Senior Team Mathematics Challenge 2010/11
The UK Mathematics Trust and the Further Mathematics Support Programme
UKMT/FMSP Senior Team Mathematics Challenge 2010/11
- A team competition for students in Years 11, 12 and 13 testing mathematical, communication and teamwork skills. Each team must consist of four Year 11, 12 or 13 (or equivalent) students with no more than two students from Year 13.
- All entry forms should be sent to the Further Mathematics Support Programme Office:
STMC,
MEI Office,
Monckton House,
Epsom Centre,
White Horse Business Park,
Trowbridge,
Wiltshire,
BA14 0XG. - Over 50 regional heats will take place across the UK in November and December 2010, these will take place at; Aberdeen; Alfreton; Belfast; Birmingham; Bristol; Cambridge; Cardiff; Channel Islands; Chelmsford; Chester; Chippenham; Colchester; Coventry (Warwick); Edinburgh; Gateshead; Glasgow; Gloucester; Guildford; Hemel Hempstead; Horsham; Hull; Ipswich; Keele; Lancaster; Leeds; Lincoln; Liverpool; London East; London North ; London South East; London South West; London West; Loughborough; Manchester; Northampton; Norwich; Nottingham; Oxford; Plymouth; Poole; Reading; Rochester; Sheffield, Solihull, Southampton (Winchester); Stafford, Stockton on Tees, Taunton; Tiverton; Truro; Wendover, Bucks; Wolverhampton; Worcester and York
- More details of the regional heats are below.
- Entry forms will be sent to all Further Mathematics Support Programme registered schools/colleges and any school/college on the UKMT mailing list.
- All heats have spaces unless otherwise stated, please see individual heat details below
- Information about previous competitions (including the questions and solutions) and information on the new mini-relay rules.
- If you have any further questions regarding the competition, please contact: stmc@furthermaths.org.uk
An application form can be downloaded here
Please note that each school/college can only enter one team.
Cheques should be made payable to MEI
| City/Town | Venue, date and start time (all dates are 2010) | Organiser and e-mail address (for enquiries only, all entry forms should be sent to the MEI Office) |
|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen | University of Aberdeen Monday 6th December 1.30pm |
UKMT Office enquiry@ukmt.org.uk |
| Alfreton | Swanwick Hall School, Derby Road, Swanwick, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 1AE Tuesday 2nd November 2pm |
Michael Roberts mro@swanwickhall.derbyshire.sch.uk |
| Belfast | Stranmillis University College, Stranmillis Road, Belfast, BT9 5DY Wednesday 17th November 2pm |
UKMT Office enquiry@ukmt.org.uk |
| Birmingham | University of Birmingham tbc tbc |
Details to follow. |
| Bristol | Frenchay Campus, University of the West of England, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol, BS16 1QY Tuesday 9th November 5.00pm |
Robert Kelland robertkelland@furthermaths.org.uk |
| Cambridge | Central Core Room, Centre for Mathematical Sciences, University of Cambridge, Wilberforce Road, Cambridge, CB3 0WA Thursday 11th November 4.30 for 4.45pm start |
Sharon Tripconey sharontripconey@furthermaths.org.uk |
| Cardiff | University of Cardiff Monday 22nd November 2pm |
UKMT Office enquiry@ukmt.org.uk |
| Channel Islands | tbc tbc tbc |
UKMT Office enquiry@ukmt.org.uk |
| Chelmsford | King Edward VI Grammar School, Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3SX Wednesday 10th November 4pm |
Chris Saker chrissaker@furthermaths.org.uk |
| Chester | Christleton High School, Village Road, Christleton, Chester, CH3 7AD Tuesday 16th November 1pm for 1.30pm start |
Paul Goodwin goodwinp@christletonhigh.co.uk |
| Chippenham | Hardenhuish School, Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6RJ Tuesday 23rd November 1.30pm for 2.00pm start |
Peter Mobbs pxm@hardenhuish.wilts.sch.uk |
| Coventry (Warwick) | Mathematics Institute, Zeeman Building, University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL Thursday 18th November 5.00pm |
Sue Bridge s.bridge@warwick.ac.uk |
