{"id":38741,"date":"2025-10-03T08:20:24","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T00:20:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/?p=38741"},"modified":"2025-10-03T08:20:26","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T00:20:26","slug":"caribou-math-contest-ended-alternatives-amc-waterloo-kangaroo-comc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/blog\/2025\/10\/03\/caribou-math-contest-ended-alternatives-amc-waterloo-kangaroo-comc\/","title":{"rendered":"Caribou Math Contest Has Ended \u2014 What Are the Alternatives?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For many students, the <a href=\"https:\/\/cariboutests.com\/\"><strong>Caribou Math Contest<\/strong> <\/a>was their first step into math competitions: online, accessible, and playful. But as of November 2025, Caribou has <strong>permanently ended<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This raises an important question for parents and students: <em>What comes next?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we\u2019ll:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Review why Caribou mattered.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore <strong>four major alternatives (<a href=\"https:\/\/maa.org\/student-programs\/amc\/\">AMC<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/cemc.uwaterloo.ca\/contests\/gau\">Waterloo<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mathkangaroo.ca\/\">Kangaroo<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/cms.math.ca\/competitions\/comc\/comc2025\/\">COMC<\/a>)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide <strong>sample problems with full solutions (AMC &amp; Waterloo)<\/strong> to showcase problem styles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Caribou Mattered<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Accessible format:<\/strong> fully online, broad participation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Playful problem style:<\/strong> logic-driven, puzzle-like word problems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gateway contest:<\/strong> introduced younger students to competitive math before AMC\/Waterloo.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though Caribou has ended, the <strong>skills it nurtured \u2014 logic, word-problem solving, and creativity \u2014 remain essential<\/strong> and transfer naturally to other contests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. AMC \u2014 American Mathematics Competitions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who it\u2019s for<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thinkacademy.ca\/blog\/caribou-math-contest-2025-past-papers-alternatives\/\">AMC 8<\/a>: Grades 6\u20138<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thinkacademy.ca\/amc10\">AMC 10<\/a>\/12: High school students<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why it\u2019s strong after Caribou<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Globally recognized.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emphasizes <strong>word problems<\/strong> in fractions, algebra, geometry, and probability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A natural progression for students who liked Caribou\u2019s accessible but rigorous style.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sample AMC Problems with Solutions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A. <a href=\"https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/amc8-number-theory-formulas-real-problems\/\">Factorial Division<\/a> (AMC 8, 2017)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/yach-doc-shimo.zhiyinlou.com\/uploader\/f\/hcMya07zR4CzTupn.png?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsImtpZCI6ImRlZmF1bHQiLCJ0eXAiOiJKV1QifQ.eyJleHAiOjE3NTk0NTY3NTgsImZpbGVHVUlEIjoiMTZxOE1YWEtCeGh6WW5rNyIsImlhdCI6MTc1OTQ0OTU1OCwiaXNzIjoidXBsb2FkZXJfYWNjZXNzX3Jlc291cmNlIiwidXNlcklkIjozNjYxNDQwfQ.-UOOflMMNBFk_cC44K-2BtLykeZy89ehimIvhxME264\" style=\"\" alt=\"AMC 8 2017 Problem 5 math word problem: evaluate factorial fraction \n(\n1\n\u22c5\n2\n\u22c5\n3\n\u22c5\n4\n\u22c5\n5\n\u22c5\n6\n\u22c5\n7\n\u22c5\n8\n)\n\/\n(\n1\n+\n2\n+\n3\n+\n4\n+\n5\n+\n6\n+\n7\n+\n8\n)\n(1\u22c52\u22c53\u22c54\u22c55\u22c56\u22c57\u22c58)\/(1+2+3+4+5+6+7+8) with multiple-choice answers 1020, 1120, 1220, 2240, 3360.\"><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Denominator = 36.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Result = 40320\u00f736=112040320 \\div 36 = 112040320\u00f736=1120. \u2705 <strong>Answer: 1120<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>B. House <a href=\"https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/amc8-number-theory-formulas-real-problems\/\">Number<\/a> Logic (AMC 8, 2017)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1275\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DbfZIsOuzcuuIgOz.png\" alt=\"AMC 8 2017 Problem 8 logic word problem: determine a two-digit house number given four statements (prime, even, divisible by 7, contains digit 9) with exactly three true; multiple-choice answers 4, 6, 7, 8, 9.\" class=\"wp-image-38742\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DbfZIsOuzcuuIgOz.png 1275w, https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DbfZIsOuzcuuIgOz-300x69.png 300w, https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DbfZIsOuzcuuIgOz-1024x237.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DbfZIsOuzcuuIgOz-768x178.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1275px) 100vw, 1275px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A two-digit number satisfies exactly three of: prime, even, divisible by 7, contains a 9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check 98: even \u2713, \u00f77 \u2713, digit 9 \u2713, not prime \u2717. \u2705 <strong>Answer: 8<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>C. Seating Arrangement (AMC 8, 2015)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1010\" height=\"194\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/xgqYFlb7lU113kjZ.png\" alt=\"AMC 8 2015 Problem 4 combinatorics word problem: arrange 2 boys and 3 girls in a row with boys at the ends and girls in the middle; multiple-choice answers 2, 4, 5, 6, 12.