Enter the mathematics competition that counts

Grade Four to Seven learners are invited to partake in the South African Mathematics Challenge (SAMC) which is taking place from May 7 -11.

This will enable learners to attain the necessary skills to solve problems.

Teachers are encouraged to enter their primary school learners for the 2018 SAMC.

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The closing date for entries is the 26th of April.

The challenge is a national competition for primary school learners and is endorsed by the Department of Basic Education.

It aims to improve conceptual knowledge, the application of knowledge in new situations, problem-solving, reasoning, communication and general mathematical thinking.

The first round consists of separate papers for Grades Four to Seven.

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Each paper is an hour long and consists of 20 multiple-choice questions.

An entry fee from R8 to R25 per learner is charged to cover operational expenses.

Learners who obtain at least 50 per cent in the first round will qualify for the final round on August 1.

Professor Johann Engelbrecht, the executive director of the South African Mathematics Foundation (SAMF), encourages all primary schools in the country to enter the SAMC.

“The Mathematics Challenge is one of the key vehicles to improve problem-solving skills and enables learners from a young age to think outside of the box,” said Professor Engelbrecht.

Awards such as the Best Performing School, Best New Performing School, Best Participating School and Best Performing per Quantile are presented at the SAMF’s annual awards function to be held later this year.

For more information regarding the 2018 SAMC teachers, go to www.samf.ac.za/sa-mathematics-challenge to download the entry form or call (012) 392 9324/48.

Alternatively, send an email to rasehwetep@samf.ac.za.