Entries open for SIP Arithmetic Genius-2021 to be held in October, November
HYDERABAD, Sep 9 (The CONNECT) – The stage is set for the second edition of India’s Largest Online Arithmetic Contest.
Entries are invited from students of Class 2 to 5 for the SIP Arithmetic Genius-2021 to be held between October and November.
This is the 6th on the contest series and the 2nd online one after COVID-forced school closure. Nearly 41000 students registered themselves last year from across India, defying glooms times. The organizer, SIP Academy, expects much more participation this year for a total prize money of Rs 15 lakh.
Maths is important, and for many It is tough. But It can be fun too. It is an opportunity to do different things constructively at home, by competing online, gain experience, confidence and improve. The basic calculations we make in everyday life: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division can be fun. Arithmetic Skill is one of the crucial skills that is vital for academic and career success. We are happy to present an opportunity for young children to build a solid foundation in the basics of Arithmetic and win early recognition for their talents, said Uma Swaminathan, Regional Manager of SIP academy.
The recent National Education Policy NEP 2020 under “Literacy and Numeracy” states that "By 2025, every student in Grade 5 and beyond has achieved foundational literacy and numeracy".