Parent Organisation:
Sri Lankan Olympiad Mathematics Foundation
About Sri Lankan Mathematics Competition:
Sri Lankan Mathematics Competition is part of the Sri Lankan Mathematics Olympiad along with the Sri Lankan Mathematics Challenge Competition. These two challenges together help to select the students who will be representing Sri Lanka in the International Mathematics Olympiad. The competition is designed to be an enjoyable and of sufficient interest so that the students can relate to it later on as well.
Syllabus:
The competition consists of basic grade 9 maths. Detailed list of topics under this is not given by the authorities. However, it is important to note that the questions are not straight-forward and hence while preparation, the application point of view of the syllabus should be given importance.
Marking Scheme:
The competition includes 30 challenging Multiple Choice Questions with a time limit of 90 minutes and is modeled to create an interest in mathematics. The Sri Lankan Mathematics Challenge Competition (SLMCC) on the other hand consists of 5 essay type questions with 4.5 hours time limit.
Eligibility Criteria:
The Sri Lankan Mathematics Competition is open to any student studying in any local or international school. The first 30 students will be invited to the Sri Lankan Mathematics Challenge Competition (SLMCC).
Level of Exam:
The questions designed for the students to encourage them and increase their interest in the mathematics taught to them in schools. It is designed not to be straight forward but yet be interesting. It is created such that the students can relate it to their lives or daily experiences. As such, the questions are challenging and sophisticated. It helps to cultivate an interest in maths and change the point of view of students towards mathematics.
Exam Dates:
The competition will be held on April 7, 2018. The process for registration is still on. If you didn’t fill the form for the exam on time, then you will have to wait for the next year. The schedule for the same is yet to be displayed.
Cut-Off:
The marks of the students are not displayed by the authorities but the list of the toppers is. You can check the names of the previous toppers here
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Year |
Medal |
Name |
School |
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2017 |
Gold |
SS Kotuwewatta |
Royal College, Colombo |
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Silver |
WAMSY Abeysinghe |
Maliyadeva College, Kurunegala |
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GMB Perera |
Royal College, Colombo |
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Bronze |
HMCNK Bandara |
Eheliyagoda National School |
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RT Nanayakkara |
Trinity College, Kandy |
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WMDSS Ranasinghe |
Royal College, Colombo |
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2016 |
Gold |
PMN Wijewardena |
Maliyadeva College, Kurunegala |
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Silver |
RY Pathiraja |
Royal College, Colombo |
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WAMSY Abeysinghe |
Maliyadeva College, Kurunegala |
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Bronze |
KWJPDN Perera |
St. Sebestian’s College, Moratuwa |
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SS Kotuwewatta |
Royal College, Colombo |
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S Sivamynthan |
Jaffna Hindu College |
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2015 |
Gold |
RY Pathiraja |
Royal College, Colombo |
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Silver |
WMDKN Ranasinghe |
Royal College, Colombo |
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BGC Chathuprabha |
Richmond College, Galle |
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Bronze |
SS Kotuwewatta |
Royal College, Colombo |
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BM Rankothge |
Dharmaraja College, Kandy |
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WAMSY Abeysinghe |
Maliyadeva College, Kurunegala |
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2014 |
Gold |
PMN Wijewardena |
Maliyadeva College, Kurunegala |
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Silver |
RY Pathiraja |
Royal College, Colombo |
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SS Kotuwewatta |
Royal College, Colombo |
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Bronze |
PTN Pathirana |
Kuliyapitiya Central College |
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BGC Chathuprabha |
Richmond College, Galle |
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KH Chung |
Colombo International School |
Free Sample Paper:
The previous year question papers in different languages can be downloaded here https://www.slmathsolympiad.org/resources/past_papers
Registration Process:
The registration can be done as school candidate or as a private candidate. In order to register as a school candidate, talk to a teacher at your school and follow the procedure explained by them. In order to register as a private candidate for the competition you need to create an account and fill in the required details here https://slomf.auth0.com/login?client=8Qz6EcomIWFlBmz6D1abh644Ggh7BkTt&protocol=oauth2&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fslmathsolympiad.org%2Fcallback&response_type=code&scope=openid%20profile%20email&isRegistrable=true&state=Dg8irvHWBS91i2_wwByRrmhDkMyW4TiH
Benefits, Rewards & Scholarships:
- The top 30 students are invited to take part in Sri Lankan Mathematics Challenge Competition (SLMCC).
- Distinction and high distinction certificates are awarded to students who perform exceptionally well in the competition
Countries:
Sri Lanka
