{"id":4902,"date":"2022-03-07T00:22:50","date_gmt":"2022-03-07T00:22:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mathletics.com\/blog\/?p=4902"},"modified":"2023-04-05T07:49:08","modified_gmt":"2023-04-05T07:49:08","slug":"the-girl-who-smashed-world-maths-day-records","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mathletics.com\/blog\/news\/the-girl-who-smashed-world-maths-day-records\/","title":{"rendered":"The Girl Who Smashed World Maths Day Records"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1206.4px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>Back in 2008, the media was abuzz with reviews of a 14-year-old Australian student from Victoria, Australia. Dubbed as the \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=GYQGIQoL5X0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">human calculator<\/a>\u201d at that time, Tatiana Devendranath had a talent for answering mathematics questions at a breakneck speed.<\/p>\n<p>As we gear up for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3plearning.com\/world-maths-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">World Maths Day<\/a> on the 8th of March 2023, we caught up with the 2008 World Maths Day winner to find out what she\u2019s been up to, and how her life has changed since her win.<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe title=\"Interview with World Maths Day 2008 Champion, Tatiana\" width=\"1160\" height=\"653\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oFAQPDXsnO8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:768px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-1{ padding-top : 5%;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0%;padding-bottom : 5%;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0%;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0%;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0%;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0%;margin-bottom:0%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;border-radius:22px 22px 22px 22px;background-color:#dbe3e9;border-width: 0 0 0 0;border-color:#eef2f5;border-style:solid;border-radius:22px 22px 22px 22px;overflow:hidden;padding: 40px 40px 40px 40px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four fusion-title-default-margin\" style=\"margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px; margin-top:0px; margin-bottom:0px\"><h4 class=\"title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--fontSize:1.563;--minFontSize:1.563px;line-height:1;\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center\">The the world&#8217;s largest online maths competition is back!<\/h2><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><style>.fusion-body .fusion-button.button-1 .fusion-button-text,.fusion-body .fusion-button.button-1 i{color:#eef2f5;}.fusion-body .fusion-button.button-1{border-color:#eef2f5;border-radius:30px 30px 30px 30px;background:#efa016;}.fusion-body .fusion-button.button-1:hover .fusion-button-text,.fusion-body .fusion-button.button-1:hover i,.fusion-body .fusion-button.button-1:focus .fusion-button-text,.fusion-body .fusion-button.button-1:focus i,.fusion-body .fusion-button.button-1:active .fusion-button-text,.fusion-body .fusion-button.button-1:active i{color:#efa016;}.fusion-body .fusion-button.button-1:hover,.fusion-body .fusion-button.button-1:active,.fusion-body .fusion-button.button-1:focus{border-color:#efa016;background:#eef2f5;}<\/style><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom button-1 fusion-button-default-span \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3plearning.com\/world-maths-day\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Click here to find out more<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1206.4px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><h3 style=\"margin-bottom: 16px !important\">World Maths Day 2008 Winner Tatiana Devendranath<\/h3>\n<p>At first glance, Tatiana seems like your everyday student. An all-rounder at school, she did well in all her subjects and sports.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI enjoyed school immensely, I love learning,\u201d she shared with me over a video call.<\/p>\n<p>Contrary to what most people think, Tatiana didn\u2019t win World Maths Day because she was a mathematics genius. And she certainly doesn\u2019t see herself as one.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW175822500 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175822500 BCX0\">Instead, she relied on her drive, discipline, sheer hard work and smart planning. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW175822500 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175822500 BCX0\">In the lead up to World Maths Day, Tatiana kept practising to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175822500 BCX0\">beat her own best scores as she felt <\/span><\/span>that was &#8220;something you have control over and can improve.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW175822500 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175822500 BCX0\">In the process, she also decided to set a new personal goal for herself &#8211; to answer a million mathematics questions before the event.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>But before we get to that, let&#8217;s rewind a few years back.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-bottom: 16px !important\">How it All Started<\/h3>\n<p>In 2005, she stumbled on a mathematics software in school that would transform her approach to mathematics <span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW129258275 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW129258275 BCX0\">and learning forever.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Before <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mathletics.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mathletics<\/a>, co-founder Shane Hill created Scaffolding Maths. At that time, Scaffolding Maths was the first-of-its-kind mathematics workbooks software designed on Excel.