Members of the South African team also claimed that Maths Olympiad has top personal medals.
A team of six students from South Africa was affected by the PAN African Mathematics Olympiad (PAMO) this year.
The event was hosted by The Mathematical Association of Botswana at Botswana University.
The South African team claimed top personal medal and overall first place.
This year’s competition focused on testing young minds during six problems. These included algebra, geometry, number theory and combinatories.
SA Bags Gold, Silver and Bronze Maths in Olympiad
The countries were ranked by joint points of their six contestants. South Africa claimed first, followed by Tunisia and Kota de Evire.
Team South Africa excelled with three gold medalists. They were Eric Sanchar (Grade 11, Horcool Menlopark), James Prince (Grade 12, South African High School) and Noah Greenblaut (Grade 11, King David High School).
The silver medal was claimed by Olivia Custelden (Grade 9, Summerset College) and Ruth Trimbal (Grade 11, Pinlands High School), while Vanaru Jhou (Grade 11, Parklands College) took Bonz home.
In the division of girls of Math Olympiad, Ruth Timbal earned gold. Olivia Castilden took silver and Vanaru Jhou got bronze.
Prof. Sethuthi Moshoko, Executive Director of South African Mathematics Foundation, said: “I am very proud to the team’s achievements. Their dedication, flexibility and innovative thinking is exemplary to nurture mathematical talent to our mission and strengthen our teachers and teachers.”
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The award ceremony opened on 17 June by Professor Karam Aloui, EI Manar, Associate Professor of Mathematics at the University of Tunis and Executive Secretary Palmo Committee.
“Our aim is to challenge creativity and rigorous logic in equal measurement,” said Prof. Alaui.
Wise words from the winning team
Three members of the South African team shared encouraging advice to the students who want to participate in the Mathematics Olympiad.
Olivia castelden: “For people who want to participate in Maths Olympiad, I suggest they just go for it. Just by writing in the first round, they have already gained valuable experience, even if they do not progress in the next round.”
Eric Sanchark: “Always see the opportunity to learn – see each problem as an opportunity to find something new. Mathematics Olympiads not only to compete, but also to learn and grow through the process.”
Noah Greenblatt: “Curiosity can be very powerful. I encourage young learners to find out ideas and concepts in which they show full interest. Enjoying this exploration is not only fulfilling, but can also strengthen the ability of creativity and problems. In addition, there is no really option for hard work when it comes to improvement.