One of its solutions is based on mathematics in which training programs have been developed for teachers as well as students to excel in the subject.
Mathlete is an extension of these training programs in which knowledge and learning in mathematics is tested online through multiple-choice quizzes and gaps are identified and highlighted through different sets of reports.
The module can be used for simple assessment of students or it can be transformed into a quiz contest with different stages that can be conducted at school level or countrywide level.
The following are the salient features of Mathlete:
Quiz Format:
Mathlete Contest assesses contestants’ knowledge in mathematics in the form of quizzes having multiple-choice questions. The format is briefed below:
Twenty-Five Questions:
Four Answer Options:
Time Limit:
Limited Number of Attempts:
Scoring System:
Ranking Criteria:
All contestants have to purchase a Mathlete Contest Scratch Card to enter into the competition. A scratch card will cost Rs.100 and will allow a contestant a maximum of 15 attempts.
The scratch cards will be available across the country at the branches and outlets of the following partners of Mathlete:
Contestant Levels
There will be five levels of contestants in Mathlete Contest based on the following age groups:
Each level of contestants will get questions according to their age group and thus the difficulty level of questions will remain the same for all contestants in a particular age group.
Qualification Phases:
The competition will comprise of three phases in total:
Prizes:
For each of the five levels, cash prizes of equal amounts will be awarded to the top 3 position holders while mobile phones will be given to 4th and 5th positions’ holders.
Contest Schedule:
The contest will be conducted in June/July with the following schedule for different activities and phases:
For more details and taking part, visit: http://www.mathlete.pk/