OLYMPIAD ENTRIES
Step into the world of mathematics excellence with MAB Trust’s PSMO, JSMO, and SSMO competitions! Open to students from Standard/Grade 5 to A Levels, these exciting contests offer a platform for young mathematicians to showcase their skills.
Objectives of Mathematics Competitions:
- To stimulate curiosity, enthusiasm, and love for Mathematics.
- To expose learners to important Mathematical concepts at the school level.
- To introduce learners to innovative techniques of problem-solving.
- To supplement the school mathematics curriculum in line with international standards.
- To develop mathematically gifted learners in higher-order thinking skills.
- To foster mathematical creativity and ingenuity at the school level.
- To provide for the satisfaction, joy, and thrill of problem-solving.
- To prepare learners for international mathematics competitions.
PSMO, JSMO & SSMO
Open to Standard/Grade 5 to 7, Form 1 to 3 & Form 4 to A Levels respectively.
Competition Structure
The competition questions are sent to participating schools, and students sit for the contest in their own schools. The competitions consist of two rounds:
First Round (early March)
Students attempt 20 multiple-choice questions, with a time limit of 60 minutes.
Second Round (end of March)
Open to contestants who scored 50% and above in the first round, this round consists of short answer questions. Students have 60 minutes to complete the paper.
Marking
Open to contestants who scored 50% and above in the first round, this round consists of short answer questions. Students have 60 minutes to complete the paper.
Mathematics Collaborative Contest (MCC)
To ensure a thrilling and educational experience, registered schools will receive detailed information about the competition format and rules. On the day of the event, each school will be assigned a well-trained guide to assist contestants and explain the rules at each stage.
Collaborative Contest Competition Format
Team Phase ( 30 minutes )
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Sprint Phase (10-15 Minutes)
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Relay Phase (30 Minutes)
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Botswana Mathematics Festival (BMF)
The BMF offers students a one-of-a-kind opportunity to explore the wonders of mathematics through a variety of engaging activities. Participating schools will receive detailed information about the event format, rules, and guidelines.
BMF Activities Overview
Math Quiz Showdown ( 1 hour )
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Math Poetry Slam ( 45 minutes )
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Math Debate Challenge ( 1 hour 30 minutes )
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Creative Math Problem Solving ( 1 hour )
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