Living Maths Olympiad 2017 - Papers are NOW online

Dear Principals, HOD’s, teachers, Home-school heads, mathematicians and colleagues,

The 2017 Living Maths Olympiad for grades (K)R-9 is officially ready.

For schools that are in South Africa  the Olympiad notices and instructions are here

For schools that are OUTSIDE of South Africa  the Olympiad International notices and instructions are here

The 2017 Olympiad papers are here

The Olympiad Certificates are here (Please let us know if you want the WORD versions for mail merging or translating the certificates into a different language)

Olympiad resources including past papers (we will always add additional content – feel free to visit the Living Maths or the Living Maths International Maths Olympiad Facebook page)

The updated Errors sheet can be found here – this sheet will be updated on a daily basis based on feedback that we receive from teachers.  We will then update the papers online.  If you have already printed out your papers then please read through the errors sheet to see if there are any queries on questions or the marking memo.

We kindly request that you print out the Instructions sheet and main notice before taking part.  The instructions and the main notice will explain everything that you need to know.  Of course feel free to email us if you have any questions.

South African Schools can write any time from 16 October until 17 November 2017. 

International schools (IE Schools that are not in South Africa) can write 16 October until 22 December 2017.

Special thanks go to Sally Goldman for editing the papers, moderating the questions and her very sound advice.  Thanks to Andre Lamprecht, , Patsy Marthinussen, Bertus Basson, Leon Roodeand for translating the papers into Afrikaans.

Please forward this email to any teachers or schools who may be able to benefit from its contents.

Good Luck and enjoy!

Regards

Steve (Olympiad Convenor 2017)

Steve Sherman (Chief Imagination Officer and Executive Day Dreamer)

LIVING MATHS
P.O. Box 195, Bergvliet, 7864
Cape Town, South Africa 

Phys address: 370b Main Road, Observatory (CT Science Centre), 7925
Email: steve@livingmaths.com  www.livingmaths.com
Tel:+27 (0) 21 813 9449
Mobile: +27 (0) 83 308 3883
Fax: 086 671 0953

International fax: +27 88 021 712 5 111

Skype: livingmaths

Twitter: @livingmaths

Cape Town Maths Day for primary school teachers

Inspirational speakers covering hot maths topics

Hi Primary School Teachers! In a unique collaboration between Matific, Sharp Calculators  and Living Maths, we are excited to present the Cape Town Maths Daybeing held at The Grove Primary School on Saturday morning, 14 May 2016.  We have packed the morning with great presentations and  interactive workshops, with loads of free giveaways and prizes!  By the end of the day, you will gain an excellent understanding of how to incorporate digital learning in your classroom, some fantastic practical tips and free Goody Bag to take home with you! Matific:  Incorporating Technology In The Classroom Presented by Lynn Ross, Matific Country Manager   Sharp Calculators: Calculator Skills For Primary School Maths Presented by Tal Moore, Calculator Support Specialist   Living Maths:  Tech For Techno Peasants Presented by Steve Sherman, Chief Imagination Officer If you're curious about what teachers are doing in their classrooms today, want new maths ideas for your learners, wish to connect with passionate, like-minded teachers or just want to learn a little bit more about digital learning, this event is for you. We are excited to make this an unforgettable education experience  for everyone! We look forward to seeing you there, Lynn Ross Matific Country Manager Email: lynn@matific.com Mobile: +27 (0) 62 625 2046 EVENT INFORMATION WHEN Saturday, 14 May 2016 8:30am - Registration muffins and coffee served! 9am to 11:30am- Programme  WHERE The Grove Primary School Grove Ave, Claremont, CapeTown, WC 7708 COST FREE Admission Limited Spaces Available! Register early for your FREE ticket FIND OUT MORE AND REGISTER HERE!

Living Maths Mathletics Olympiad 2014

Some news about the maths Olympiad........

Dear Teachers and colleagues,

We are in the final phase of preparation for the 2014 Living Maths Olympiad.

This Olympiad is aimed at students from K-9.  On average we have about 170 000  students participate from around the world every year.  If you do not want to participate but still want to receive the links to the papers, we would be delighted to keep you on our mailing list.

The papers will all be online by the 6th of October 2014.  Schools will have ample time to write the papers and submit the results.

South African Schools can write from 6 October 2014 until 17 November 2014.
International Schools can write from 6 October 2014 until 19 December 2014

All our notices and resources are available online.  If you would like your students to do some old papers, please feel free to make use of the links on our website.
http://www.livingmaths.com/living-maths-olympiad/

As soon as the papers have been uploaded, we will send out a reminder. Kindly forward this message to any of your colleagues that might be interested.  They can sign up to our list over here:
http://lists.livingmaths.com/mailman/listinfo/olympiad_lists.livingmaths.com

Yours in mathematics,

Steve Sherman  (Living Maths Olympiad convenor 2014)

LIVING MATHS
P.O. Box 195, Bergvliet, 7864
Cape Town, South Africa 
Phys address: 370 Main Road, Observatory (CT Science Centre)
Email: livmath@iafrica.com  
www.livingmaths.com
Twitter: @livingmaths