Wiseman Mathematics Contest
The
Wiseman Mathematics Contest is organized by the First Nations University of Canada.
Alberta based “Native Journal” is a
media sponsor of the Project. Saskatchewan
Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) provides financial support to the Contest.
The purpose of Mathematics contests is to motivate
young students of reserve schools for learning Mathematics in competitive
environment. For the beginning the Grade 4 and 5 students have written the
Contest. Then we can cover Junior High and High classes as well.
Contest questions are based on the school
curriculum. We collaborate with elders to use the First Nations cultural components
in the contest questions. To prepare and motivate the students as well as
Mathematics teachers of reserve schools we have been publishing preparatory
materials on the Math Corner of “Native
Journal”.
You can also download the
preparatory materials from our site.