Continental Math League (CML)
Building Mathematical Curiosity, One Problem at a Time

★ The largest inter-school math league in the United States

★ Over 70,000 participants annually across 500+ schools

★ 8 levels of papers tailored for Grades 1–9

★ Real-time GUTS round rankings and school-based awards

★ A 40-year legacy of nurturing young mathematical thinkers

Introduction

The Continental Math League (CML) is one of the most established and respected mathematics competitions in the United States, founded in 1980 by veteran math educators Joseph Quartaro and Henry Hull. Over the past four decades, CML has inspired hundreds of thousands of students to explore the beauty and logic of mathematics beyond the classroom.

Unlike traditional competitions that focus solely on high-stakes selection, CML was designed to enrich classroom learning—encouraging problem-solving, collaboration, and critical reasoning. Today, CML connects more than 70,000 students from over 500 elementary and middle schools across the U.S. and internationally, including participants from Asia, Europe, and beyond.

Its mission is simple yet powerful: to make mathematics exciting, accessible, and rewarding for every student.

The Continental Math League Committee (Source: Official website: www.cmleague.com)

Structure

CML offers 8 sets of examinations tailored for Grades 1–9 (Years 2–10), each designed to match students’ learning levels while challenging them to think creatively and logically.

Format

• Grades 1–3: 3 sets of tests, 18 questions in total
• Grades 4–9: 5 sets of tests, 30 questions in total
• Question Types: Multiple-choice and gap-filling
• Duration:
  • Grades 1–3: 90 minutes
  • Grades 4–9: 150 minutes
• Mode: Online

The competition also features a GUTS round, where students experience real-time ranking updates—adding excitement and teamwork to the competition experience.

Awards

Global Awards

• School Awards: Top 6 individual scores from each school are combined for overall ranking.

Asian Awards (Each grade/year awarded separately)

• Perfect Score Medal – for full marks achievers
• Top 10 in Asia – awarded to the highest scorers (time used as a tiebreaker)
• Gold Award: Top 15%
• Silver Award: Top 30%
• Bronze Award: Top 45%
• Honorable Mention: Top 70%

Cottage Lane Elementary School fifth graders received their certificates (Source: Cottage Lane Elementary School)

Skill Development

Through CML, participants build key skills that go far beyond mathematics:

• Analytical Thinking – approaching problems from multiple angles
• Logical Reasoning – identifying patterns and making connections
• Resilience – developing perseverance and confidence through challenging tasks
• Collaboration – strengthening communication and teamwork
• Time Management – balancing accuracy with speed under exam conditions

Registration Details

Exam Date: November 23, 2025 (Sunday)

Eligibility: Grades 1–9 / Years 2–10

Language: English

Registration Deadline: November 9, 2025

The school sends the list of participating candidates to email enquiry@sooncheng.com – Subject: CML 2025

Upon receiving confirmation from the organizing committee, the school sends a copy of the payment receipt for the exam fee to the bank as instructed.

For independent candidates, please contact SOON CHENG for registration guidance.

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