| Edinburgh | University of Edinburgh Monday 15th November 2pm |
UKMT Office enquiry@ukmt.org.uk |
| Gateshead | Emmanuel College, Consett Road, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, NE11 0AN Wednesday 3rd November 1.30pm |
Phil Moxon philmoxon@furthermaths.org.uk |
| Glasgow | University of the West of Scotland, Paisley Campus, Paisley, PA1 2BE Thursday 11th November 2pm |
UKMT Office enquiry@ukmt.org.uk |
| Gloucester | Wycliffe College, Stonehouse, Gloucester, GL10 2JQ Thursday 2nd December 5pm for 5.30pm start |
Penny Calder pennycalder@furthermaths.org.uk |
| Guildford | University Hall, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH Wednesday 24th November 2pm for 2.30pm start |
Jeff Trim jefftrim@furthermaths.org.uk |
| Hemel Hempstead | Longdean School, Rumballs Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8JB Wednesday 17th November 1pm |
Gabe Durrant g.durrant@longdean.herts.sch.uk |
| Horsham | County Hall North, Chart Way, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1XA Thursday 25th November 2pm |
Jayne Kranat jaynekranat@furthermaths.org.uk |
| Hull | Newland School, Cottingham Road, Hull, HU6 7RU Friday 12th November 1pm |
Jean Smith jeansmith@furthermaths.org.uk |
| Ipswich | Northgate High School, Sidegate Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 3DL Thursday 25th November 4.30pm |
Charlie Dawson charliedawson@tiscali.co.uk |
| Keele | Exhibition Suite, Keele University, Keele, Staffordshire, ST5 5BG Wednesday 24th November 4pm |
David Bedford d.bedford@maths.keele.ac.uk |
| Lancaster | Minor Hall, Lancaster University, Bailrigg, Lancaster, LA1 4YW |
James Groves j.groves@lancaster.ac.uk |
| Leeds | The Great Hall, University of Leeds, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, LS2 9JT Monday 8th November 6.15pm |
Jane West janewest@furthermaths.org.uk |
| Lincoln | The New Hall, The Priory Academy LSST, Cross O'Cliff Hill, Lincoln, LN5 8PW Friday 12th November 2pm |
Yvonne Croasdaile yvonnecroasdaile@furthermaths.org.uk |
| Liverpool | University of Liverpool, Carnatic House, North Mossley Hill Road, Mossley Hill, Liverpool L18 8DG Wednesday 10th November 2.30pm for 3pm start |
Martin Bamber martinbamber@furthermaths.org.uk |
| London East | Queen Mary University of London Thursday 25th November 2.00pm |
Pat Morton patmorton@furthermaths.org.uk |
| London North | Univeristy College London Wednesday 10th November 1.30pm for 2pm start |
Luciano Rila lucianorila@furthermaths.org.uk |
| London South East | Ravens Wood School, Oakley Road, Bromley, BR2 8HP Wednesday 24th November 2pm |
Pauline Bailey baipad@aol.com |
| London South West | Jacqueline Wilson Hall, Penrhyn Road Campus, Kingston University, Penrhyn Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 2EE Friday 5th November 2pm |
Jenny Davey jennydavey@furthermaths.org.uk |
| London West | Huxley Building, Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus, London SW7 2AZ Wednesday 17th November 6pm |
Christine Brown christinebrown@furthermaths.org.uk |
| Loughborough | James France Exhibition Area, Loughborough University, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3TU Wednesday 10th November 2.30pm |
Rod Bond rodbond@furthermaths.org.uk |
| Manchester | University of Manchester, School of Mathematics, Alan Turing Building, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL Wednesday 3rd November 2pm |
Abi Bown abigailbown@furthermaths.org.uk |
| Northampton | University of Northampton, Park Campus Restaurant, Boughton Green Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 7AL Wednesday 10th November 12-12.30pm for 1pm start |
Elaine Dawson elaine.dawson@northampton.ac.uk |
| Norwich | The Arc, Eaton City of Norwich School, Norwich, NR4 6PP Wednesday 10th November 4pm |
Glyn Warnes, glyn22@onetel.com |
| Nottingham | Pope Building, University Park, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2RD Wednesday 17th November 1.30pm for 2pm start |
Ria Symonds riasymonds@furthermaths.org.uk |
