Mathematics
St Norbert College
Numeracy Week 2024: Empowering Minds Through Numbers
Numeracy Week will be held from Thursday, 29 August to Wednesday, 4 September. This special week is dedicated to engage students with challenges and activities during Homeroom or during lunch. Numeracy Week is not just about numbers—it's about fostering critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a love for learning that extends beyond the classroom.
The schedule of events for this week is as follows:
When | Year Group | Competition | Location/Time |
Friday 30 August | Open to all | Pi writing | P3 / 1.15 pm |
Tuesday 3 September | 2 per year group & 2 staff members | Pi Eating | Outside BP forum / 1.15 pm |
Wednesday 4 September | Homeroom members | Numeracy Quiz | Homeroom 9 am --- 9.10am |
Numeracy Week | Open to all | Guess the correct number of jelly beans |
Students are invited to
- Show off their math and culinary talents in thrilling Pi Writing (to as many decimal places as you can!) and Pi Eating competitions (as fast as you can)
- “Join the Guesstification Challenge: How Many Jelly Beans in the Jar?”
- "Homeroom Quiz: Unleash Your Skills for Numeracy Week!"
Great prizes! Don't miss out on the fun to make this Numeracy week a memorable one!
Australian Mathematics Competition
Our school proudly participated in the Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC) on Tuesday, August 6th, with approximately 110 students showcasing their mathematical talents. First run in 1978, the AMC is Australia’s longest-running, largest, and most well-known math competition for school students. Each year, the competition presents unique problems crafted by leading educators and academics, aimed at challenging and extending students' problem-solving skills. Our participants embraced this opportunity with enthusiasm, reflecting our school's dedication to academic excellence. Congratulations to all who took part, and we look forward to seeing their results!
Mrs C Miranda
(Head of Learning Area - Mathematics)