Math Competition

All competitions should be prepared in advance and conducted on the day of the competition.

Deadline to register: October 10, 2025

RIT Dubai is proud to host its eighth annual mathematics competition, inviting high school students to explore the essential role of mathematics in real-world applications. As a foundation for fields like science, engineering, and economics, mathematics underpins many degree programs worldwide. This competition aims to inspire students' passion for mathematics, sharpen their problem-solving, critical thinking, and logical reasoning skills, and identify exceptional talent. 

• Students in grades 11 and 12 are invited to participate. 
• Each school may register only one team, with a maximum of three students per team.
• Each team is required to submit a written report detailing their solutions and reasoning no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 24, 2025.
• Participants are required to deliver an oral presentation on the day of the competition, November 11, 2025, at RIT Dubai Campus.

Participants are asked to complete a mathematical modeling project that applies key mathematical concepts to solve or analyze a real-world problem. The project must meet the following TWO criteria:

• Address a real-life situation.
• Use one of the following two topics: Differentiation or Integration.

• The report is the reflection of your investigation on the real-life application you selected.
• The report must begin with an introductory paragraph in which you discuss the application field and the objective of your project. It must contain a conclusion and future work at the end. 
• Submit a single Word document that includes a cover page clearly stating the names of all group members and the name of your high school.
• Specific details about the structure of a strong mathematical report are provided in a separate document titled "Mathematical Report Guide Book."
• Make sure all mathematical ideas and concepts are communicated effectively and clearly.
• Length: 6 to 8 pages - excluding the cover page and reference page. Don't be afraid to keep the text short and to the point, and to include illustrative figures and diagrams. 
• Edit your work before submission. The editing process includes typographical errors, grammatical errors, spelling errors, and run-on sentences.

• The presentations will take place on the day of the competition, November 11, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Prepare 5 to 6 slides to present your work within a maximum of 10 minutes.
• Communicate clearly, using appropriate eye contact, pace, and volume. 
• Ensure your slides are well-organized, attractive, and consistent with expectations in the field of research. 
• Begin your presentation by clearly stating the specific problem to be addressed. 
• The presentation will count for 30% of your final score.

Click here to register for the competition