Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region III
DIVISION OF BULACAN
City of Malolos
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July 31, 2014

DIVISION MEMORANDUM
No. 143,
s.
2014
DIVISION ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS COMPETITION
(MATHCOM) FOR SY 2014-2015
To:

Education Program Supervisors

Public Schools District Supervisors
Principals/HTs/TICs/OICs

1.
This is to announce that the Division Elementary Mathematics Competition
(MATHCOM) for SY 2014-2015 is scheduled on September 5, 2014(8:00A.M. 5:00P.M.),
Friday at Plaridel Central School, Plaridel, Bulacan.
2.

The objectives of the competition are as follows:

a. to promote Higher Order Thinking Skills in Mathmeatics among elementary pupils;
b. To raise the competitiveness of schools in the field of Mathematics
c. To encourage pupils to strive for excellence.

3.

Each district will send one (1) participant per grade level.

4.
It is requested that the list of District Winners be submitted to this Office not later than
September 1, 2014 (Monday).
5.
Top 3 winners in each level and their respective coaches will receive certificate of
recognition, and certificate of participation for non-winners.
6.
Expenses to be incurred in the conduct of the Division Level such as meal allowance for
the members of work committees, contestants, and coaches, materials and other incidental
expense shall be taken from their respective school MOOE both are subject to the usual
accounting and auditing rules and regulations.
7.
Enclosure Nos. 1 and 2 contain the Program of Activities and the Different Work
Committees respectively.
8.
Immediate and wide dissemination of this Memorandum is desired to ensure full
cooperation of all concerned.

ROMEO M. ALIP, Ph.D., CESO V

Schools Division Superintendent
Enclosure: As stated
Reference: None
To be indicated in the Perpetual Index
Under the following subjects:
CONTESTS
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SECONDARY MATHEMATICS

STUDENTS

(Enclosure No. 1 to Division Memorandum No. 143, s.2014)

Division Elementary Mathematics Competition (MATHCOM)
SY 2014-2015
Friday, September 5, 2014
Plaridel Central School
Plaridel, Bulacan
PROGRAM OF ACTIVITES
8:00 8:30a.m.
8:31 9:00a.m.

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Registration
Opening Program
Invocation
The Philippine National Anthem
Welcome Address
Opening Remarks
Mechanics of the Contest

Test-type: WRITTEN EXAM all test materials were prepared by the Division Math Supervisor.
Items shall consist of ten (10) easy questions, five (5) average, and five (5) difficult questions plus
additional tiebreaking questions. Easy question shall be given 1 point, 3 pts. for average, and 5 pts.
for difficult questions.
The contestants shall be given 40 minutes per grade level.
One (1) pupil per grade level per district shall take the written test.
Test papers will be distributed ( facedown ) to each contestant one at a time, to be answered within a
given time frame as determined by the Judge. Reading and answering of the questions will be done as
soon as the signal is given. The expected number of participating districts is 25.
Additional sheets as scratch papers will be provided during the contest. No extra sheets of papers and
aids ( such as books, calculators, or outside coaching) are permitted.
The first, second, and third placers will be determined by ranking according to each contestants score.
In case of ties for these places, tie breaking questions will be administered.
Note:
There will be assigned numbers to each participating district for identification, especially during
announcement of scores.
For grades 1-3 medium of test is in MOTHER TONGUE.
For grades 4-6 medium of test is in English.

9:01 9:30a.m.
9:31 12:00noon
12:01 1:00p.m.
1:01 3:30p.m.
3:31 5:00p.m.

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Health Break
Contest Proper
Lunch Break
Checking of Test Papers
Closing Program
Announcement of Winners
Awarding of Certificates
Closing Remarks

(Enclosure No. 2 to Division Memorandum No. 143, s.2014)

Different Work Committees
I.

Judges
1. Aida F. Balinas

Head Teacher, Dr. Felipe de Jesus NHS

2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Head Teacher, FCLipana NHS

Head Teacher, Parada NHS
Head Teacher, Pulong Buhangin NHS
Head Teacher, FFHNAS
Head Teacher, AFGBMTS

Loida D. Hilario
Noime De Guzman
Evelyn R. Sicat
Guillermo C. Faundo
Emmanuel V. Dionisio

Chairman: Ms. Irene Elizalde

Vice-Chairman: Ms. Anabell Palomo
II.

District Supervisor, Plaridel District

Principal III, Plaridel CS

Examiners
All District Math Advisers

III.

Proctors/Support Staff
All District Math Coordinators
Overall Chairman

Mr. Jerry Dimla Cruz

EPS Mathematics