The Noetic Learning Math Contest (NLMC) is a semiannual problem solving contest for elementary and middle school students. The goal of the competition is to encourage students' interest in math, to develop their problem solving skills, and to inspire them to excel in math.
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Dyalog Ltd is pleased to host the APL Problem Solving Competition. The challenge has two phases:
- Phase I consists of ten simple problems that must all be solved.
- Phase II consists of more complex problems in three categories.
We encourage students at all levels of education, anywhere in the world, to participate. Non-students are welcome to submit solutions and may receive an honourable mention, but proof of enrolment in a full-time educational program is required to win a cash prize.
Thanks to our sponsors Tegra118 and SimCorp, substantial cash prizes are offered. In addition, the winner is invited to the next Dyalog user meeting to present their winning work.
The 2021 APL Problem Solving Competition
in spring 2021
The 2020 APL Problem Solving Competition
Prizes
Winners were selected based on most accurate/well-written submissions
Phase II – Grand prize winner
- Andrii Makukha (University of Hong Kong, China)
receives a cash prize of $2,500 USD, an invitation to present his winning work at Dyalog '20 and a delegate package registration for Dyalog '21 in Olhão, Portugal
Phase II – second place
- Dzintars Klušs (Riga State Gymnasium No. 1, Latvia)
receives a cash prize of $1,250 USD
Phase II – third place
- Joshua King (University of New South Wales, Australia)
receives a cash prize of $750 USD
Phase II – Winning Professional Entrant
- Woosuk Kwak (South Korea)
receives a delegate package registration for Dyalog '21 in Olhão, Portugal
Phase II participation awards (randomly selected from all entries that included a correct solution)
- Brendan King (Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Indiana, U.S.A.)
- Federico Landonio (Liceo Scientifico GB Grassi Saronno, Italy)
- Iiro Tapio Rastas (University of Turku, Finland)
- Louis de Forcrand (Geneva University, Switzerland
- Zoe Kane (Greenville Technical College, South Carolina, U.S.A.)
each receive a cash prize of $200 USD (5 awarded)
Phase I winners
- Chiang Yu-Chi (National Central University, Taiwan)
- Dzintars Klušs (Riga State Gymnasium No. 1, Latvia)
- Federico Landonio (Liceo Scientifico GB Grassi Saronno, Italy)
- Joel Niemelä (home schooling, Texas, U.S.A.)
- Joshua King (University of New South Wales, Australia)
- Maksim Podkorytov (Florida State University, Florida, U.S.A.)
- Mattia Borgo (University of Padua, Italy)
- Mohammed Malik (University of Pavia, Italy)
- Rafael Rodrigues Rocha de Melo (Kyoto University, Japan)
- Zoe Kane (Greenville Technical College, South Carolina, U.S.A.)
Previous Years
Details of the problems set in previous years (and the appropriate workspaces to help solve them) can be downloaded from the table below; this table also includes information on the main prize winners for each year.
Our blog includes posts relating to some of the problems set in previous years, with pointers on how they might be solved.
The 2020 APL Problem Solving Competition
Prizes
Winners were selected based on most accurate/well-written submissions
Phase II – Grand prize winner
- Andrii Makukha (University of Hong Kong, China)
receives a cash prize of $2,500 USD, an invitation to present his winning work at Dyalog '20 and a delegate package registration for Dyalog '21 in Olhão, Portugal
Phase II – second place
- Dzintars Klušs (Riga State Gymnasium No. 1, Latvia)
receives a cash prize of $1,250 USD
Phase II – third place
- Joshua King (University of New South Wales, Australia)
receives a cash prize of $750 USD
Phase II – Winning Professional Entrant
- Woosuk Kwak (South Korea)
receives a delegate package registration for Dyalog '21 in Olhão, Portugal
Phase II participation awards (randomly selected from all entries that included a correct solution)
- Brendan King (Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Indiana, U.S.A.)
- Federico Landonio (Liceo Scientifico GB Grassi Saronno, Italy)
- Iiro Tapio Rastas (University of Turku, Finland)
- Louis de Forcrand (Geneva University, Switzerland
- Zoe Kane (Greenville Technical College, South Carolina, U.S.A.)
each receive a cash prize of $200 USD (5 awarded)
Phase I winners
- Chiang Yu-Chi (National Central University, Taiwan)
- Dzintars Klušs (Riga State Gymnasium No. 1, Latvia)
- Federico Landonio (Liceo Scientifico GB Grassi Saronno, Italy)
- Joel Niemelä (home schooling, Texas, U.S.A.)
- Joshua King (University of New South Wales, Australia)
- Maksim Podkorytov (Florida State University, Florida, U.S.A.)
- Mattia Borgo (University of Padua, Italy)
- Mohammed Malik (University of Pavia, Italy)
- Rafael Rodrigues Rocha de Melo (Kyoto University, Japan)
- Zoe Kane (Greenville Technical College, South Carolina, U.S.A.)
Previous Years
Details of the problems set in previous years (and the appropriate workspaces to help solve them) can be downloaded from the table below; this table also includes information on the main prize winners for each year.
Our blog includes posts relating to some of the problems set in previous years, with pointers on how they might be solved.
Tasks | Phase II Materials | Winners | Winner's Presentation |
---|---|---|---|
2020 | Phase I Phase II | ||
2019 | Phase I Phase II | ||
2018 | Phase I Phase II | ||
2017 | Phase I Phase II | ||
2016 | Phase I Phase II | ||
2015 | Phase I Phase II | ||
2014 | Phase I Phase II | 1st place non-student | |
2013 | Phase I Phase II | ||
2012 | - | ||
2011 | |||
2010 | 1st place 2nd place | ||
2009 | n/a |
International Conference
Future Problem Solvers from around the globe come together to celebrate the final round of their competitive season, the Future Problem Solving International Conference. Successful teams and individuals from Affiliate Programs and Mentored Regions converge to recognize their accomplishments and expertise gained from using the Creative Problem Solving process. Before competition begins, all participants gather to celebrate the breathtaking Flag Procession designed to welcome every region represented and kick-off the International Conference. Students from each component will have unique experiences as they compete with their peers and collaborate with new friends.
Non-competitive enrichment opportunities may vary by location as the university site changes throughout the years; however, the Variety Show, International Choir, Scavenger Hunt, and Memento Exchange are always great opportunities for competitors to meet peers from countries throughout the world. Before departing, participants once again come together to acknowledge the accomplishments of their peers at the Award Ceremony and say 'until next year.'
International Scenario Writing
This competition requires a student to write a futuristic story based on one of the current year's Future Problem Solving topics. Programs on an alternative school calendar may use the prior year's topics. The composition must contain 1500 words or less and must occur at least 20 years into the future. Scenarios are evaluated based on their content development, creativity, futuristic elements, and the author's personal touch. The top three scenarios per division from each Affiliate Program and Mentored Region may be submitted to the International Scenario Writing Competition.
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The top 5 writers in each division are published in the annual International Scenario Writing Champions book and are invited to attend the FPS International Conference where they receive their trophy and are able to compete in the Scenario Writing Team competition.