Limit breakers season 4 – Rev.Sr.Christabelle Memorial Annual Maths
Championship was hosted by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics of
St.Teresa’s college in collaboration with Kerala Mathematics Association as part of
the centenary celebrations of the college.The programme was conducted for the
students of classes 9 to 12.The programme was aimed to promote mathematical
excellence and foster a passion for the subject among the students. Various strategies
were employed including visits to different schools and circulation of brochures.By
personally reaching out to schools,the program was able to generate interest and
broad participation of students. The competition was conducted for the students of
classes 9 to 12 all over Kerala.The participants were divided into 2 categories based
on their classes. · Category 1 : classes 9 and 10 · Category 2 : classes 11 and 12. The
competition took place in two phases. The preliminary screening was done on the
basis of online aptitude test which was conducted on 14 th December 2024.537
students from various schools registered for the test through google forms .. Students
were able to participate remotely, submitting their answers and solutions online. This
format allowed for a larger participation rate and facilitated the screening process to
identify the top performers for the next phase. The online mode helped promote
widespread engagement and inclusivity.
The second round was conducted on 10 th Januray 2025 at the centenary hall at St.Teresa’s
college.The event was inaugurated by Prof.Ambat Vijayakumar,Emeritus
Professor,CUSAT.139 students were selected to the 2nd round.The Inaugural address was
based on ‘MATHEMATICS WITHOUT BORDERS’. The offline mode aimed to provide
participants with a collaborative and competitive environment. It allowed the students to
showcase their mathematical prowess in person and foster peer-to-peer learning and healthy
competition. Students showcased their mathematical prowess through a series of
challenging problems designed to test their analytical and problem solving skills.
The top 3 students from each category were presented with awards and certificates,
acknowledging their mathematical achievements. Prize distribution was held on Achiever’s
day of the college by the end of January. The Limit Breakers Mathematics championship
not only showcased the mathematical talent within the students but also reinforced the
commitment of St.Teresa’s college to academic excellence.As the college celebrates its
centenary , this event served as a testament to the enduring spirit of learning and
achievement that has characterized the institution over the years.
