Matthew McNaughton, a Grade 10 learner at Union High School, Graaff-Reinet, proved himself to be a math whiz during the 2019 South African Mathematics Olympiad (SAMO).
Matthew, who participated in the competition last year as a Grade 9 learner in the junior division, earned himself a spot under the Top 10 junior learners in the Eastern Cape!
Matthew was recently honoured by the South African Mathematics Foundation (SAMF) with a certificate for his outstanding performance.
The South African Mathematics Olympiad (SAMO) is South Africa’s biggest Olympiad. Close to 100 000 high school learners across the country participate annually.
Well done Matthew!