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The 2008 Maths Talent Quest is now finished. Thank you to all people who assisted in making this a great event and congratulations to all students for their amazing and creative entries. Participation certificates are available to download now.
Encouragement and Credit certificates will be sent out by mail in the next few weeks. If you haven’t received your certificates by the 10th of October 2008, please contact the MAV office on (03) 9380 2399. Distinction and High Distinction certificates will be awarded at the National and State Award Ceremony on the 23rd of October. Keep an eye out for more information regarding your attendance at this amazing event.
In its
26th year, the Maths Talent Quest (MTQ) is an important component of the student activities program within the MAV that promotes mathematics across the curriculum and provides students with an opportunity to apply their knowledge of mathematics to a diverse range of topics. It encourages students to think deeply about mathematics and to use
mathematics in everyday contexts.
The Maths Talent Quest (MTQ) was first held in 1982. It is organised by the Student Activities Committee of The Mathematical Association of Victoria and is open to all primary and secondary students in Victoria and Tasmania. The MTQ aims to promote interest in mathematics and foster positive attitudes amongst students, teachers and parents. The focus is on the process of mathematical investigations.
Looking at real life situations and finding that mathematics is everywhere, captures the imagination of both teachers and students alike. The Maths Talent Quest allows students to investigate mathematics on an individual/group/class basis with the chance to have fun, see mathematics in real life situations and receive some recognition in the process.
All entrants will receive a certificate. Book vouchers will be awarded to the High Distinction and Distinction winners for each year level at an Awards Ceremony (date TBA). The entries that receive a High Distinction at State level are judged separately and the top entries are then forwarded for Judging in the National Maths Talent Quest. National Award Winners will be presented with their prizes at the Victorian Awards Ceremony.
Some important information and changes to the MTQ for 2008:
- Please download the Information Booklet from the MAV website - this is your ‘Number 1’ source for MTQ information.
- Check the MAV website regularly for
updates.
- Registration will open in Term 2 and will be available on the MAV website.
- You are required to complete your School Judging and select entries to send to the State Judging BEFORE you register on the MAV website.
- Every entry submitted MUST include a
SEPARATE log book/journal/diary detailing the student/s progress and reflections.
- Schools can now enter a maximum of eight entries per year level.
- It is compulsory for each metropolitan
school to provide a minimum of two hours judging. Where schools have more than ten entries, an extra two hours of judging must be provided for every five extra entries. Regional schools are also encouraged to
par ticipate in judging.
- All participating students will receive a
certificate.
- Winning students will receive a certificate and book voucher – no cash prizes will be given.
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Important Diary Dates
| NOW |
Download the Information Bookle from the MAV website and start thinking about your entry |
| Term 2 |
Registration of entries opens on the MAV website |
| Mon 21 July |
FINAL date for receipt of registrations |
Thurs 7 and
Fri 8 August
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Primary and Secondary School entries to arrive at the State Judging Centre |
Sun 10 to
Sat 16 Aug
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State Judging at La Trobe University, Bundoora |
| Tues 19 Aug |
Display of all entries (AM)
Collection of entries (PM) |
| Thurs 23 Oct |
Awards Ceremony |
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MTQ Cost Structure
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| Number of entries per year level (max 8) |
Fee per year level - MAV Members (incl. GST) |
Fee per year level - Non-Members (incl. GST) |
| 1 |
$20.00 |
$25.00 |
| 2 |
$40.00 |
$50.00 |
| 3 |
$60.00 |
$75.00 |
| 4 |
$80.00 |
$100.00 |
| 5 |
$100.00 |
$125.00 |
| 6 |
$120.00 |
$150.00 |
| 7 |
$140.00 |
$175.00 |
| 8 |
$160.00 |
$200.00 |
All Tasmanian schools will receive a $5.00
discount on EACH ENTRY when invoiced
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For more information contact: Jennifer Bowden |
