Boys trump in Primary Schools’ Math Quiz

Three boys emerged victorious in the 2022 Primary Schools’ Math Quiz, hosted by the Ministry of Education and National Reconciliation in partnership with Hodder Education on Monday, May 30 at Frenches House.

Kajj Murray of the Windsor Primary School came out on top, ahead of Orion John of the Fair Hall Primary School in second position, and Julian De Freitas of the Sugar Mill Academy who placed third. The finals showcased a total of six boys and two girls, a release states.

In round one, the fifth graders answered short questions from four categories of Mathematics: Number Concepts, Geometry, Measurements and Data Handling. In round two, the problem-solving section, they were asked to use their Mathematical skills to build a simple structure. The third round was the speed round in which the students were given two minutes to answer as many questions as they could.

The other schools which participated were the Kingstown Preparatory School represented by Julian Dowers; Dickson Methodist School whose representative was Joleah John; the Colonaire Roman Catholic Primary School whose representative was Gabriella De Freitas; the Georgetown Government School represented by Osei Abbott and the Cane End Government School, represented by Joel LaBorde.

All eight participants received medals and trophies and the top five performers were awarded brand new gadgets, compliments Hodder Education.