The Canadian Computing STEM⁺ Contest, popularly known as CCSC is an initiative by Competitive Kids STEM. This contest aims to cultivate students’ creativity, logical reasoning ability, and algorithmic & computational thinking skills. Students will get a deeper understanding of computational thinking by solving our contest tasks and using design thinking methodology to develop solutions for problem statements.  Competition problems will enable students to solve everyday problems by leveraging the power of computers and information technology while focusing on problem-solving skills. At CKSTEM, our primary goal is to help the students learn techniques that may help them succeed in computing competitions and beyond. No prior programming knowledge is required to participate in this contest.

Canadian Computing STEM⁺ Contest (CCSC) is carefully designed for teachers who love to have their students shine in STEM on the global platform now and in future. Teachers have three critical requirements to prepare students to excel in a competitive environment. 

1. Excellent resources to learn and practice

2. An ongoing competitive environment to nurture appropriate problem-solving skills

3. Continuous motivation through wins and rewards

As a nonprofit organization, CKSTEM is committed to supporting teachers in meeting these requirements. Considering this CMSC is not just a contest, it's a fully grown and tested program which focuses on learning, competing, and winning. Students have solved over a million problems in contests and practice courses in the last three years.

We extend this learning by providing an ultimate technology platform through leaderboards for an ongoing competitive environment starting January 1^st, 2023. We also understand that teachers need to analyze the strength and weaknesses of their students. We are providing teachers with unparalleled data analytics. Teachers will not only be able to compare the response to every question within their school, but they will also be able to compare how their students did to the rest of the world for every question. In the world of technology, this will empower teachers to use cutting-edge technology to help their students succeed.

We are also working hard to find sponsors to deliver the unparalleled value of awards to the participants. Thanks to our partners, we rewarded students more than any equivalent contest worldwide in the past, even if CCSC was free. We are hoping to do even more in 2023.

Also, we are working on providing a visual treat to the students with our carefully designed questions for 2023 contests. We believe that students will love these questions. In 2023, our key goal is to create contests that student love even if it challenges them. We have partnered with students and teachers to deliver exceptional competitions in 2023. 

Finally, data privacy is essential to us. Student information is fully secured, and only school-designated teachers can see their students' progress. 

• If you are a school staff interested in participating, contact us at info@ckstem.org. We will get you started within 48 hours. 

• If you are an individual participant, you can enroll for the non-competitive category according to the detailed step (click here). Alternatively,  you may convince your school teacher to proctor the contest for you. Please let us know if you need our help talking to your school.

• Outstanding STEM Teacher Awards: All participants in the competitive contest will be invited to nominate their teachers for the Outstanding STEM Teacher Award. Winners will be invited to our award ceremony, which is covered by the press and attended by the leaders. Canadian winners will receive a plaque. All other winners and nominees will receive personalized certificates. 

• Student Awards: We are working with our partners to give students unparalleled awards. Winners will get medals and/or trophies, scholarships, and personalized certificates. All other participants will also get certificates and some scholarships. We will be able to share more details about the partner awards in a few weeks.