Enter maths competition
Secondary schools are encouraged to enter learners for the competition, aimed at improving learners’ mathematical competencies.
ENTRIES for the 2020 Old Mutual South African Mathematics Olympiad (SAMO) close on 31 January.
Old Mutual Limited has partnered with the South African Mathematics Foundation (SAMF) as headline sponsor for the SAMO, a national competition for Grade 8 to 12 learners.
Secondary schools are encouraged to enter their learners for the three-round competition aimed at improving learners’ mathematical competencies. The First Round of the SAMO will be on 12 March at participating schools. The SAMO goes beyond the school curriculum by exposing learners to non-routine mathematical problems that will test and improve their logical and analytical thinking skills.
The Olympiad, which is also co-sponsored by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA), attracts approximately 100 000 participants annually. Quintile 1 and 2 (no fee paying) schools can enter up to 100 learners free of charge. The first round papers consists of 20 multiple-choice questions and learners have one hour to complete the paper. There is a junior division with separate papers for Grades 8 and 9 and a senior division with one paper for Grades 10 to 12.
Contact 012 392 9372 or email: info@samf.ac.za. The entry form and link to register online is available at www.samf.ac.za.
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