\" class=\"wp-image-38743\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/xgqYFlb7lU113kjZ.png 1010w, https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/xgqYFlb7lU113kjZ-300x58.png 300w, https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/xgqYFlb7lU113kjZ-768x148.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1010px) 100vw, 1010px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>2 boys and 3 girls sit in a row, boys on both ends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Boys: 2!2!2! ways. Girls: 3!3!3! ways.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total = 121212. \u2705 <strong>Answer: 12<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>D. <a href=\"https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/amc8-geometry-formula-guide\/\">Geometry<\/a> Ratio (AMC 8, 2020)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1235\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Mxq1ObgPsxQhHfa2.png\" alt=\"AMC 8 2020 Problem 24 geometry word problem: square region paved with gray tiles each side \n\ud835\udc60\ns, separated by border width \n\ud835\udc51\nd; given coverage 64% for \n\ud835\udc5b\n=\n24\nn=24; find ratio \n\ud835\udc51\n\/\n\ud835\udc60\nd\/s with multiple-choice answers 6\/25, 1\/4, 9\/25, 7\/16, 9\/16.\" class=\"wp-image-38745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Mxq1ObgPsxQhHfa2.png 1235w, https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Mxq1ObgPsxQhHfa2-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Mxq1ObgPsxQhHfa2-1024x569.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Mxq1ObgPsxQhHfa2-768x427.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1235px) 100vw, 1235px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tiles (side sss) + border (ddd) cover 64% of square.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ss+d=0.8\u21d2d\/s=1\/4\\tfrac{s}{s+d} = 0.8 \\Rightarrow d\/s = 1\/4s+ds\u200b=0.8\u21d2d\/s=1\/4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 <strong>Answer: 1\/4<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Waterloo Math Contests (Canada)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Series:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thinkacademy.ca\/Gauss\">Gauss<\/a> (Gr7\u20138)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pascal (Gr9), Cayley (Gr10), Fermat (Gr11)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Euclid (Gr12)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why it\u2019s strong<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Highly respected in Canada.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clear grade-by-grade progression.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focus on real-world word problems in algebra, geometry, and probability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sample Waterloo Problems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gauss Style<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two gardens: A = 6\u00d786\\times86\u00d78, B = 10\u00d7510\\times510\u00d75.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Areas equal (48), perimeters differ (28 vs 30). \ud83d\udc49 Students learn to compare both area and perimeter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gauss 2021 (Isosceles Triangle)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"865\" height=\"195\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/J01NysiReXf2nNVB.png\" alt=\"Waterloo Gauss 2021 Problem 18 geometry word problem: isosceles triangle \n\ud835\udc34\n\ud835\udc35\n\ud835\udc36\nABC with midpoint \n\ud835\udc40\nM on base \n\ud835\udc35\n\ud835\udc36\nBC; perimeter of \n\ud835\udc34\n\ud835\udc35\n\ud835\udc36\n=\n64\nABC=64, perimeter of \n\ud835\udc34\n\ud835\udc35\n\ud835\udc40\n=\n40\nABM=40; find length of \n\ud835\udc34\n\ud835\udc40\nAM; multiple-choice answers 10, 8, 16, 12, 24.\" class=\"wp-image-38744\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/J01NysiReXf2nNVB.png 865w, https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/J01NysiReXf2nNVB-300x68.png 300w, https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/J01NysiReXf2nNVB-768x173.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 865px) 100vw, 865px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25b3ABC\\triangle ABC\u25b3ABC, isosceles with AB=ACAB=ACAB=AC. M midpoint of BC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>P(\u25b3ABC)=64P(\\triangle ABC)=64P(\u25b3ABC)=64, P(\u25b3ABM)=40P(\\triangle ABM)=40P(\u25b3ABM)=40.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Let AB=AC=xAB=AC=xAB=AC=x, BC=yBC=yBC=y.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equations: 2x+y=642x+y=642x+y=64, x+y2+AM=40x+\\tfrac{y}{2}+AM=40x+2y\u200b+AM=40.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Substitute \u2192 AM=8AM=8AM=8. \u2705 <strong>Answer: 8<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Kangaroo Math Contest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the contest<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>largest math competition in the world<\/strong>, with millions of participants in 80+ countries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For students in <strong>Grades 1\u201312<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multiple-choice, short <strong>logic and pattern problems<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Designed to make math <strong>fun and engaging<\/strong> rather than intimidating.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why it\u2019s valuable after Caribou<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shares Caribou\u2019s playful spirit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourages <strong>creativity, quick reasoning, and pattern recognition<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A perfect entry point for younger students before AMC and Waterloo.