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Aims of the Math Talent Quest competition
Mathematics Talent Quest (‘MTQ’) aims to involve students of all ability levels in a co-operative and enjoyable mathematical investigation.
Why enter?
It allows students to explore Mathematics on a class, an individual or a small group basis. It is a great opportunity for winning certificates, prizes and awards and the experience also helps with general projects, investigations and literacy. If the 1st prizewinner from the Year 11/12 is in the Individual Student category, he or she will be awarded the Cletus Oakley Medal by MAWA and a Scholarship to the value of $1000 to enter the double degree BA(Ed)/BSc program in Mathematics at Edith Cowan University in either 2009 or 2010 kindly sponsored by Edith Cowan University.
Who can enter?
- Whole classes: K-8
- Individuals (Yrs 4-12) or groups of 2 to 4 students (Yrs 4-12)
Recent MTQ topics must not be used. Need help 9345 0388.
- Whole class Years K-8: Your own choice of topic.
- Individuals Years 4-12 or groups of two to four students Years 4-12: Choose from two topics at each year level:
| Year | Topic 1 | Topic 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Year 4 | Flags | Triangles |
| Year 5 | Symmetrical Time | Braille |
| Year 6 | Golf | Domino Magic Squares |
| Year 7 | Prehistoric Proportions | Counter Act |
| Year 8 | Finish the Game | Postage Stamps |
| Year 9 | Fruit Machines | Soap Bubbbles |
| Year 10 | Riffle the Cards | How Truthful is the Map |
| Year 11/12 * | Choose Your Partner | Spirals |
* Year 11/12 may also choose their own topic
How to present the findings of your mathematical investigation
A mathematical investigation is an activity where mathematics is applied to systematically explore certain ideas. This could involve, for example, collecting and analysing data, finding and generalising number patterns, formulating and testing conjectures, and modelling and measuring attributes. The findings of the investigation can be presented as a report, a poster, a calculator/computer program, a story or an audio visual presentation.
What happens?
- Teachers may decide to make the MTQ projects an investigative part of their course work
- Students may begin their projects any time - at the latest by the start of Term 2.
- Late in Term 2, projects are collected and judged by the school.
- Selected projects are entered by the school in the State level competition.
- Selected winners from the State judging go forward to the National Mathematics Talent Quest.
General details
- An information pack containing general information, judging criteria, and entry rules together with topic details will be sent after registration.
- After the school judging (late June), the school will nominate and pay for each State entry.
- Merit certificates are provided for all State entries.
- State judging - Thursday 24 to Saturday 26 July 2008.
- Awards Night for prize winners and participants Friday 3 August 2007.
Need help?
Contact the MAWA office if you need assistance in guiding students through the MTQ - 9345 0388 or email office@mawainc.org.au.
Registration details
- Schools pay a registration fee for entry to the competition.
- On receipt of completed registration form and fee, the information pack and topic details will be sent.
- Registration forms are due in the MAWA office by Friday 14 March 2008.
Maths Talent Quest 2008 Registration Form