Mathematics Enrichment Program for Young Australians
Run by the Australian Mathematics Trust, the challenge is open to high achieving students in grades 7-10 and runs at various levels (based on age and previous experience with the program). Even the best students will find this challenge difficult. The program involves a detailed study of the works of a famous mathematician. Students are given their own textbook on the topic to help them learn new techniques which they then must use to solve a fortnightly challenge question. The program is designed to be mostly self-directed learning.
The aim of this program is to encourage and foster a greater interest in and awareness of the power of mathematics as well as a discovery of the joy of problem solving in mathematics. This program will run during terms 2 and 3.