2009

The 2009 AMC

The 2009 AMC, the 32nd AMC, was held on Thursday 06 August. A record number of students have met the demanding standards required to win a medal. For the first time medals have been won in Iran, South Korea and Trinidad and Tobago. We thank schools from around Australia and countries in the Asia Pacific region for their continued support of this event which dates back to 1978 and continues to be the major mathematics school enrichment event in the region. It is also the first part of a further enrichment and problem solving program. In Australia it is also the basis of the program for training for the International Mathematical Olympiad.

This competition tests everything through from basic numeracy skills through to advanced problem solving, and this is the second year we have awarded a Proficiency Certificate for students reaching a pre-set standard in both skills and problem solving, using their skills in the world around them.

In 2008 the AMC yielded seven perfect scores. This year there are over 20, but none in the Senior Division and just two, both from Singapore, in the Intermediate Division.

Since 2004 the event has also been held for students in primary schools. Medals are not issued for primary students but perfect scores (Peter O'Halloran Certificates) are acknowledged and are listed below.

The list of medallists is given below.

Australia

Those from Australia were presented at the Shine Dome, Canberra, on Friday 13 November, by the President of the Australian Academy of Science, Professor Kurt Lambeck.

The Australian medallists are pictured above with Professors Lambeck and Taylor in front of the Shine Dome, Australian Academy of Science, Canberra.

New Zealand

New Zealand Medals were presented in Palmerston North on Tuesday 29 September, in conjunction with the biennial conference of the New Zealand Association of Mathematics Teachers.

From left, Professor Peter Taylor, David Shin, Warren Wang, Michael Wang and Byung-Cheol Cho.

Philippines

Philippine medals were presented in Manila on Monday 19 October 2009, at the Sofitel Plaza Hotel, Manila, presided by Philippine Senator Peter Cayetano.

Pictured at the ceremony from left, Dr Simon Chua, President Mathematics Trainers Guild, Ms Juemain Diaz de Rivera, Public Affairs Manager of the Australian Embassy, Dr Leticia V Catris, Deputy Director and OIC, Science Education Institute of Department of Science and Technology, Senator Cayetano, Julius Vincent Sy, Justin Edric Yturzaeta, Seanne Ng, Amiel Sy and Professor Taylor.

Singapore

Singapore Medals were presented at a function at the Novotel Hotel, Clarke Quay, Singapore, on Thursday 22 October, by Australian High Commissioner Mr Doug Chester. Nine of the ten medallists are shown below.

Malaysia

Malaysian medals were presented at a national function in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday 26 October at the New Era College, Kajang.

Pictured are perfect scorers and medallists with the presenters. From left Beh Guan Hong (perfect score), Teh Zee Hoe (perfect score), Kong Yi Kye (both medal and perfect score), How Si Yu (medal), Dr Lai Hoi Chaw, Malaysian National Director Lim Chong Keang, Mr Arthur Spyrou, Counsellor (Political/ Economic) at Australian High Commission, Ms Suzanne Fraser, Manager Australian Mathematics Trust, Mr Greg Taylor, Chairman of AMT Board, Tham Ying Hong.

Iran

The Iranian medal was presented in February at a school ceremony. WFNMC Vice President Dr Ali Rejali, who lives in Isfahan, presented the medal while visiting Tehran.

From left to right Ms. Poormohammad ( Physics teacher), Ms. Salehi ( Math teacher), Ms. Mahdavi ( The head of Shahid Mahdavi Educational Complex), Maryam Ebrahimi Azar (Student), Dr. Rejali and Ms. Solgi (high school principal).

Taiwan

Three of the Taiwan medals were presented at a function on Friday 12 March 2010 at Taipei Dun-Hua Municipal Junior High School by Professor Taylor.

Shown are from left Ho Hsing Yieh, Lin Ching Kao, Professor Taylor, Chen Hung Lin and Taiwan National Director of AMC Mr Sun Wen-Hsien.

Hong Kong

The Hong Kong medals were presented at a function at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, on Monday 15 March 2010.

Shown are from left Mr Lee Pak Leung, Chief Curriculum Development Officer, Mathematics Section, Education Bureau, Wong Sze Nga (perfect scorer), Professor Taylor, Chan Yin Hong, Tseung Chi Yuen, Mr Les Luck, Australian Consul-General in Hong Kong.

Indonesia

There were three Indonesia Medals, each involving a perfect score. These were presented at a function at the J.W. Marriot Hotel, Jakarta, on Saturday, 20 March, 2010 by the President of Mathematics Education Clinic, Mr. Ridwan Hasan Saputra.

Pictured at the ceremony, from left Mr. Herjaya JJ, Richard Akira Heru, Fransisca Susan Gozali, Stephen Sanjaya and Mr. Ridwan Hasan Saputra.

Thailand

The Thailand medal was presented by Professor Taylor during his visit to Patumwan Demonstration School on Wednesday 16 February 2011.

Here Passawut Sukpanichnant is seen with Professor Taylor and the school's director Somluk Channoi.

* denotes perfect score: Peter O'Halloran certificate