Search for Ten Outstanding Young Mathematicians is On!
Sharp Calculators, in partnership with Mathematics Trainers Guild, Philippines (MTG) and Mathematics Teachers Association of the Philippines (MTAP), launched the search for Ten Outstanding Young Mathematicians.
Six
years ago, Sharp Calculators through Collins International Trading Corporation
launched the SHARP Minds Program to help uplift the standard of education in
the Philippines particularly in teaching Math subjects.
Partnering
with two of the biggest Mathematics organizations in the country, Mathematics
Trainers Guild, Philippines (MTG) and Mathematics Teachers Association of the
Philippines (MTAP), the SHARP Minds Program sponsored Mathematics activities
and programs in member schools with the goal of recognizing the sharpest math minds and transforming the
pedagogy of mathematics teaching in the Philippines.
This
year, Sharp Calculators furthers its advocacy by partnering with more
educational institutions such as the Department of Education-National Capital
Region (DepEd-NCR), Department of Science and Technology-Science Education
Institute (DOST-SEI), Mathematics Trainers’ Guild Philippines (MTG), Mathematical
Society of the Philippines (MSP), Philippine Council of Mathematics Educators,
Inc. (MathTEd)as it launches the very first search for the TEN OUSTANDING YOUNG MATHEMATICIANS (TOYM) from National Capital Region.
“With
TOYM Awards, Sharp Calculators aims to foster the academic excellence of the
Filipino Youth in Math as we recognize their extraordinary math skills to
motivate them further in becoming the future think tanks of this country. We
also hope to raise the status of mathematics in society -- to stimulate the
interest of the students, the academic and the general public to the significance
of Math in the development of the society,” said Collins International Trading
Corporation’s Assistant Vice President Mr. Lucero Ong.
“Notable
Filipino mathematicians such as Raymundo Favila, Casimiro del Rosario, Gregorio
Y. Zara, Amador Muriel, Tito A. Mijares and Jose A. Marasigan have all been
recognized for their contributions to diverse fields of physics, astronomy, biophysics
and biotechnology. Who knows maybe the next great Mathematician would be among
our TOYM awardees,” Mr. Ong added.
The search is open to all public and private high
school students in the National Capital Region who have completed at least two
years of high school. They must be Filipino citizens, either naturalized or
born. The nominee must be among the Top 3 students in math as certified by the
school principal and the award will be based primarily on the nominee’s
performance on national and international competitions.
A
recommendation from School principal / Mathematics head with supporting
documents will be the basis of judging. For students who are chosen to the top
20, each involvement on activities included in the recommendation of the
principal/math head or other recognized authority will be reviewed and assessed
by judges/co-presenters. The said recommendations will be the basis of the
judges’ questions for the panel interview.
The
Deliberation/ Final interview of finalist will be conducted by representatives
from Department of Education NCR, DOST-SEI, MTG Philippines, MSP, MathTed
The
TOYM awardees will be the first batch of Sharp Calculators’ Youth Ambassadors
that will inspire and encourage the Filipino youth to strive and achieve
academic excellence through school tours and mathematics symposiums. They will
be receiving plaque of excellence, cash prizes and gifts from Sharp Calculators
and sponsors.
The
deadline for nominations will be on January 5, 2015, with the awarding
ceremonies scheduled on February 2015.
Nomination
kits are now available at selected National Book Store Branches in National
Capital Region or can be downloaded through www.sharpminds.ph For more
information please contact Sharp Calculators at 681-6161/646-2867 and look for
Ms. Mary Rose Rocha or Ms. Clara Camille Ocampo.
NOMINATION MECHANICS:
- Open
to all public and private high school students in the National Capital
Region who have completed at least two years of high school. They must be
Filipino citizen either naturalized or born.
- Nominee
must be among the Top 3 students in math as certified by the school
principal.
- The
award will be based primarily on the nominee’s performance on national and
international competition. These competitions must be recognized by the
Department of Education or Department of Science and Technology.
- Presentations
or publications of original work in mathematics are desirable.
- Students who contribute to the promotion of Mathematics and show leadership skills are desirable. Good moral character will be considered
CRITERIA
|
PERCENT
|
Performance
in Mathematics Competition
|
75%
|
Research
and Publications in Mathematics
|
10%
|
Leadership
and Promotion of Mathematics
|
15%
|
TOTAL
|
100%
|
a.
Performance in Mathematics
Competitions 75%
Nominee’s
performance on international, national and regional mathematics competitions that
are recognized by the Department of Education and Department of Science and
Technology.
b.
Research and Publications
in Mathematics 10%
c.
Leadership and Involvement
in Promotion of Mathematics
A recommendation from
School principal / Mathematics head with supporting documents will be the basis
of judging. For students who are chosen to the top 20, each involvement on
activities included in the recommendation of the principal/math head or other
recognized authority will be reviewed and assessed by judges/co-presenters. The
said recommendations will be one of the bases of the judges’ questions for the
panel interview
SCREENING PROCEDURES
The screening procedure is summarized in the diagram
below. All nominees will undergo a pre-screening process by pre-screening
committee. On the basis of a nominee’s performance in mathematics competitions
and their research and publications, 20 nominees will be selected for an
interview by a panel of judges. Interview questions may be based on the
nominee’s involvement in activities that promote mathematics, as indicated in
(1) the recommendation from the school principal/mathematics head, (2) the
nominee’s essay, and (3) other information submitted.
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