{"id":15639,"date":"2024-03-26T10:23:01","date_gmt":"2024-03-26T10:23:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rgsc.govmu.org\/rgsc\/?page_id=15639"},"modified":"2024-05-23T07:29:13","modified_gmt":"2024-05-23T07:29:13","slug":"national-mathematics-contest-2024","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rgsc.govmu.org\/rgsc\/?page_id=15639","title":{"rendered":"NATIONAL MATHEMATICS CONTEST 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">1. INTRODUCTION<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=&#8221;normal&#8221; color=&#8221;#000000&#8243;][vc_column_text]Mathematics is the Queen of all Sciences. It is that one subject area that can be considered to fulfil most of the human needs related to diverse aspects of everyday life. Math improves our thinking, our analytical thinking and reasoning ability. The promotion of Mathematics is key to the promotion of scientific and mathematical literacy. With the advent of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, metaverse, data science, blockchain etc, excellence in mathematical sciences is becoming a key requirement for the development of a workforce\u00a0\u00a0 that can adapt to the evolving emerging technologies.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The 2<sup>nd<\/sup> edition of the National Mathematics Contest is being organised by the Rajiv Gandhi Science Centre, in collaboration with the High Commission of India and the Mauritius Institute of Education.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=&#8221;normal&#8221; color=&#8221;#000000&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;150px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: right;\">2. OBJECTIVES<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=&#8221;normal&#8221; color=&#8221;#000000&#8243;][vc_column_text]The National Mathematics Contest is a competitive assessment of students for their mathematical skills and abilities. The primary objective is to instill a competitive mindset in students while unveiling the actual meaning of math learning. It also contributes to foster an interest in math and improve the mathematical skills of participants through individual competitions. Students develop good learning abilities. It strengthens their fundamental knowledge of problems.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;14344&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; qode_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/211880595741563&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;14347&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; qode_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/211880595741563&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4>3. WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=&#8221;normal&#8221; color=&#8221;#000000&#8243;][vc_column_text]The contest is open to secondary school students of Grade 9 (or equivalent) in Mauritius. Participation is individual.\u00a0 Each school may send a <strong>MAXIMUM of THREE<\/strong> participants. Participation must be endorsed by a Supervising Teacher\/School Representative.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: right;\">4. HOW TO PARTICIPATE<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=&#8221;normal&#8221; color=&#8221;#000000&#8243;][vc_column_text]The rector\/supervising educator is invited to complete the registration online form on behalf of the school.<\/p>\n<p>Click here to register <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jotform.com\/build\/240423163345549\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.jotform.com\/build\/240423163345549<\/a><u>. <\/u><\/p>\n<p>The deadline for registration is <strong>30 April 2024.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;14352&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; qode_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/211880595741563&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Awards<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=&#8221;normal&#8221; color=&#8221;#000000&#8243;][vc_column_text]The NMC will be launched on 20 March 2024. After the deadline for registration, the contest will be held in two stages: Preliminary and Final Round, followed by the Award Ceremony. 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padding: 4px;\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-1\" style=\"font-size: 15px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Grand Winner<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"1\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border-width: 1px; padding: 4px;\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-5\" style=\"font-size: 15px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Rs 8,000 (student) + shield (school) + token (Educator)<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"background-color: rgb(92, 156, 215); --hover-bg-color:undefined;\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"2\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border-width: 1px; padding: 4px;\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-2\" style=\"font-size: 15px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">1st Runner -up<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"2\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border-width: 1px; padding: 4px;\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-6\" style=\"font-size: 15px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Rs 6,000 (student) + shield (school) + token (Educator)<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"background-color: rgb(0, 110, 214); --hover-bg-color:undefined;\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"3\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border-width: 1px; padding: 4px;\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-3\" style=\"font-size: 15px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">2nd Runner-up<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"3\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border-width: 1px; padding: 4px;\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-7\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Rs 4,000 (student) + shield (school) + token (Educator)<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]A certificate of participation will be offered to all participants.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: right;\">5. ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=&#8221;normal&#8221; color=&#8221;#000000&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Mr Hemraj Ramsurrun (Manager\/Curator)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Rajiv Gandhi Science Centre,<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> Old Moka Road, Bell Village<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Tel: 2132773\/59204145, Fax: 2132726<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Email: <a href=\"mailto:education@rgsctf.org\">manager_elec@rgsctf.org<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Website: <a href=\"http:\/\/rgsc.govmu.org\">rgsc.govmu.org<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;14373&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; qode_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/211880595741563&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text el_id=&#8221;ownloadables&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: right;\">6.DOWNLOADABLES<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: right;\">Downloads:<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=&#8221;normal&#8221; color=&#8221;#000000&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rgsc.govmu.org\/rgsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/NMC-2024-TC.pdf\"><strong>Terms and Conditions<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/rgsc.govmu.org\/rgsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Brochure-NMC-2024-v2.pdf\">\u00a0Brochure<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rgsc.govmu.org\/rgsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/QP-NMC-2023-Prelim-and-Final.pdf\"><strong>Question Paper NMC<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text] 1. 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