Otago Maths Competition
Friday, 28th April 2023 at 10:10am
Quick Thinking and Careful Reading
Congratulations to the following students who have been selected to take part in the second and final round of the 2023 University of Otago Junior Maths Competition.
- Lauren Barrett-Hamilton (Year 11)
- Ben Blake (Year 9)
- Aiden Brophy (Year 10)
- Daniel Colquhoun (Year 11)
- Juliette Colquhoun (Year 9)
- Oscar Dellow (Year 9)
- Oliver Heap (Year 9)
- Florian Koopmanschap (Year 11)
- Ryan Lott (Year 9)
- Angus Sparks (Year 11)
This year the competition will be held in two sections, with the first part having already completed (from Monday 27 March to Friday 31 March): a multiple-choice and short answer exam sat entirely online. The second part (to be held on Wednesday 3 May) is a paper exam, with entrants limited to the top 15 percent of participants of the first section.
The University of Otago Junior Maths Competition is for students in Years 9 to 11. The competition lasts for 50 minutes per part. With the emphasis on problem solving. Textbooks are not allowed, although calulators may be used. While mathematical skills are important, during exam pressure, so is the skill of careful reading, therefore students are encouraged to read, think, process and act in a timely manner!
At each level there will be a first prize of $300, a second prize of $250, a third prize of $200, and 27 outstanding awards of $50. Certificates are also awarded for Top 100 and Top 200 placings. In addition, Certificates of Distinction will be awarded to approximately the top 15% of students at each level, and Certificates of Merit will be awarded to approximately the top 50% of students at each level.
For more information, please email: GBHS's Assistant Head of Department (Mathematics) Vikash Ghoorah ph 817-8173 ext 235.
