The results are in and Armidale students have been named among the top performers across regional NSW in Newcastle Permanent's 40th annual Primary School Mathematics Competition.
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The exam saw more than 17,500 students across 290 schools put their numeracy and problem solving skills to the test this August with zero help from calculators, rulers or other mathematical instruments.
Newcastle Permanent's Chief Customer Experience and Delivery Officer, Paul Juergens, said it was pleasing to see so many students continue to excel in the exam four decades on from its inception in 1981.
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"The Newcastle Permanent Primary School Mathematics Competition has been encouraging students to become enthusiastic about maths for 40 years and its great to see this exam continue to challenge the mathematics skills of over 17,500 young students.
"We know this year has been a difficult year for students, teachers and parents but the outstanding results of Armidale students clearly reflects continued dedication and commitment of many to learn and test themselves despite these external challenges," Mr Juergens said.
Armidale students recognised for their outstanding achievements included Ashlee Morgan from Bald Blair Public School who won the Year 6 District Award and Tristan Todd from St Mary's Primary School who won the year 5 District Award.
Newcastle Permanent's Armidale Branch Lending Manager, Terry Manning, presented the winners with a special award and prize account to acknowledge their achievements.
"I'm very proud to meet and congratulate the bright young people who have shown themselves to be passionate about maths and its everyday application. It's clear these students have an aptitude for maths and we'll no doubt see big things from them in the future," Terry Manning said.
The Newcastle Permanent Primary School Mathematics Competition is the largest and longest running competition of its kind in Australia. Over half a million year 5 and 6 students have participated since its inception 40 years ago, providing them with the opportunity to gain invaluable problem solving skills.
Are you smarter than a 5th grader? Check your knowledge against three questions from this year's exam. Remember, no calculators, rulers or other instruments.
1. What is the difference between 710 and 157 ?
(A) 553 (B) 563 (C) 653 (D) 867
2. How many letters of the word BATH have 2 lines of symmetry?
(A) 0 (B) 1 (C) 2 (D) 3
3. The number of minutes in 210 seconds is:
