CHMS No.1 to host Maths Olympiad camp cum selection
KUCHING: A Mathematics Olympiad training camp and National Matheletes selection 2018 will be held at Chung Hua Middle School No.1 (CHMS No.1) on June 9 to 12 from 8.30am to 5pm.
Some 200 participants from 43 secondary schools in Sarawak, Kuala Lumpur and Johor are expected in the event which is jointly organised by CHMS No.1 with Malaysia Mathematics Olympiad Association and E Mathematics Olympiad System.
Participants from Primary schools will have their camp cum selection on June 11 and 12 according to a publicity release yesterday.
All participants are reminded to report on time, bring their own stationery as well as craft tools.
The topics will include magic squares, algebra, permutation, combination, number theory, pigeon hole principle, geometry among others.
Mathematics Olympiad is an internationally recognised competition whereby the results can be used for the application of some scholarships.
Through training, learning and competing, students develop the ability to solve problems critically through analytical thinking skill independently.
A total of 120 trophies in Gold, Silver and Bronze will be up for grabs including an Overall Champion trophy for each level. Participants will also receive certificates of participation.
World Mathematics Competition vice chairman Yang Kuo Fang will be invited facilitator of the event.
Yang was the coach for Team Malaysia at various international competitions including International Mathematics Competition ( IMC), World Mathematics Invitational ( WMI), World Mathematics Team Championship ( WMTC), International Teenagers Mathematics Olympiad (AITMO) and Primary Maths World Contest (PMWC).
For more information, contact Diane Sim at 013- 802 0090 or Yee Kim Hoong 012- 275 2145.