Mathematics 2024

Mathematics - In our classrooms 

Welcome back to our school community and a very warm welcome to new students and their families. 

I am very proud of how our students have settled into routines – their organisation and work ethic is commended. 

Each year, Vermont Secondary College provides opportunities for interested students to enhance their Mathematical knowledge and understanding through competitions held at the school. The following maths enrichment activities are scheduled for Semester 1 2024.  

The University of Melbourne School Mathematics Competition 

When: 1st May 2024 Entry closing date: 18th March  Cost: $7.00 per student 

This competition is of a demanding standard, designed to identify real mathematical talent. Participation is likely to be rewarding only to those students who have a real love for, and ability in, mathematics. A limited number of students from year 7 to 12 will be invited to participate.  Further information: https://mathscomp.ms.unimelb.edu.au/ 

Computational and Algorithmic Thinking (CAT) 

 When: 22nd May 2024 Entry closing date: 18th March  Cost: $8.50 per student 

This is a one-hour problem-solving competition designed to encourage student curiosity and promote multiple modes of thinking. Students do not need computer programming ability, but the competition helps identify students’ computer programming potential. Open to all interested students in years 7-12. Further information: https://www.amt.edu.au/cat 

Maths for young Australians: Maths Challenge 

When: 3-week period during in Term 2 2024 Entry closing date: 18th March Cost: $29.00 per student  

This is a multi-week mathematical problem-solving challenge for select students in years 7-10. Participants get a problem book with six challenging math problems that require time and persistence but are based on maths that should be known at their level. They can collaborate but must submit their own solutions for each problem. Further information:  https://www.amt.edu.au/challenge 

Mathematics and Statistics Research Competition

 When: Research problem booklets available on 14th March 2024 Submissions Close: 31st July  Cost: Free 

Students may work in a team, or on their own, to research into one chosen project from a set of open-ended research problems. The competition is free to enter, and no registration is required. Students enter the competition when they submit a completed research project by the deadline. Further information: go.unimelb.edu.au/m8gi 

Please be aware that entries to some of these competitions will be by invitation only and limited in number. Expression of interest forms will be distributed to parents and students via Compass. Please watch for event notices and stay tuned for announcements about the Semester 2 Competition schedule, featuring our biggest events ICAS and AMC which are open to all students in years 7-10. 

If you have any further questions, please contact: 

Anthony Keatch Mathematics Programs and Competitions Email:  KeatchA@vermontsc.vic.edu.au