Brief Overview
FEMSSISA (Foundation for English; Mathematics; Sciences; Sports and Innovation of South Africa) is a registered Non-Profit Company and has been operating since 1998.
Entry Requirements
The Mathematics Olympiads from grades 1 to 11 is a two round one. The first round is multiple choice and the second round is open ended. It is an individual contest. Only learners who qualify are entered the final round. The qualification mark is 35%. The entry fee for the final round is R10 per participant.
Hosted by
FEMSSISA. FEMSSISA also network with other hosting organizations namely Thinking for Success and Space Age Independent School in Gauteng.
What is the benefit
Educator empowerment. Learn problem solving skills and strategies.
Identify talent. Nurturing of talent. Positive impact on the economy of this country. Enables learners to make wise career choices.
Who we target
All learners doing Mathematics from grades one to eleven. Educators teaching mathematics. Parents. Department of Education. Relevant stakeholders.
How does it work
FEMSSISA organizes a two round Olympiad from grades one to eleven. The first round is multiple choice whilst the final round is open ended. The first round was free. In 2017 a nominal fee will be charged for the first round. The mathematics Olympiads are grade specific. The Olympiads are at 3 levels: routine curriculum problems; enrichment and challenging non-routine problems. Certificates and medals are awarded.
Certificates are awarded in 4 categories: Gold; Silver; Bronze & Final Round Qualifier
Historically disadvantaged learners are given a concession. Qualification into the final round is 35%.
What will it cost
In 2017 the first round carries an entry fee of R5. Second round (final round) qualifiers pay R10.
What do we get
The opportunity to write Mathematics Olympiads of a good standard.
Competition timelines
Primary: Grades 4-7 First Round End of May 2017 | Junior High: Grades 8-9 First Round End of May 2017 Senior High: Grades 10-11 First Round End of May 2017 |
Foundation Phase: grades 1-3 First Round Beginning of August 2017
Primary: Grades 4-7 Final Round End of August 2017 | Junior High: Grades 8-9 Final Round End of August 2017 Senior High: Grades 10-11 Final Round End of August 2017 |
Foundation Phase: grades 1-3 Final Round Beginning of October 2017.
CONTACT
Email : Info@Femssisa.org.za; femsisa@telkomsa.net
Tel/Fax : 032 941 5935
Website : www.femssisa.org.za