Join your next contest
Your next state-wide contest will run any time between April 12th and May 31st, depending on your region.
Log in now to check dates and enter your class!
![Students and taacher celebrate with a Sumdog trophy Students and taacher celebrate with a Sumdog trophy](https://learn.sumdog.com/hs-fs/hubfs/School%20images/US%20schools/Students%20and%20taacher%20celebrate%20with%20a%20Sumdog%20trophy.jpg?width=1024&height=750&name=Students%20and%20taacher%20celebrate%20with%20a%20Sumdog%20trophy.jpg)
How do contests work?
Whether they're learning in school or at home, your students can play alongside their classmates using a smartphone, tablet or computer.
![Easy to try](https://learn.sumdog.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Sumdog_December2023/images/Sumdog%20checkmark%20icon%20100%20x%20100.png?width=50&height=50&name=Sumdog%20checkmark%20icon%20100%20x%20100.png)
Easy to try
You can try out Sumdog and enter your next local contest by requesting a trial for your school.![Fair & adaptive](https://learn.sumdog.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Sumdog_December2023/images/Sumdog%20balancing%20scales%20icon%20100%20x%20100.png?width=50&height=50&name=Sumdog%20balancing%20scales%20icon%20100%20x%20100.png)
Fair & adaptive
Questions are personalised and scores are based on accuracy, so everyone competes at their own level – and any class can win.![Fun and engaging](https://learn.sumdog.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Sumdog_December2023/images/Sumdog%20celebration%20icon%20100%20x%20100.png?width=50&height=50&name=Sumdog%20celebration%20icon%20100%20x%20100.png)
Fun and engaging
Students simply answer math questions while playing Sumdog's super fun online activities - they can even do it as homework!![Prizes to be won](https://learn.sumdog.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Sumdog_December2023/images/Sumdog%20prize%20icon%20100%20x%20100.png?width=50&height=50&name=Sumdog%20prize%20icon%20100%20x%20100.png)
Prizes to be won
Students can win participation prizes, Sumdog coins, and certificates of achievement! Learn more about contest prizes.'Even within one contest period I can see growth in my children.'
Deb Milka, Teacher
Mattawan Early Elementary School, MI
Get involved
Download our free Sumdog resources to celebrate pupil achievements and encourage school-wide participation!
![Sumdog Contest Poster](https://learn.sumdog.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Sumdog_December2023/images/Card%20image%20of%20Sumdog%20contest%20poster%20700%20x%20513.png?width=700&height=513&name=Card%20image%20of%20Sumdog%20contest%20poster%20700%20x%20513.png)
Sumdog Contest Poster
Print this poster and put it on your noticeboard to encourage students and colleagues to join in the fun!
![Achievement Certificate](https://learn.sumdog.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Sumdog_December2023/images/Card%20image%20of%20Sumdog%20editable%20certificate%20600%20x%20400.png?width=600&height=400&name=Card%20image%20of%20Sumdog%20editable%20certificate%20600%20x%20400.png)
Achievement Certificate
Want to reward your students for their hard work during the contest? Download and personalize these printable certificates.
'I have used Sumdog for many years and have found it a great way to engage my students in math skills using contests, games and ranking. The students especially like the local and nationwide contests to find out how they placed! I highly recommend it.'
John Lukens, Teacher
Johnson Elementary School, VT