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Contest Rules & Allowed Tools
Contest duration is 30 minutes for grades 1 and 2, 45 minutes for grades 3 and 4, and 60 minutes for grades 5, 6, 7 and 8.
Students do not need any special devices or tools to participate. They may use blank paper and a pen or pencil for rough work.
Calculators, formula sheets, or other electronic devices are not permitted.
The contests are designed to assess reasoning, problem-solving, and number sense without the use of external aids.
No software or other materials are required to be downloaded for the contests. The contest runs directly in a web browser.
Yes, all student data and results are stored securely and only accessible to authorized users such as parents, teachers, or administrators.
The best way to reach us is by emailing us at: admin@northstartests.com
Our mailing address is:
North Star Contests Society, 2967 Dundas St. W. #427D, Toronto, ON M6P 1Z2
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