2,200 students compete in 'solving math problems on handheld calculators': going to the competition is like going to a festival

With many exchange activities for students and teachers after the exam, the candidates competing in the Ho Chi Minh City-level handheld calculator math competition had a relaxing exam.

Teachers and students exchanged after the "Excellent students solving math problems on handheld calculators" contest in an exchange space with students from many districts in Ho Chi Minh City - Photo: MY DUNG

On January 5, 2,200 students from Ho Chi Minh City competed in a math competition using handheld calculators at Tran Dai Nghia Secondary and High School, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.

This is a contest organized by the Department of Education and Training of Ho Chi Minh City with the participation of 2,200 secondary and high school students from 21 districts, Thu Duc City with 4 subjects: math, physics, chemistry, biology.

These students have passed the selection rounds at school and district levels to win tickets to the city-level exam. The organizing committee is expected to award 1,300 prizes to candidates with high achievements in first, second and third places.

In particular, this year's competition has some interesting new points. Accordingly, students compete with the completely new 2018 general education program and the Department of Education and Training of Ho Chi Minh City has brought a festival of experience, exchange and sharing of experiences for candidates and teachers to practice for the team.

Candidates of the "Excellent students solving math problems on handheld calculators" contest enthusiastically participated in the games and exchange activities after the contest - Photo: MY DUNG

Minh Duc, a 9th grade student at Ngo Si Lien Secondary School, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City - a candidate taking the exam, said: "We have 60 minutes in the exam room. I finished the test so I feel comfortable.

But what was even more fun was that after leaving the exam room, we had many playgrounds to interact with friends from other schools and seniors in older classes. We discussed many topics related to the exam, it was really fun."

According to Mr. Nguyen Bao Quoc - Deputy Director of the Department of Education and Training of Ho Chi Minh City, this year the math competition on handheld calculators has completely new content and the organizing committee has implemented a number of additional activities to help students relax after the exam.

"Not only using logical thinking in solving math, physics, chemistry, and biology problems in the usual way, students will also use their skills and strengths in solving mathematical problems to solve logical problems and practical problems.

Especially after the exam, the organizers created playgrounds for students to relax and exchange experiences with friends about the exam.

In addition, with the hope that teachers will participate in teaching students how to solve math, physics, chemistry, and biology problems on handheld calculators, and exchange experiences, helping to develop the movement of solving math problems using handheld calculators more deeply in schools, the organizing committee has organized a specialized workshop for teachers," Mr. Quoc added.

Orientation for educational improvement

The "Excellent Students Solving Math Problems on Handheld Calculators" contest was first held in 1995 in Ho Chi Minh City. The contest has been continuously innovated and integrated in line with the direction of educational improvement over the years.

The application of handheld calculators in natural science subjects has helped students develop analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and the ability to use technology in learning.

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/2-200-hoc-sinh-tranh-tai-giai-toan-tren-may-tinh-cam-tay-di-thi-nhu-di-hoi-20250105184616368.htm