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BSB 650 000
Our annual maths competition gives Year 5 and Year 6 students from across regional NSW the opportunity to test their numeracy and problem-solving skills.
One of Australia’s longest running annual mathematics competitions, the Newcastle Permanent Primary School Mathematics Competition is more than 40 years old. It now attracts over 22,000 students from more than 350 schools.
The top performing students from each region are invited to attend a special awards presentation and further compete in the annual Newcastle Permanent Primary School Online Mathematics Team Challenge in May each year.
To find out how your school can take part in the Newcastle Permanent Primary School Mathematics Competition contact the Competition Director, Merv Curran at nppmcomp@tpg.com.au.
Challenging over half a million young minds since 1981.
Test your skills with one of the past exam papers. Remember: rulers and calculators are not allowed!
Download a PDF copy of past maths competition papers.
You’ve tested your maths skills. It’s time to find out how you went – good luck!
Download a PDF copy of the answers for all maths competition papers.
Alice would be paid $24.00 for delivering her pamphlets.
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After spending 3/5 of $30.00, Jasmin has $12 left.
The cost of the $1,250 bike after a 20% discount would be $1,000.
A rectangle paddock that is 1.2km long, and 200m wide has an area of 24 ha.