2023 Mathematics Challenge

30 Oct - 27 Nov, 2023

9:00 am

Open to partner schools:

Dates: November 2023

This program is designed to take around 30 minutes of class time per week. Students can choose to complete additional tasks that will contribute to a GRIT Award each week, nominated by KIOSC and class teachers. At the end of the competition, the school with the most contribution will win a school award.

Beginning 2023, KIOSC will launch the competition in Schools! KIOSC will visit or provide an online session where students will learn about the competition and create a SCRATCH Game themed around their topic – Theta World or City Experience. This game can be submitted to win prizes.

Yr 7: Theta World

Students have a different mathematical problem to solve each week in the amazing Theme Park – Theta World!

In partnership with MATHSPACE, KIOSC hosts a 3 week online Maths Competition. Each week there are 2 tasks for students to complete:

  1. MATHSPACE: Pre Challenge questions to get learners practicing their maths skills (optional),
  2. Challenge Question: The Theme Park Challenge question
    • Week 1 – KIOSC Lesson @ School
      • Introduction to program and a fun Scratch game creation to launch the competition.
      • Submit game over the next 2 weeks to win a prize.
    • Week 2 – Waffles!
    • Week 3 – Ride Data

Yr 8: City Experience

Students have a different mathematical problem to solve each week in the amazing City Experience!

  1. MATHSPACE: Pre Challenge questions to get learners practicing their math skills (optional),
  2. Challenge Question: The City Experience Challenge question
    • Week 1 – KIOSC Lesson @ School
      • Introduction to program and a fun Scratch game creation to launch the competition.
      • Submit game over the next 2 weeks to win a prize.
    • Week 2 – Aquarium
    • Week 3- Internet Cafe