Mathematics Competitions
The University of Melbourne School Mathematics Competition
Bairnsdale Secondary College students will have the opportunity to participate in the University of Melbourne School Mathematics Competition in May. The competition is separated into three divisions.
About the Competition
The competition has been in existence since 1972. It is wholly organised and run by staff member of the School of Mathematics and Statistics at The University of Melbourne. The competition is of a demanding standard, designed to identify real mathematical talent. Between 3000 and 5000 students enter, and some 150 are awarded prizes. The nature of the problems is different from that encountered in school mathematics syllabi, being less mechanical and requiring a higher level of mathematical insight and creativity. As such, participation is likely to be rewarding only to those students who have a real love for, and ability in, mathematics.
Further details
https://mathscomp.ms.unimelb.edu.au/
Date: Wednesday 1st May 2024
Junior Division - Students in years 7 and 8 sit a two hour exam
Intermediate Division - Students in years 9 and 10 sit a three hour exam
Senior Division - Students in years 11 and 12 sit a three hour exam
Cost: $7.00 per student
Resources:
2023 Competition Papers
2023 Competition Solutions
Australian Mathematics Competition
Date: Tuesday 6 to Thursday 8 August 2024
30 questions – 25 multiple-choice, 5 integer
Junior – Australian Years 7 and 8
Intermediate – Australian Years 9 and 10
Senior – Australian Years 11 and 12
Cost: $8.50 per student
Sample Problems