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Siyanqoba Regional Olympiad Training Programme
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'Siyanqoba' means 'we are winning' and is a good motto for the training plan. We hope that learners will experience a feeling that they are winning, when they qualify for the Second or Final rounds of the South African Mathematics Olympiad, are selected for the ASSA SA Maths Team Competition or attend a SAMF Olympiad camp.
Hard work and training throughout the year are necessary in order to improve one’s mathematical skills and performance in mathematical Olympiads. The regional programme envisages addressing this problem by providing Olympiad training in different centres throughout the country.
The programme is funded by the Department of Science and Innovation and is offered free of charge to talented high school students throughout the country who show particular ability and interest in mathematics. The programme concentrates on developing problem solving skills, unlike in regular school curricula where the focus is more on solving routine-type questions. The emphasis is on the understanding of mathematical concepts rather than pure memorization of formulae. It furthermore covers enrichment material which is not in the school curriculum and aims to improve our competitiveness internationally.
The programme is NOT:
The established training centres for the project are:
Register as online user to gain access to advanced training sessions videotaped by St Stithians College. Link at bottom of the page.
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A case study of the UP Siyanqoba mathematics enrichment programme: Where did they go? Dr Harry Wiggins, University of Pretoria: Presentation  |
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