Mathematics News 

Bebras Computational Thinking Challenge

A few weeks ago, a number of our year three to six students participated, through the Australian Maths Trust, in round one of the Bebras Computational Thinking Challenge. Our year 3 and 4 students had 60 minutes and the year 5 and 6 students 45 minutes to answer 15 questions, a combination of multiple choice, integer and interactive responses. Year 3 and 4 competed individually and our year 5 and 6 students chose whether to take part individually or in teams.

Congratulations to all students involved. They will receive their certificates at this week's assembly. Special mention to year 4 students, Olivia M, Edward O and Victoria D, and the year 6 team of Patrick O, Dylan B and Raph S who all received High Distinctions.

Further information about the Bebras Computational Thinking Challenge:

Bebras is a fun and engaging computational thinking challenge for students in Years 3 to 12. It is an international challenge that involves over 2.9 million students from 60 countries.  

Coding skills are not required to complete the Bebras Challenge. The challenge is open twice a year for three weeks and each round has different questions. Students can participate individually or in teams of up to four. 

Lithuanian for beaver, Bebras was the name chosen by the founder of the challenge, Professor Valentina Dagiene from the University of Vilnius, in honour of the animal’s collaborative nature and strong work ethic. 

The Challenge is coordinated by the International Bebras Committee which meets annually to assess potential questions and share resources. Bebras Australia began in 2014 and was delivered by CSIRO until 2023. From 2024, the AMT is delivering the Bebras Challenge in Australia. 

With support from CSIRO, the AMT will provide the Bebras Challenge free of charge for Australian schools in 2024.

If you have any questions about Mathematics at St Cecilia's please contact:

Kate Sutherland, Mathematics Leader

ksutherland@scgleniris.catholic.edu.au