Computational and Algorithmic Thinking (CAT)

Computational and Algorithmic Thinking

 The Computational and Algorithmic Thinking (CAT) competition gives students the opportunity to develop their problem-solving skills through algorithmic thinking. The competition incorporates unique ‘three-stage tasks’ that encourage students to develop informal algorithms and apply them to test data of increasing size or complexity.

CAT is suitable for any maths class and requires no programming experience. It can be used to develop students’ interest and potential in computer programming.

Like all our competitions, the CAT contains unique problems designed each year by leading educators, academics and industry experts to challenge and extend your students’ problem-solving skills.

Date:  Tuesday 19 to Thursday 21 May 2026

Time: From 16:00 - 19:00

Address: 

Tuesday: Burwood Library Meeting room 

Wednesday: Bondi Beach Church in Market 

Thursday: Gordon Library Meeting room 

Divisions

• Upper Primary – Australian Years 5 and 6
• Junior – Australian Years 7 and 8
• Intermediate – Australian Years 9 and 10
• Senior – Australian Years 11 and 12

The contest will be proctored by NewAI Classes.