Our Year 4 Mathematics Extension students have officially begun the MAWA Online Maths Competition for Term 3, putting their problem-solving skills, mathematical reasoning, and perseverance to the test.

Conducted by the Mathematical Association of Western Australia (MAWA) and endorsed by the Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers (AAMT), the competition is designed to foster mathematical problem-solving among students from Years 3 to 10 across Australia.

The competition consists of three rounds, each featuring 10 challenging questions that students must complete within one hour. Success requires much more than computation alone, with students called upon to apply logic, reasoning, strategic thinking, and creative approaches to solve complex problems.

Our young mathematicians embraced the challenge with enthusiasm, demonstrating resilience and a willingness to tackle unfamiliar problems. Competitions such as these provide valuable opportunities for students to extend their mathematical thinking beyond the classroom and engage with rich, authentic problem-solving experiences.

We are incredibly proud of the dedication and determination shown by our Year 4 Extension students and look forward to following their progress through the remaining rounds.