Mental Calculation World Cup 2024
Paderborn, Germany
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can take part in the contest?
Everyone who is a very good mental calculator. The number of
participants is limited to 40. If more people register for the event
(which is to be expected), the organizer reserves the right to
select the participants who qualify.
Which age groups are in the
contest?
There are no age groups - all participants are in the same contest.
In fact, the Mental Calculation World Cup is not a contest for young
students only (although children have participated successfully in
the past).
How do I register?
The deadline for registrations is 15 June. Your registration should
include a documentation of your mental calculation abilities (see here for details).
Is there an entry fee? Any other
costs?
The participants will not have to pay an entry fee and they
will not receive a payment for their participation.
All travel and accommodation
costs have to be paid by the participants. Also, accompanying
persons have to pay for taking part in the social events and the
provided catering.
Can I take part in a selection of the categories only?
Although we strongly recommend to take part in all categories,
taking part in a selection of the categories only is possible.
Will the tasks have to be solved by means of a computer program
or using pen and paper?
MCWC is a paper-based contest. Please read the rules to understand how it works.
Is it allowed to write down intermediate results?
No, this is strictly forbidden. The contest is for straightforward
mental calculation.
What are the rules for the contest?
The challenge is to solve as many tasks as possible in the given
time. However, the most basic rule is: "correct calculations are
more important than speed." You can find detailed information about
the rules in the "Rules" file that can be downloaded on the "general information" page. Be sure to study
the rules carefully!
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