NUS Sudoku Competiton 2012

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NUS Sudoku Competition 2012 is BACK!!!


Date: Wed 17 October 2012
Time: 6:30pm to 9:00pm
Venue: LT31 (Blk S16, Level 3), Science Faculty, National University of Singapore


Details:
NUS Sudoku Competition 2012 is an annual event organized by the NUS Mathematics Society. In this competition, participants would get to solve different kinds and variants of Sudoku puzzles.
The main objective of this event is to raise the awareness and interest of Sudoku among all NUS students and enable them learn more of an application of Mathematics in real life.


Rules and Regulations for the two rounds:
  1. Round 1 –:
  • Each participant would be given 3 puzzles, ranging from easy to medium difficulties, to solve.
  • The time limit for this round is 20 minutes.
  • The score of the individual participants would be determined by the total number of squares that they have answered successfully.
  • Participants will be given 1 point for each correct square solved.
  • Each completed puzzle will entitle the participants to an extra 5 points.
  • Time bonus of 5 points per minute left rounded down would be given to participants who have managed to solve all 3 puzzles correctly within the stipulated time limit. E.g. if a participant has 1.5 minutes left, he will only be given 5 points.
  • Once the time limit is up, no participant should write anything on his/her paper. Anyone caught doing so will be given a 10 point penalty.
  1. Round 2 –:
  • Each participant would be given 9 different puzzles, of varying difficulties and variants to choose from, mainly 2 easy, 2 medium and 2 hard normal Sudoku puzzles and 3 medium special Sudoku Puzzles.
  • The time limit for this round is 20 minutes.
  • They would be free to solve any number of puzzles in this round. Depending on the level of difficulties of puzzles that they have solved, they would be awarded different scores based on the difficulty of the puzzle. For example, they would be given 3 points for each correct square solved in the difficult puzzles, and they would be given 1 point for each correct square solved in the easy puzzles.
  • Besides the normal Sudoku, in the second round, there will be 3 other special types of Sudoku mainly, Jigsaw Sudoku, Sudoku X and Monster Sudoku to expose participants to Sudoku of other natures.
  • For the special puzzles, each square is worth 2 points and they are of medium difficulty.
  • Each completed puzzle will entitle the participants to an extra 5 points.
  • Thus, this round is a test of the participants’ puzzle solving skills and their strategies.
  • Time is not our concern here.

**Tie-breaker: In the event that there is a tie among the top three scorers after completing the 2 rounds, a new set of Sudoku of medium difficulty will be given for the parties concerned to solve within 5 minutes. Either the highest number of correct squares solved within the 5 minutes or the fastest person to solve the puzzle will be used to decide the final positions.
At the end, the total scores for the two rounds will be totaled up and the top 10 positions will be determined.
Prizes:
  • Champion: Trophy + Calculator
  • 1st Runner Up: Trophy + Stationary Set
  • 2nd Runner Up: Trophy + Book Prize
  • Top 10 participants will be given a certificate of Merit each


Registration is free!!!
Register HERE before Monday, 15 Oct 2012
If you have any queries, you can contact us through nus.mathsoc@gmail.com
Are you the next Sudoku Champion? 9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1! No time to lose, join NOW!!!

BE PART OF THE EQUATION - NUS Mathematics Society Recruitment Drive 2011

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Do you have what it takes to be part of the equation?

Once again, the NUS Mathematics Society would be doing their annual recruitment drive again!
 
If you
- have passion and interest in Mathematics, or
- are looking for opportunities to join in and organise in a wide range of events, or
- looking for peers of the same interests, 
then we welcome you to join us!
 
The NUS Mathematics Society is a student society that works closely with the Math Department, and our aim is to promote interest and fun learning in Mathematics in students, irrespective of their faculties.
Our events and activities include:
 
- Competitions, such as NUS Rubik's Cube Competition, Sudoku Competition etc.
- Enrichment Talks by the Mathematics Professors
- Bonding Activities such as the Student-and-Staff Games etc
- High Quality LaTeX Solutions for the past year papers for Mathematics modules
- Other Activities, such as bazaar etc.
 
Currently, the following Management Committee Positions are available for application:
- Project Director
- Honorary Treasurer
- Logistics Director
- Publicity Director
- IT Director
- Presidents for the Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Quantitative Finance Sub-Committees
 
In addition, we are also recruiting people for the following Sub-Committees:
- Publicity, IT, Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Quantitative Finance and Statistics Sub-Committees
 
If you are interested in joining us, you may download our application form HERE. You could find out more details about the positions and Sub-Committees inside the form. The deadline for the submission of the application form is 5 pm, Monday, 8 August 2011. Late Submissions will not be accepted.
 
For more enquiries, you may feel free to contact us at nus.mathsoc@gmail.com.