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MATH TALENT QUEST
The Mathematical Association of Western Australia
(Inc.)
PO Box 440 Mirrabooka 6941
Tel: (08) 9345 0388 Fax: (08) 9345 0488
E-mail office@mawainc.org.au
Internet: http://www.mawainc.org.au/
(Formerly the Math-O-Quest and Talent Quest competitions)
Aims of the Maths Talent Quest competition
Maths Talent Quest ('MTQ') aims to involve students of all ability levels in a cooperative
and enjoyable mathematics project activity. The MTQ is a State
competition and some of the winners go forward to the National Maths Talent
Quest held in a different State capital each year.
Why enter?
It's a wonderful experience, full of fun and enjoyment
It allows students to explore Mathematics on a class, an individual or a small
group basis. It is a great opportunity for winning certificates, prizes and awards
and the experience also helps with general project work and literacy.
The Cletus
Oakley Medal will be awarded to the 1st prizewinner from the Year 11/12 individual
student category with a Scholarship to the value of $1000 to enter the double
degree BA(Ed)/BSc program in Mathematics at Edith Cowan University kindly sponsored by Edith Cowan University.
Who can enter?
Whole classes: K-8 - free choice of topics .
(Current MTQ or past Math-O-Quest topics must not be used. Need help 9345 0388)
How to present the findings of your mathematical investigation
A mathematical investigation is an activity where mathematics is applied to systematically explore certain ideas. This could involve, for example, collecting and analysing data, finding and generalising number patterns, formulating and testing conjectures, and modelling and measuring attributes. The findings of your investigation can be presented as a report, a song, a story, an audiovisual presentation, a poster or a computer program.
What happens?
- Students may begin their projects any time - at the latest by the start of Term 2
- Late in Term 2, projects are collected and judged by the school
- Selected projects entered by the school in State level competition
- Selected winners from State judging go forward to the National
Mathematics Talent Quest.
Who Can Enter?
- Whole classes: K-8 - free choice of topics .
(Current MTQ or past Math-O-Quest topics must not be used. Need help Ph 9345 0388)
- Individuals or groups of 2 or 3 students: Years 4-12
Two topics to choose from at each year level or a general topic.
- Years 4-12 Your choice of topic*
* Individual students only
(Group members must be in the same school year).
- Merit Certificates are provided for all State entries
- State judging late July
- An Awards Night for prizewinners and participants mid August.
Rules
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Projects must be labelled with Topic name,
Year level, Student names (s), School name.
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School level judging must be delivered to the
teacher by the towards the end of Term 2
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State level judging must be delivered to Edith
Cowan, Churchlands campus in July.
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Projects may be submitted by individuals or
groups of 2 or 3 all from the same year.
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Any student must only be associated with one
project.
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Visual displays should not exceed 750mm x 750
mm x 300mm
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If a computer is used to display the work a
computer must be brought to judging.
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Projects may not have been submitted anywhere
else.
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A bibliography must be included listing
all references used in developing the project. Use Works
Cited Framework: References and Bibliographies
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Any software used must be referenced with a
clear indication at to how the software helped to develop the
investigation.
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There must acknowledgement of assistance
given by any adults (including teachers) in preparation of the
project.
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There are great dangers in breach of copyright.
Do not use any materials without clearly indicating where
it was found.
Judging Criteria
Judges will consider mathematical content, discovery
and application. Students must show they have explored other aspects
of the topic, develop some mathematics and present the topic in
their own words.
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Originality: Has the topic been thought through?
Are the ideas original?
Creative, Lateral,
Logical Thinking
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Content: Is the written report mathematically
sound? Clearly explained?
Logically developed? Problem
Solving
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Understanding: Are the maths involved obviously
understood?
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Display: Does this complement the report? (if
present)
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Presentation
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Written: Is there a high standard of neatness,
grammar, spelling? Is there a correct use of mathematical
symbols/notation?
Non Fiction
Writing
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Display: Is there a high standard of cohesion,
originality and visual appeal?
Graphic Design
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References: Is there a bibliography included
listing all references used in developing the project.? Is any
software used referenced with a clear indication at to how the
software helped to develop the investigation? Is there acknowledgement
of assistance given by any adults (including teachers) in preparation
of the project?
Use Works
Cited Framework: References and Bibliographies
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