification |
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Team Achievement Plaques* |
The top 10% of teams in each grade |
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* After-school institution teams
are excluded for this award.
* The team score is calculated using the
sum of the top six scores of a team. |
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New Team Leader Registration
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Returning Team Leader Log In
Need more information? Please visit
FAQ or Contest Procedures or email us at
info@noetic-learning.com
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