How to Enter

Contest Purpose

To encourage children to think mathematically and keep up their math skills during the summer.
To promote math as part of many family activities.
To build a free list of great ideas for kids, families, and teachers accessible on the internet for continued use after the contest ends.

Math is used in just about every part of our lives; gardening, cooking, music, art, crafts, games, travel, shopping — even sports! We all know that learning doesn't have to stop at the end of the school day — or the school year! This contest is an exciting way for children to share ideas and show how many ways they can — and do — use math in their everyday lives. In our online contest, children will see that there are others all over the world who are equally Crazy 4 Math. We know that everyone participating will learn a lot and have fun at the same time!

What do you enter?

It's simple! You share your Crazy 4 Math ideas! Describe how you use math in the activities you do. This can be any idea that promotes math in something you love to do — a sport, game, hobby, or activity. Send in a brief description and title of the activity. Don't forget to let us know the math concept you and your family have learned (i.e. algebra, the principle of infinity, measurement, probability, estimation). You can also include a drawing or diagram to represent your idea.

How do you enter?

Please complete our online entry form.

You can also mail your entry in — provided it is accompanied by a signed note from your parent/guardian stating that you've read and will abide by the contest rules. If no signed note is included, you entry will be disqualified. In your letter, please include:

Your Name
Age
E-mail
City
Province/State
Country
School (if applicable)
Participating store (if applicable)
Where did you hear about this contest?
Summary of math idea (no more than 20 words)
Description of math idea (no more than 500 words)
Math concept learned (no more than 100 words)
Is your drawing/diagram to be provided in a separate e-mail attachment? Yes? No?

Send your snail mail to:

Crazy 4 Math Contest
P.O. Box 31112 Unit 8
St. John's St.
Port Moody, British Columbia
V3H 2C0 Canada

Rules and Regulations

You must be under 18 years of age.
Please only send one entry per child.
No purchase is required.
All entrants must fill in the online entry form (or alternately mail in a printable entry form). Entries must be complete and conform to contest rules.
The contest will accept entries up until July 30th, of each year.
Family members of judges are not eligible to enter (you may contribute ideas though).
The winners are chosen by kids from a local math club (guided by a few parents and teachers). They told us they are looking for creativity, something that catches their attention and, of course, a good way to learn math.
The contest organizers will contact eligible winners by e-mail. The finalists and winning candidates will then be informed as to how they can have their prize delivered to them.
The prizes to be awarded for the contest are outlined in the prize section.
Finalists and winners will be announced by August 30th, 2007. All prize winners and finalists may be required to send valid identification to Googol Learning.
By submitting your idea, artwork, and/or diagram — you agree to the following:
1. I grant permission for these materials to be reproduced and publicly displayed by the contest organizers, Googol Learning, other sponsors, participating stores and schools. I certify that I created these materials and have the right to provide them to you for reproduction and display.
2. All entries become the property of Googol Learning and may be used by Googol Learning, its other sponsors, participating stores and schools in any and all media for non-commercial and commercial purposes alike.
3. Finalists may be required to fax back a short release form signed by their parents releasing Googol Learning, other sponsors, participating stores, and schools from any and all liability arising from or related to the contest within 15 days following notification. Failure to comply with this time limit may result in disqualification.
If the contest organizers are unable to contact a winner (after having taken reasonable measures) within five (5) days after the close of the contest, the organizers may declare another winner.
The contest organizers reserve the right to suspend or cancel the contest in the event of a computer virus or any other cause out of their control that may affect the administration of the contest.
The contest organizers do not accept any responsibility from any failure of electronic equipment that could result in preventing the possibility of any individual's participation in the contest.
Prizes must be accepted as awarded and may not be substituted or exchanged, in part or in whole for cash. The organizers reserve the right to substitute a prize of the same monetary value.
The refusal to accept a prize shall discharge the organizer, its sponsors, and participants of all and any obligation.
Taxes and any other expenses — if any — are the sole responsibility of the Winner.
The contest and interpretation of these rules are governed by the laws of Canada and are subject to all applicable federal, provincial, local laws, and regulations.
This contest is not open to family members of judges.
Due to different governing provincial laws, this contest is not open to residents of Quebec. Quebec residents may still share their ideas and will be provided with a participation certificate for their contribution.
The contest is void where prohibited or restricted by any law, statute, or other appropriate authority.
Googol Learning reserves the right to terminate this Contest or to modify any rules as necessary for any reason or as required by applicable law.
The language of this contest is English.
All entrants, semi-finalists, finalists, winners, and family members are to behave and be good sports.
Everyone is to have fun and learn!