PMO: Philippine Mathematical Olympiad

The Philippine Mathematical Olympiad is the country's oldest and most renowned secondary school mathematics competition.

OBJECTIVES

The PMO aims to:

• stimulate the improvement of mathematics education in the country by awakening greater interest in and appreciation of mathematics among students and teachers and gaining insights into the levels of mathematics learning;

• identify and motivate the mathematically gifted;

• identify potential participants to the International Mathematical Olympiad;

• provide a vehicle for the professional growth of teachers; and

• encourage involvement of public and private sectors in the concerted promotion and development of mathematics education.

FORMAT OF THE CONTEST

Since the competition is online, contestants need to setup the technical tools needed to participate in the PMO from their respective homes. These are the basic technical requirements.

The mechanics of the 23rd PMO are different from those of recent years. This year, there will be two stages, both held online.

Unlike previous years, this year there will be NO area stage from which around 20 National Finalists will be selected. Instead, for the 23rd PMO, around 30 National Finalists will be identified based on their scores in the Qualifying Stage.

AWARDS

Based on scores from the Qualifying Stage, the following contestants will be recognized:

• The top contestants from each of the 17 regions of the Philippines

• The top three contestants from each of these 4 areas: Luzon (excluding NCR), Visayas, Mindanao, NCR

• The top female contestant from all over the country

• The top junior contestant (Grades 7 to 9) from all over the country

• The National Finalists

Each of these awardees will be given a medal and certificate. Their respective coaches will also receive a certificate.

Based on scores from the National Stage, the top 3 contestants will be recognized.

The prizes will be the following.

The National Finalists will be invited to the Mathematical Olympiad Summer Camp. The MOSC is the training camp from which the country’s 6 contestants to the International Mathematical Olympiad will be selected. The IMO is the World Championship Mathematics Competition for high school students and is held annually in a different country.

For more information, visit https://pmo.ph/.