FEMSSISA

FEMSSISA (Foundation for English; Mathematics; Sciences; Sports and Innovation of South Africa) is a registered Non-Profit Company and has been operating since 1998.

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.

FEMSSISA. FEMSSISA also network with other hosting organizations namely Thinking for Success and Space Age Independent School in Gauteng.

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.

All learners doing Mathematics from grades one to eleven. Educators teaching mathematics. Parents. Department of Education. Relevant stakeholders.

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%.

In 2017 the first round carries an entry fee of R5. Second round (final round) qualifiers pay R10.

The opportunity to write Mathematics Olympiads of a good standard.

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.