Maths Talent Quest
Embark on a mathematical journey of discovery...
The Mathematical Association of Victoria (MAV) annual 2021 Maths Talent Quest is currently open and we are inviting interested students from Foundation to 6 to participate. Over the last ten years we have had many students from SKiPPS enter the challenge and complete some fantastic projects.
The Maths Talent Quest is a great way to support numeracy development as they engage in mathematical investigations.
We encourage our students to get involved in the quest as it provides a rich, open-ended investigative project around an area of individual interest.
This could work as a perfect extension to the Maths activities provided by your child’s teacher.
The MAV Maths Talent Quest involves investigating a mathematical situation or problem and reporting on your findings. The topic for investigation is entirely up to you and there is choice around how you can present your work.
Information about the Talent Quest can be found here and a specific student information document can be found here.
If you decide you would like to start a project and enter the competition then get going – decide on a topic that interests you and start exploring. If you are stuck for ideas look at some ‘inspiring titles’ here.
The competition requires a strong commitment from the students entering and their parents. It involves working on the project for at least 20 hours over the remainder of Term 2 and beginning of Term 3 at home.
Work on the project can continue throughout this term and must be brought into school by Friday 19th July.
As the school can only enter 2 entries per year level, depending on the number of entries received, we might have to undertake school judging before we submit them for state-wide judging.
Please note, if your child’s project is selected for state-wide judging, there will be a $35 entry fee payable. Good luck with your projects and if there are any questions, feel free to contact me.
Thanks,
Lil and the Maths team