About the competition

The Australian Statistics Project Competition is an activity that assists teachers present lessons on data and statistics in a relevant and relaxed environment. The chance and data stream of school mathematics syllabi is particularly well suited for practical, project-based and team-based learning activities, and the Competition offers a framework and focus to support such learning activities. The competition is equally relevant to Science.

In contrast to a traditional mathematics competition the Australian Statistics Project Competition allows participants to experience the application of mathematics to real world problems while:

• choosing to investigate questions of personal interest
• learning to work in a team
• experiencing problem-based learning
• taking time to develop their ideas
• applying all of their skills (creativity, design, management, record keeping, analysis, logic, interpretation, spelling and writing skills) in a mathematical context.

Rules

The Competition Rules contain information about:

• finding and registering a team
• planning and conducting your project
• preparing your Project
• submitting your Project.

How to enter

Information on how to enter the competition.

Checklist

A checklist to help you prepare your Project for the Competition.

Judging criteria

The Judging criteria used in this Competition.

Prizes and awards

The Prizes and awards that will be given to National winners, State winners, commended entries and general participation.