Southwark College recently hosted the regional London final of the Further Education (FE) Maths Challenge, organised by Mathematics Education Innovation (MEI) and sponsored by AQA. The event brought together mathematics students from across the region for a day of challenging problem-solving, friendly competition, and teamwork.
The competition featured a series of stimulating rounds. Students from colleges across London worked in groups of four to complete a timed Kahoot quiz and a Tarsia jigsaw puzzle.
The participants competed in three categories: The Funkies – for students whose highest GCSE grade is a grade 1, or studying Functional Skills entry, Ein2steins – for students whose highest GCSE grade is a grade 2, or studying Functional Skills Level 1, Go Forth – for students whose highest GCSE grade is a grade 3, or studying Functional Skills Level 2.
The day was hosted by the enthusiastic staff from MEI and the judging panel was made up of representatives from AQA, who were on hand to assess the performances and provide feedback to the participants.
The competition was challenging, with teams showcasing their exceptional problem-solving skills and mathematical knowledge. Southwark College proudly secured second place in all the categories, and therefore overall, demonstrating the strength of the mathematics department and the talent of the students.
The top three places for each category are listed below.
Go Forth Category Results:
First place: Croydon College
Second place: Southwark College
Third place: West Thames College
Eins2tein Category Results:
First place: West Thames College
Second place: Southwark College
Third place: Christ the King Sixth Form College
Funkies Category Results:
First place: West Thames College
Second place: Southwark College
Third place: South Thames College
During the lunch break, attendees were treated to a performance by Southwark College’s talented music students, adding a creative touch to the day.
Southwark College Vice Principal, Scott Peasey said: “We are pleased to have hosted such an engaging and intellectually stimulating competition at Southwark College. It was a remarkable opportunity to witness our students excel and to bring together young mathematicians from across the region to celebrate their love for this discipline. We take great pride in our students' achievements and look forward to continuing our support as they strive for further excellence.”
The event was not only an opportunity for students to demonstrate their mathematical prowess but also served as a reminder of the importance of fostering a love for learning and collaboration in further education. Congratulations to all the participants and winners for their hard work and dedication. We look forward to seeing more collaborative events in the future.
For more information on our Maths courses, please visit southwark.ac.uk/maths
