SIGMA Online 2026

SIGMA Online at Mohawk College

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Mohawk College invites high school students to participate in SIGMA Online, a province wide competition designed to engage learners in practical and interdisciplinary applications of mathematics and statistics. This event offers an accessible, co curricular opportunity for teachers and students who wish to extend classroom learning and explore how quantitative reasoning supports fields such as business and technology.

SIGMA Online takes place once per year in May. Teachers register first to create a school group, after which students may register individually. Registration is required and students cannot register on their own. Once a teacher’s registration is approved, instructions and a school access code will be provided.

NOTE: If you are interested in registering for SIGMA (in-person) competition joining us at Mohawk College, Fennel campus on May 12th please visit SIGMA (in-person).

SIGMA Online Registration 

Registration will open on April 1st

SIGMA Online

  • When: Wednesday, May 20th, 2026
  • Where: Online (Link TBD)
  • Who: Grade 10, 11 and 12 High School Students (individual)
  • Registration deadline: Friday, May 8th, 2026, 11:59pm

What to Expect

SIGMA Online is designed to offer a comprehensive and engaging mathematics and statistics experience. No advanced background is assumed. Questions range from introductory to more challenging, encouraging students to apply concepts, interpret quantitative information, and connect mathematics to real world contexts.

Participants will encounter a variety of problem types, including applied multi step scenarios, data interpretation, numerical reasoning, and foundational statistical thinking. The competition is delivered online through Möbius (DigitalEd), a secure platform supported by Mohawk College.

Sample questions and preparation resources are available below to help students understand the style and scope of the competition.

Additional Questions and/or Support

For assistance or additional information, please contact the organizing team at sigma [at] mohawkcollege.ca (sigma[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca)

To better prepare for the competition students can also check Sample Questions and Classroom to Campus: Math and Stats Challenge questions.

 

Online Sample Questions    Sample Questions    Classroom2Campus

These resources illustrate the range of difficulty and the types of real world contexts students will encounter during the competition.

Competition Rules

Only students registered in (or have completed in semester one) the Applied/College Math courses below are eligible to compete. To  - only one team of 2 students per course from the same school.

  • Grade 10: MFM2P
  • Grade 11: MBF3C/MCF3M and
  • Grade 12: MCT4C/MAP4C 

Before registering, teachers and students should review the complete competition rules and requirements.

SIGMA Online Official Rules   

Teachers must register first to create a school group. Once the registration is approved, the organizing team will send an email containing detailed instructions and the unique access code students will use to register.

After the school access code is issued, students may register individually for SIGMA Online.

Participation is free.

Sponsors

If you are a sponsor interested in supporting student awards and participation packages for the SIGMA Math and Statistics Competition, we would be pleased to hear from you. Sponsorship offers valuable visibility among students, educators, and industry professionals, while contributing to the development of future leaders in quantitative fields. 

Please contact sigma [at] mohawkcollege.ca to learn more about sponsorship opportunities.