Competitions

Josephians Scores Distinction at IM2C Singapore

1 August 2021

Two SJI teams won Distinction at IM²C Singapore, modelling who is the greatest of all time.

Congratulations to our Josephians who scored distinctions at IM²C Singapore!

The International Math Modelling Challenge (IM²C Singapore) is a competition for Singapore Secondary and JC students. IM²C (Singapore), which takes a similar form and structure as the international edition of IM²C, is jointly organised by the Academy of Singapore Teachers, National Junior College and Raffles Girls School.

In March 2021, five Year 4 and three Year 5 Josephians - Boey Yui Jit (FN403), Seng Liang Gin Johann (LE403), Jaryl Lee (Jaryl Li Enjie) (FN403), Anish Ketan Gathani (FN403), Sudhan Harez Vinshan (FN401), Evan Michael Neo Ren Jie (ML512), Loh Zi Quan Keith (ML511), Timothy Tan (FN501) - in two teams of four represented SJI to compete against 47 other teams from different schools in Singapore.

Sacrificing their school term break, each team worked independently to develop an original mathematical model to answer the highly debatable question in sports, “Who is the GOAT?” (GOAT stands for the “greatest of all time”)

In creating their own mathematical models, the students used basic and advanced concepts in Probability Theory and developed their mathematical framework further, with the help of Optimisation Theory. They then generated their results and proceeded with Statistical Testing in order to validate and refine their answers. Despite just being high school students, our teams showed maturity and utilised mathematical techniques way beyond their years. By the end of the competition, both teams were awarded the Distinction honour for their efforts and the quality of their work.

This is the third year that SJI students have participated in IM²C (Singapore). In 2019, SJI sent one team that received a Merit award. In 2020, two teams participated where one achieved a Distinction award and the other a Merit award.

Four masked students in white uniforms with green striped ties hold certificates while standing indoors near a green sculpture.

SJI Team 1: Boey Yui Jit (FN403), Seng Liang Gin Johann (LE403), Jaryl Lee (Jaryl Li Enjie) (FN403), Anish Ketan Gathani (FN403)

Four masked male students in white uniforms and ties stand holding certificates near a dark metal sculpture indoors.

SJI Team 2: Sudhan Harez Vinshan (FN401), Evan Michael Neo Ren Jie (ML512), Loh Zi Quan Keith (ML511), Timothy Tan (FN501)