St Joseph’s Primary School Taree, Taree West Pubic School, Tinonee Public School and Wingham Brush Public School students will put their mathematics and problem solving skills to the test in the 38th annual Newcastle Permanent Primary School Mathematics Competition.
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About 1700 students from 38 schools on the Mid North Coast will take part in the competition on Wednesday, August 22.
Year 5 and 6 students will sit the 35 question paper without calculators, rulers or other mathematical equipment.
Newcastle Permanent Coffs Harbour mobile lending manager Anita Kleyn said the competition “promotes the fun of overcoming maths challenges while teaching students fundamental life skills.”
“It aims to encourage students to enjoy maths, by challenging them to use problem-solving skills in life-based situations.
“Since 1981, primary school children across regional NSW have been tackling the maths challenges we’ve set.
“We’re really excited that we have so many local students taking part this year and we hope everyone has a great time challenging themselves.
“The exam helps students to develop mathematics and problem solving skills which are invaluable at all ages.
“Each year students produce some outstanding results and again this year we expect to find some exceptional young minds in our regional schools,” Ms Kleyn said.
The competition is the largest of its kind and is open to all primary school students in Year 5 and 6.
Awards will be presented to winners in each region.
