Mathematics and Further Maths learners at Solihull Sixth Form College have excelled in the Senior Mathematical Challenge this term and this week were presented with their certificates.
The Senior Mathematical Challenge is a 90-minute, multiple-choice test open to young mathematicians across the country. It encourages mathematical reasoning and good use of basic mathematical techniques to solve interesting problems. It is designed to make learners think, including questions that are accessible to most, while still challenging to those with more experience.
Seventeen learners at the College achieved the Bronze award in the Challenge, while eight learners achieved the higher awards. This included Rohan Rana, Pascal Yuen, Alfie Brusch, Leon Walker and Michael Masters, who achieved the Silver award and Harry Cremins, Shakur Harrison and Dan Wormald, who got the Gold award. Shakur and Dan will progress onto the Kangaroo Challenge next, which is an hour-long paper completed in College. Meanwhile, Harry Cremins, who achieved the highest score ever attained by any learner at the College, will progress to the Mathematics Olympiad, which a 3½ hour paper with very challenging questions.
Scott Fisher, Curriculum Leader for Mathematics, commented:
“I’m proud of all our learners who took on the Senior Mathematical Challenge. It is great experience for them, especially those who have ambitions to continue their Maths studies at university. The eight learners who got Silver and Gold awards achieved especially highly and should be very proud of their achievements. We wish Shakur, Dan and Harry the best of luck in the Kangaroo Challenge and Mathematics Olympiad respectively.”
10 November 2022