Maths At St John's
Australian Mathematics Competition
Wednesday, 7 August, 2024
This year, we will be running the Australian Mathematics Competition on Wednesday, 7 August during school hours.
This is an optional activity available to students in middle (Yr 3/4) and upper primary (Yr 5/6).
The cost of participating in the competition is $8.50 per student.
It is a one hour maths test involving 25 multiple choice and 5 questions involving a number answer, with an emphasis on problem solving strategies.
Topics may include:
- Basic arithmetic
- Fractions and ratios
- Algebra and pre-algebra
- Geometry
- Measurement
- Statistics and probability
- Problem-solving (including enumeration)
If your child would like to take part in the Australian Mathematics Competition, please let us know then keep an eye out on the permission form on SIMON over the next couple of weeks and make the payment by Wednesday, 24 July to secure your place.
Further information can be found at Australian Math Trust or if you have any queries don’t hesitate to chat with me.
Family Maths Challenge
THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO ENTER!!!
FAMILY MATHS CHALLENGE #3
I put up some cards on the wall and some have fallen off.
How many do you think I put up altogether?
How many are missing?
Make sure you show how you worked it out.
Get the Maths Challenge from your teacher and post it in the Maths Challenge box at the Office by
Friday, 14th June.
Winners will be announced at Assembly on Monday!!
Mrs Anna Hendy, St John's Primary School Maths Leader