Vico Babaran grabs gold for PH in Singapore Math Challenge
17 Dec 2024
Ateneo de Manila Grade School mathlete Vico Babaran (5-Talaandig) won an Exemplary (Gold) Award for the Philippines in the Singapore Math Challenge (SMC) 2024, which was held on September 8, 2024 via online and onsite modalities.
His award was among the 57 Exemplary/Gold Awardees, 60 Outstanding/Silver Awardees, and 121 Commendable/Bronze Awardees won by Team Philippines in the international competition.
As one of the top achievers from SMC 2024, Vico will have the opportunity to showcase his talents on the global stage as he has been invited to compete at the Singa Math Global Finals (SMGF) 2025.
Organized by the Singapore International Math Contests Centre (SIMCC), SMC is a rigorous exam designed to provide critical formative data for teachers, parents, and school administrators regarding students' skills and readiness for more advanced critical thinking. The competition also serves as a benchmark that measures students’ performance against the globally recognized Singapore math curriculum, which is known for its effectivity in teaching mathematical concepts using a more visual approach.