Maltese students have obtained a third overall placing at the SuperTmatik Mental Maths Championship 2015 – 2016, where they’ve managed to score high positions despite strong competition.
This annual mental mathematics international championship is a mathematics competition for students aged six to 15.
Photo: MEDEMaltese students in different year groups in both primary and secondary schools have participated in one of nine categories depending on their age.
The competition promotes interest in mental mathematics and provides students with an opportunity to reinforce their skills in number and mental calculations through constructive play. It aims at honing and celebrating talent in mental mathematics.
The top placings for Maltese students are as follows:
Category 1 - pupils born in 2009
5th place: Luke Debono - St Ignatius College, Qormi San Ġorġ Primary School
8th place: Remiro Spiteri - St Ignatius College, Qormi San Ġorġ Primary School
Category 2 - pupils born in 2008
9th place: Ilenia Debono - St Ignatius College, Qormi San Ġorġ Primary School
Category 3 - pupils born in 2007
1st place: Hayden Micallef - Maria Reġina College Mellieħa Primary
2nd place: Kayden Farrugia Falzon - St Ignatius College, Qormi San Ġorġ Primary School
6th place: Daniel Petersons - from Maria Reġina College Mellieħa Primary
10th place: Milena Stagno - St Nicholas College Mġarr Primary
Category 4 - pupils born in 2006
3rd place: Jordan Camilleri - St. Theresa College - St. Venera Primary School
Category 9 - pupils born in 2001-2000.
1st place: Celeste Grech - National Sports School
8th place: Nicole Sciberras - National Sports School