| Oxford | St Edward’s School, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 7NN Monday 22nd November 3.45pm for 4.15pm start |
Alexandra Hewitt alexandrahewitt@furthermaths.org.uk |
| Plymouth | Coombe Dean School, Charnhill Way, Elburton, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 8ES Monday 1st November 2pm |
Ted Graham tedgraham@furthermaths.org.uk |
| Poole | Poole Grammar School, Gravel Hill, Poole, Dorset, BH17 9JU Wednesday 17th November 3pm |
Jo Sibley josibley@furthermaths.org.uk |
| Reading | Highdown School, Surley Row, Emmer Green, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 8LR Monday 15th November 4pm for 4.30pm start |
Jeff Trim jefftrim@furthermaths.org.uk |
| Rochester | The Rochester Grammar School, Maidstone Road, Rochester, ME1 3BY Wednesday 17th November 12pm for 12.40pm start |
Derek Couzens, couzd001@medway.org.uk |
| Sheffield | Owen-699 Hallam Hall, City Campus, Sheffield Hallam University, Howard Street, Sheffield, S1 1WB Friday 26th November 1.00pm |
Peter Smith p.j.smith@shu.ac.uk |
| Solihull | The Sixth Form College, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3WR Wednesday 24th November 4.30pm |
Isabel Cooper ICooper@SolihullSFC.ac.uk |
| Southampton (Winchester) | INTECH, Telegraph Way, Morn Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1HX Wednesday 8th December 1.45pm |
Ruth Edwards r.edwards@soton.ac.uk |
| Stafford | Kingston Centre, Fairway, Stafford, ST16 3TW Monday 1st November 2pm |
Phil Chaffe philchaffe@furthermaths.org.uk |
| Stockton on Tees | Teesside University Wednesday 10th November 1pm |
Phil Moxon philmoxon@furthermaths.org.uk |
| Taunton | Richard Huish College, South Road, Taunton, TA1 3DZ Tuesday 23rd November 4.30pm for 5pm start |
Alyce Merry alycemerry@furthermaths.org.uk |
| Tiverton | Petroc, Bolham Road, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6SH Wednesday 17th November 1.30pm for 2pm start |
Bob Francis bobfrancis@furthermaths.org.uk |
| Truro | Truro College, College Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3XX Tuesday 23rd November 2pm |
Ted Graham tedgraham@furthermaths.org.uk |
| Wendover | John Colet School, Wharf Road, Wendover, Buckinghamshire, HP22 6HF Tuesday 23rd November 2pm |
Martin Powell martinpowell@furthermaths.org.uk |
| Wolverhampton | The Jennie Lee Centre, Lichfield Road, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 3HT Thursday 18th November 2pm |
Martyn Parker martynparker@furthermaths.org.uk |
| Worcester | Worcester Sixth Form College, Spetchley Road, Worcester, WR5 2LU Wednesday 24th November 4.15pm for 4.30pm start |
Jill Slade jillslade@furthermaths.org.uk |
| York | Fulford School, Fulfordgate, Heslington Lane, Fulford, York, YO10 4FY Friday 19th November 1pm |
Jean Smith jeansmith@furthermaths.org.uk |
Current Holders
2009/10 - Westminster School
On February 3rd at the Camden Centre, London, 69 teams competed in the 2009/10 STMC Final. Teams had already competed in a heat, which had taken place all round the country. The overall winners of the competition were Westminster School, who successfully defended the title they won in 2008/09. Second place went to King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford and third place was Abingdon School. During the day there was also a poster competition, which was won by King Edward VI High School for Girls. Professor Marcus du Sautoy was able to attend the event and awarded the prizes.
2009/10 Winners
2009/10 Poster Competition Winners
2009/10 Final
Previous Winners
2008/09 - Westminster School
In February 2009 the STMC final was held in London where sixty teams from schools around the country competed. The event was a huge success, despite being postponed due to the extreme weather conditions. Special guest Simon Singh kindly made an appearance to give a short talk and to present the prizes to the winners and runners up. The winning team from Westminster School was made up of students Andrew Hyer, James Male, Ramana McConnon and Anna Seigal.
