Submit your entry for South African Mathematics Challenge

TEACHERS are encouraged to contribute towards building a solid mathematical foundation by entering as many learners from Grade 4-7 for the South African Mathematics Challenge (SAMC).

The SAMC is the premiere mathematics challenge in the country for primary school learners and aims to improve conceptual knowledge, the application of knowledge in new situations, problem solving, reasoning, communication and general mathematical thinking. The questions are not necessarily “difficult” – they simply address a different dimension of mathematics of which learners in the traditional curriculum have very little experience – hence the name Mathematics Challenge.

Since the SAMC currently has no sponsorship, an entry fee between R10 and R25 per learner is charged to cover operational expenses. Quintile 3, 4 and 5 public schools, as well as private schools can enter at R12 per learner payable on entering for the first round. South African schools with more than 100 entrants can enter at a reduced rate of R10 per learner and schools outside South Africa at R25 per learner. Quintile 1 and 2 schools can enter up to 100 learners free of charge. Learners who obtain at least 50 per cent in the first round will qualify for the final round on 2 August.

For more information regarding entry into the SAMC teachers can go to https://www.samf.ac.za/sa-mathematics-challenge to download the entry form or call (012) 392 9324/48 or e-mail info@samf.ac.za .