Students that participated in the Australian Maths Competition will have come home/be coming home with their certificates which have their award level on them. Please see below for the award scale.

Participation

Awarded to a student who has participated in the competition and received no higher award.

Proficiency

Awarded to a student who has received a pre-set score and received no higher award.

Students who achieve proficiency have demonstrated competency at mathematical problem solving to Australian standards.

Credit

Awarded to a student who is in the top 55% of their year and region (60% for Senior division) and has received no higher award.

Distinction

Awarded to a student who is in the top 20% of their year and region (25% for Senior division) and has received no higher award.

High Distinction

Awarded to a student who is in the top 3% of their year and region (top 5% for Senior division) and has received no higher award.

Best in School

Awarded to the student with the best overall result in a school, after adjustment for year level. It is only awarded if the achievement is at least a Distinction, and there are at least 50 entries (secondary divisions) or 30 entries (primary divisions) in the school. There may be more than one winner if adjusted scores are equal.

Students that were awarded a Distinction or High Distinction will be handed their certificates at the first senior assembly in Term 4 (Friday the 24 of October). Please see the attached image for the students that will be awarded at the assembly.

Congratulations to all students for their effort in the Australian Maths Competition!

Principal Awards