Maths Games Days get students excited about maths. Teams of four compete in creativity, efficiency and contribution to group work, alongside like-minded students from a diverse range of schools.
Team registrations will open in Term 2, 2027. Teachers must register and attend Games Day with their teams. Games Days generally run from 9.30 or 10am to 2 or 2.30pm.
Why take part?
A Maths Games Day is an opportunity for students to:
- Develop their mathematical talents and thinking skills in a setting where maths is fun and worthwhile
- Work with like-minded students from a diverse range of schools
- Take part in mathematical activities without the usual classroom pressures
- Win prizes and rewards
- Get excited about maths!
Maths Games Days are a very effective way to get young people, particularly in the middle years of schooling, enthused about maths. Problem solving and mathematical games address the Victorian Curriculum.
Teams of 4 students (maximum 2 teams per school) are drawn from students who have a keen interest in mathematics and can work as a team. Lateral thinking wins the day! Games Days are organised and run by host schools and supported by the MAV.
Cost per team
| First team: MAV members | $60 |
| First team: non-members | $75 |
| Second teamFlat rate. Maximum two teams per school. | $60 |
Teams who cancel before registrations close will receive a refund, less a $35 administration fee. All cancellations must be in writing. Cancellations after registrations close are not eligible for a refund. To cancel, please email Renee Ladner, not the host school.
2027 dates and venues
| Year level | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Year 3 | Fri 30 July | Derrimut Primary School, Derrimut |
| Year 4 | Fri 20 August | St Lawrence Catholic Primary School, Derrimut |
| Year 5 | Mon 21 June Term 2 | St Monica's Primary School, Moonee Ponds |
| Year 5 | Fri 16 July | Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School Girls Campus, Moonee Ponds |
| Year 5 | Thu 29 July | Bentleigh West Primary School, Bentleigh |
| Year 6 | Thu 19 August | Ave Maria College, Essendon |
| Year 6 | TBC | Genazzano FCJ, Kew |
| Year 7 | Tue 22 June Term 2 | Parkdale Secondary College, Mordialloc |
| Year 7 | TBC | Overnewton Anglican College, Keilor |
| Year 8 | Thu 29 July | St Bede's College, Mentone |
| Year 8 | TBC | Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School, Keilor East |
| Year 9 | Thu 2 September | St Albans Secondary College, St Albans |
| Year 10 | Wed 1 September | Trinity Grammar School, Kew |
| VCE | Fri 6 August | RMIT, Melbourne |
All dates are in 2027.
Running a student competition?
MAV is keen to promote more competitions and would love to hear from schools and members running student activities. Contact Renee Ladner at rladner@mav.vic.edu.au.
