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The South East Asia Mathematics Team Olympiad (SEAMTO) is an international math competition for students from Grade 3 to Senior Secondary levels. It promotes mathematical excellence, teamwork, and global collaboration while also highlighting Southeast Asian tourism. The contest has two stages: an online National Round and a face-to-face International Round. SEAMTO combines individual skill and teamwork, encouraging problem-solving, communication, and strategic thinking among young mathematicians worldwide.
Contents of Each Competition Level in SEAMTO
I. MIDDLE AND UPPER PRIMARY LEVELS (GRADES 3 TO 6)
History of Mathematics
Contributions of mathematicians, historical mathematical concepts, and their applications.
Combinatorics
Pigeonhole Principle, Counting Principle, Arrangement, Stairs Problem (Fibonacci series), Permutation, Combination, and Probability.
Logical Analysis
Comparison and Replacement, Excess-Shortage Calculations, Assumptions (Cars & Bicycles, Chicken & Rabbit), Recursive Patterns, Page Number Problems, Maximum/Minimum Concept, Approximations, Variable Relationships,
Truth Analysis, Data Handling, Work Problem, Venn Diagram, Tessellations; and Shortest Path Analysis and Data Handling.
Geometry
Perimeter, Area, Surface Area, Volume, Geometric Figures (Counting Figures and Symmetry), Measurements of Time, Money, Temperature, Pythagorean Theorem (Pythagorean Triples), Congruence, Money Problem, Motion Problem, and Clock Problem
Arithmetic and Number Theory
Number & Number Sense, Fundamental Operations, Cryptarithm/Alphametics,
Least/Greatest Number, Ordinals, Fractions, Decimals, Percent, Ratio and Proportion, Order of Operations, Remainder Theorem, Number Patterns, Other Operations, Prime Factorization, Divisibility, Greatest Common Factor, Least Common Multiple, Euclidean Algorithm, Modular Arithmetic, Indices, and Bases other than 10.
II. SECONDARY LEVELS
Combinatorics
Identities; Pascal’s Identity;Binomial Theorem; Countingand Probability (Constructive Counting, 1-1
Correspondence, Pigeonhole Principle); Fibonacci Numbers, Recursion; Permutation; Combination; Expectation; and
Conditional Probability
Number Theory
Number & Number Sense; Real Numbers; Infinite Complex Fractions; Divisibility; Ratio,Proportion and
Variations; Indices and Radicals; Bases other than 10; Modular Arithmetic, Diophantine Equation and Euclidean Algorithm;
Fermat’s Theorem; Sums of Divisors; The Φ Function; Wilson’s Theorem; The Pell Equation; and General Methods.
Algebra
Indices and Radicals; Factorization and Manipulations; Polynomials; Functions (Transformation and Inversion); Linear & Quadratic Functions; Systems of Linear & Quadratic Equations; Absolute Value Inequalities; TrivialInequality; Linear & Quadratic Inequalities; Binomial Theorem; Remainder Theorem; Rational Expressions; Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Logical Analysis
Mathematical Induction; InfiniteSeries; Progressions (Sequences & Series); Summation; Set Theory; Model
Theory; and Recursion Theory and Data Handling.
Geometry
Plane Figures (Perimeters, Areas); Analytic Geometry (Coordinates, Distance, Slopes, Circles & Conics); Three
Dimensional Geometry (Cubes, Boxes, Cylinders, Spheres ,Prisms, Cones, Pyramids, and Polyhedron); Translations (Shifts, Turns, Flips, Stretches, Squeezes); Triangles (Angles and Trigonometric Functions) and Triangle Similarities & Congruencies; and Quadrilaterals and Polygons.
AWARDS CRITERIA
I. National Round
The scores of the three (3) members of the team will be added. Highest possible score is 300 points. SEAMTO Awards Committee shall recognize the participants in this manner:
a. A higher 60% of the total number of participants shall qualify to the International Round and shall be
entitled to one of these awards based on their scores:
273 – 300 points - Diamond Medal & Certificate
243 – 272 points - Gold Medal & Certificate
213 – 242 points - Silver Medal & Certificate
Below 213 points and Remaining
Participants in the 60% cut - Bronze Medal & Certificate
Top Scorers - Trophy
b. The lower 40% of the participants shall receive either of the following:
Below 60% - Honorable Certificate
II. Global Ranking
Champion - Trophy (Convertible to Cash for Overseas)
1st Runner Up - Certificate
2nd Runner Up - Certificate
3rd Runner Up - Certificate
GUIDELINES
The International Round consists of 30 answer-only questions, where teams collaborate to submit a single answer
sheet. Each team works together to solve the problems and consolidate their responses, reinforcing teamwork and strategic problem-solving. The total possible score for this round is 100 points per team, making precision and coordination essential for success.
Each participant’s test booklet for the written test is provided with the following guidelines:
A. Primary Levels (Grades 3 to 6)
1. You have 90 minutes to finish the test.
2. You may write your solutions on the TEST BOOKLET.
3. Write your answers on the ANSWER SHEET.
4. After the test, you must SUBMIT to the proctor both the TEST BOOKLET and the ANSWER SHEET.
5. This test covers FIVE (5) CATEGORIES, namely: ARITHMETIC& NUMBER THEORY, LOGICAL ANALYSIS, GEOMETRY,
COMBINATORICS, and HISTORY OF MATHEMATICS.
6. This test is an answer-only type of test. The first twenty (20) questions are worth 3 points each, while the last ten questions (10 are worth 4 points each). The highest possible score is 100 marks. No point shall be deducted for an incorrect answer.
7. You are NOT ALLOWED to use any calculating device during the test proper.
8. Any form of cheating is a ground for DISQUALIFICATION.
B. Secondary Levels 1 to 4 & Senior Secondary Level
1. You have 90 minutes to finish the test.
2. You may write your solutions on the TEST BOOKLET.
3. Write your answers on the ANSWER SHEET.
4. After the test, you must SUBMIT to the proctor both the TEST BOOKLET and the ANSWER SHEET.
5. This test covers FIVE (6) CATEGORIES, namely NUMBER THEORY, LOGICAL ANALYSIS, ALGEBRA, GEOMETRY,
COMBINATORICS, and HISTORY OF MATHEMATICS.
6. This test is an answer-only type of test. The first twenty (20) questions are worth 3 points each, while the last ten que1. No point shall be deducted for an incorrect answer. 1 mark shall be deducted for an incorrect answer.
7. You are NOT ALLOWED to use any calculating device during the test proper.
8. Any form of cheating is a ground for DISQUALIFICATION.
SEAMTO OFFICIAL MOCK TEST
No exam is available right now for SEAMTO — please stay tuned, it will be released soon!
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