MathSearch

Please look for information and registration details in Term 3 2009.

MathSearch is a program for talented and motivated year 11 Students. Again this year the program will be run in conjunction with the University of South Australia and the University of Adelaide over two days. One day will be held at each of the following Campuses, The University of Adelaide and City West Campus of the University of South Australia.

Numbers are limited.

Maths - Let's Do It

Fun for Girls & Boys Groups

Dates for 2009

Term 1 Friday, 13 March, 2009

Term 2 Friday, 19 June, 2009

Term 3 Friday, 28 August, 2009

Term 4 Friday, 20 November, 2009

Cost: Gold coin donation. Bring a pencil or pen, a snack and a drink

We are now accepting registrations for Maths Let’s Do It sessions for 2009. Maths Let’s Do It is a Mathematical Association of South Australia initiative that directly targets year 7 and 8 students who like maths and aims to encourage their interest. The session will involve students working collaboratively to solve problems in a fun, supported, challenging atmosphere. Qualified teachers will lead the sessions. Session notes will be available for participating schools so that activities can be trialled in your own school.

Bookings are essential. On acceptance of your booking, you will be emailed an information sheet and consent form for distribution to your students.

Please note that only registered students who have been confirmed through the MASA office may attend. To register students, please contact the Mathematical Association of South Australia’s office on 8362 4332 or by email masamail@internode.on.net. There is a limit of 12 students per school. A responsible adult from each school will need to attend with your group. This can be a parent or a teacher.

Quiz Night

Each year a Quiz Night is organised for students. This is usually in August, coinciding with National Mathematics Week.
Students (in teams of four) compete with teams from other schools and class mates for fun and cash prizes.
Questions are in sets of General Knowledge and Mathematical content. Calculators may be used.

There are two divisions: Seniors (Year 11-12) and Juniors (Year 8 -10).
Prizes are awarded in each division for Best Overall, Best Mathematics and Best General Knowledge.

Venues for 2009 at 6 City/Hills and 7 Country Schools

Schools Mathematics Competition for 'Society of Petroleum Engineers' Prizes 

/  Guidelines and Sample Questions 2008  /  

The Schools Mathematics Competition (SMC) is organised by MASA and sponsored by the "Society of Petroleum Engineers".
The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) is an international technical/professional organisation dedicated to the advancement of technology associated with the recovery of energy resources from wellbores. The South Australian section of the SPE sponsors the South Australian School Mathematics Competition as part of its commitment to the education of young people and to raise their awareness of the Society's vocation, the profession of Petroleum Engineer. The SPE considers that a career as a Petroleum Engineer offers exciting opportunities to work throughout the world in one of the many facets of the Oil and Gas Industry.

Divisions:

Junior: Up to Year 8
Intermediate: Years 9,10
Senior: Years 11,12,13

The aim of the competition is to encourage interested and motivated students to enjoy the challenge of non-standard problems. While some of the questions require extended knowledge and responses, the present format of the papers aims to give a wide range of students the opportunity to achieve some success.

Each year approx. 2000 students sit for the SMC.

Prior to the competition workshops are held at various venues to assist students' preparation.

Two Venues for Student Workshop Evening

The popular workshop evening will be conducted at

Blackfriars Priory School, Prospect,

Westminster School, Marion

SAMTQ - South Australian Mathematics Talent Quest  

The aim of SAMTQ  is to involve students of whatever mathematical ability, in a co-operative and enjoyable project activity of their choice. Participants will gain invaluable experience in areas which SACE mathematics (and other subjects as well) demand directed investigations, project work and the literacy requirement.

In 2008 SAMTQ Received Sponsorship from:

Tomarias ‘Award of Excellence’ Prize

Cadena/Foster ‘Probability’ Prize

Texas Instruments

Haese & Harris Publications

We thank our sponsors for their continued support.

This year we had success at the national competition with South Australian entries winning the National categories from Year 10 to Year 12.

Entry Details

SAMTQ 2009 is open to all students, regardless of mathematical ability from Years 8 to 12.

Entries may be from individuals, groups of at most 5 members, or from classes (which may involve six or more students).

Entries must be on the attached “School Entry Form” and must reach the MASA office in April together with the appropriate fee of $11.00 per entry.

All prize winning entries then have the chance to be selected to contend Nationally!
Entries are due by 24 June 2009 and the presentation evening is held Friday, 21 August, 2009.