MATH-a-PALOOZA
Description:
Math-a-Palooza is an extravagant Math event that serves as a platform to identify and nurture the budding mathematicians within our school community. It also promises to be an unforgettable event that will kindle the flames of mathematical passion within children. Be prepared to be amazed, inspired, and captivated by the world of numbers as you join us in this quest to unravel the enigma of Mathematics. Embrace the challenge, and let your mathematical competence shine bright as we embark on this exciting journey together!
Event Specifications:
Category 1: (Sub-Junior : Grade 5 and 6)
Prelims will be conducted on the day of the event. It will include solving age-appropriate basic problems or puzzles. Top 10 teams will qualify for the next rounds.
Qualified teams will compete in two rounds of challenges which are briefly described below.
Round – 1
- Name of the competition : Smart Budget Blitz
- Format : Team of 2 members
- Duration : 30 minutes per team
Description:
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- Participants must figure out how to spend the given budget exactly without going over or under within the given time.
- The team with highest combination of exact budget calculation will be the winner.
Rubrics:
- Accuracy of the budget and time.
Round – 2
- Name of the Competition : Math relay
- Format : Team of 2 members
- Duration : 60 minutes
Description:
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- Relay will consist of 4 stages
- Participants must solve or complete each round to go to the next round.
- Each round will test their Mathematical skill.
- Event Day and Date: Thursday, 22nd August 2024
- Eligibility: Classes 5 & 6
- Type of Event: Team Event
- Number of Participants: 2 students per team
- Number of entries from school: 1 team per school
Category 2: (Junior: Grade 7 and 8)
Prelims will be conducted on the spot. It will include solving basic problems or puzzles. Top 10 teams will qualify for the next rounds.
Qualified teams will compete in two rounds of challenges which are briefly described below:
Round – 1
- Name of the Competition : Redesign the gift box
- Format : Team of 2 members
- Duration : 45 minutes
Description:
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- Teams would be given a gift box.
- Participants must redesign the gift box into a different shape and find its perimeter and area.
Note: Stationaries required for redesigning to be brought by the participants.
Rubrics:
- Creativity and reusability
Round – 2
- Name of the Competition : Puzzles time
- Format : Team of 2 members
- Duration : 45 minutes
Description:
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- Solving the Hexagonal puzzles
- Identify the Indian Mathematician behind the puzzle and speak about the contribution by that Mathematician for 2 mins.
Rubrics:
- Time taken to solve the puzzle
- Identification of the Mathematician
- Contributions of the Mathematician
- Event Day and Date: Thursday, 22nd August 2024
- Eligibility: Classes 7 & 8
- Type of Event: Team Event
- Number of Participants: 2 students per team
- Number of entries from school: 1 team per school
General Rules:
- Other necessary stationaries/materials to be brought by the participants.
- Decision of the judges shall be binding and final.
- Last date of registration is Saturday 10th August 2024.