Mental Maths Competition - 2021
1. Mental Maths Competition is for students studying in KG2 to Grade 7 (For UK Year 1 to 8).
2. Students can participate through their schools only.
3. Reference study material kit has 3 workbooks and a model paper. The worksheets are designed in such a way that students can study and practice on their own - without much support from parents or teachers. Learning on their own makes a great experience for them. Early success in problem solving enhances their self esteem and encourages them to solve even more challenging problems.
4. First round examination details:-
a. The examination will be held online between February and April, 2021.
b. Time duration will be 1 hour. Max. Marks - 100 for all grades.
c. No negative marking for first round of examination.
5. Management reserves right to change date and/or venue due to unforeseen events.
6. All participating students will get certificate.
7. Students scoring cut-off marks and above will be selected for “Grand Finale”. The date of Grand Finale will be announced later.
8. Cut-off marks for Grand Finale :-
a. KG2 - No Grand Finale and cash prizes for KG 2 students
b. Grade 1 : 80 / 100
b. Grade 2 - 4 : 70 / 100
c. Grade 5 - 7 : 70 / 100
9. Grand Finale key points:-
a. Grand Finale fees is AED 60 + VAT. Time duration is 45 minutes. Total marks will be same as first round.
b. Negative marking system - Half mark will be reduced for every wrong answer.
c. Syllabus will be same as first round but with increased level of difficulty
10. Awards, recognition and prizes -
a. 1st prize – AED 1,500 /- + Trophy + Certificate of Merit
b. 2nd prize – AED 1,000 /- + Trophy + Certificate of Merit
c. 3rd prize – AED 500 /- + Trophy + Certificate of Merit
d. At School Level - Top 3 students from each class will be awarded Medals and Certificate of Merit for their Grand Finale performance.
If there is a tie, first round marks will be considered to resolve the tie. If a tie for any position remains unresolved, ALL prizes for that Grade will be recomputed and distributed in such a way that First, Second and Third individual prize money is in the ratio of 3:2:1 The total prize money remains the same irrespective of how many students get the prizes.
11. Competition entry fee and cost of study material is AED 80. Shipping charges applicable if shipped to student directly.