During Weeks 5 and 6, we participated in the Have Sum Fun Online Mathematics Competition run by The Mathematical Association of Western Australia. The competition consisted of 3 rounds with 10 questions each. We were required to correctly answer as many questions as possible in the least amount of time. We found the first round to be the most challenging and the last round to be the easiest. Our score over the 3 rounds was 29 out of 30. Differences between the NSW and WA Maths Curriculum tripped us up in the first round where we believed the cylinder pictured had 0 “faces” and the answer required 2 “faces”. It was an important learning experience for us because it sparked much conversation between us and the teachers and we realised that there are areas of Mathematics that can be debated. 

During the first round, we realised that we had to improve our ability to work as a team. We made this a focus for the next 2 rounds and our improved teamwork led to us being more efficient when solving the problems. 

We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and we are looking forward to the next Mathematical challenge.

Myrah J, Juan J, Jaden T and Liam G - SFCC Year 4 Mathematicians