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Kangaroo is less about drilling formulas, more about <strong>thinking differently<\/strong> \u2014 an excellent replacement for Caribou\u2019s puzzle flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. COMC \u2014 Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the contest<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Aimed at <strong>high school students<\/strong> preparing for advanced competitions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Run by the Canadian Mathematical Society.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Problem style<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Multi-step <strong>algebra, inequalities, number theory, and probability<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Longer word problems that test depth of reasoning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why it matters<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recognized across Canada.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Serves as a <strong>gateway to Olympiad-level contests<\/strong> like the Canadian Mathematical Olympiad (CMO).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Best suited for students who have already mastered AMC\/Waterloo level problem solving.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Transition After Caribou<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Elementary (Gr1\u20136):<\/strong> Kangaroo \u2192 develop fun, logical problem-solving.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Middle School (Gr6\u20138):<\/strong> AMC 8, Waterloo Gauss \u2192 structured, word-problem-heavy training.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>High School (Gr9\u201312):<\/strong> AMC 10\/12, Waterloo Pascal\u2013Euclid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Advanced:<\/strong> COMC \u2192 for students aiming at Olympiad pathways.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A progression path:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Caribou (ended) \u2192 Kangaroo \/ Gauss \u2192 AMC 8 \u2192 AMC 10\/12 \/ Pascal\u2013Fermat \u2192 COMC \u2192 Olympiads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: My child liked Caribou\u2019s online format. What now?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Try <strong>Kangaroo<\/strong> first (fun and global). Then progress to AMC 8 or Waterloo Gauss for more structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: Which contests are best for university admissions?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A: <strong>AMC 10\/12 and Waterloo contests<\/strong> are widely recognized; <strong>COMC<\/strong> demonstrates advanced preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: Should students memorize formulas or focus on problem solving?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Both. But the <strong>key skill<\/strong> after Caribou is <strong>translating word problems into math models<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Caribou Math Contest may have ended, but its legacy continues through other competitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Kangaroo<\/strong>: playful, global, and beginner-friendly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AMC<\/strong>: rigorous, globally respected.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Waterloo<\/strong>: tiered Canadian pathway with strong recognition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>COMC<\/strong>: advanced challenge, a step toward Olympiads.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With the right plan, students can transition smoothly from Caribou to contests that build <strong>confidence, logic, and academic opportunity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 At <strong>Think Academy<\/strong>, we help students navigate this journey \u2014 from foundational word problems to contest success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Caribou\u2019s closure ends a beloved tradition, but not your child\u2019s math journey. With AMC, Waterloo, Kangaroo, and COMC, students now have structured and exciting alternatives to continue building their skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At <strong>Think Academy<\/strong>, we specialize in helping students transition smoothly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>From <strong>fun contests like Caribou and Kangaroo<\/strong> \u2192 to <strong>rigorous pathways like AMC and Waterloo<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>With <strong>structured word-problem training, mock tests, and step-by-step coaching<\/strong>, we prepare students for long-term success in math contests and beyond.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ready to guide your child after Caribou?<\/strong><br>Learn more about Think Academy\u2019s math contest programs by taking the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thinkacademy.ca\/information\">free evaluation<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction For many students, the Caribou Math Contest was their first step into math competitions: online, &hellip; <a title=\"Caribou Math Contest Has Ended \u2014 What Are the Alternatives?\" class=\"hm-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/blog\/2025\/10\/03\/caribou-math-contest-ended-alternatives-amc-waterloo-kangaroo-comc\/\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Caribou Math Contest Has Ended \u2014 What Are the Alternatives?<\/span>Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1752,3349],"tags":[12572,11434,12571,12575,12187,12574,12576,12030,12573,12179],"class_list":["post-38741","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-competitions","category-news-information","tag-amc-10","tag-amc-8","tag-caribou-math-contest","tag-comc","tag-euclid-contest","tag-kangaroo-math-contest","tag-math-contest-alternatives","tag-math-word-problems","tag-pascal-cayley-fermat","tag-waterloo-gauss"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Caribou Math Contest Ended | Best Alternative Competitions<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Many children can read storybooks but stumble on math word problems. 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