<\/p>\n<p>Tatiana recounts, \u201cMy school happened to be one of the first schools to use Scaffolding Maths. It was pretty amazing when I think about it now. They were all Excel workbooks distributed on a CD, but it looked nothing like Excel. It looked like a sophisticated program for 2005.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img class=\"lazyload  wp-image-4907 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-homepages.3plearning.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Scaffolding-Maths-Screenshot.png\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/assets-homepages.3plearning.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Scaffolding-Maths-Screenshot.png\" alt=\"Scaffolding Maths Screenshot\" width=\"550\" height=\"373\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27550%27%20height%3D%27373%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20550%20373%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27550%27%20height%3D%27373%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Scaffolding-Maths-Screenshot-160x109.png 160w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Scaffolding-Maths-Screenshot-200x136.png 200w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Scaffolding-Maths-Screenshot-320x217.png 320w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Scaffolding-Maths-Screenshot-400x271.png 400w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Scaffolding-Maths-Screenshot-480x326.png 480w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Scaffolding-Maths-Screenshot.png 581w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><i><br \/>\nScreenshot of Scaffolding Maths. Image credit: Tatiana Devendranath<\/i><\/p>\n<p>There was a section in Scaffolding Maths called SAM, where students would be timed for how fast they could get 10 or 12 mathematics questions correct (what we now know as Live Mathletics).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI got hooked on that. So much so that they (co-founder Shane Hill and the team) had to rewrite the program because I had done it so many times and it wouldn\u2019t show all the records in the history,\u201d she explained.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat\u2019s when I first met Shane, and he told me about a new program coming up.\u201d When Mathletics rolled out a few months later, her school was one of the first three schools in Australia to use it.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was so fun, it felt like I was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mathletics.com\/blog\/educators\/value-of-games-in-mathematics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">playing a game<\/a>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf I wanted to accelerate my learning and do a higher year level, or if I wanted to learn about a particular mathematics topic before my school planned to teach me about it, I could do that. I really liked being empowered to take that on and do it myself,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMathletics created an interest in mathematics for sure. It accelerated my learning and interest. When I was at school I did more mathematics-orientated subjects, ones I may not have done, had it not been for Mathletics.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-bottom: 16px !important\">A Million Mathematics Questions Answered<\/h3>\n<p>So when the first World Maths Day kicked off in 2007, naturally Tatiana gravitated towards it.\u00a0 She took part in the first event and was one of the top 40 students.<\/p>\n<p>The following year, she decided to challenge herself and aim for the top.<\/p>\n<p>To optimise her chances of winning, a 14-year-old Tatiana came up with a plan. She practised relentlessly and ran time trials to figure what times of the day she gets the best scores.<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s also when she decided to set a personal target and challenge for herself &#8211; to answer a million questions in Mathletics before the event in March 2008.<\/p>\n<p>And she stuck to it. She hit her millionth question in slightly less than 3 years.<\/p>\n<p>This means from July 2005 to early 2008, Tatiana was completing an average of over 300,000 questions per year, which is about 900 questions per day.<\/p>\n<p>Taking part in, and winning World Maths Day instilled in her the value of smart planning, hard work and practice.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-bottom: 16px !important\">Exciting New Opportunities<\/h3>\n<p>Winning the event also opened the doors to many exciting opportunities in her life.<\/p>\n<p>After her win in 2008, she was interviewed on the Today Show, Today Tonight, BBC, Sydney Morning Herald, CNN and on multiple Australian Radio stations.<\/p>\n<p>Tatiana reveals to me she even made a guest appearance in Australia\u2019s longest-running drama series \u2018Neighbours\u2019 in 2011, where she helped to write mathematics questions for a scene and played a Mathlete judge.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img class=\"lazyload  wp-image-4908 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-homepages.3plearning.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Devendranath-as-a-Mathlete-judge-in-Neighbours.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/assets-homepages.3plearning.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Devendranath-as-a-Mathlete-judge-in-Neighbours.jpg\" alt=\"Devendranath as a Mathlete judge in Neighbours\" width=\"520\" height=\"293\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27520%27%20height%3D%27293%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20520%20293%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27520%27%20height%3D%27293%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Devendranath-as-a-Mathlete-judge-in-Neighbours-160x90.jpg 160w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Devendranath-as-a-Mathlete-judge-in-Neighbours-200x113.jpg 200w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/Devendranath-as-a-Mathlete-judge-in-Neighbours.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><i style=\"text-align: center\"><br \/>\nTatiana as a Mathlete judge in episode 6155 of Neighbours. <\/i><i>Image source: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.neighboursepisodes.com\/index.php?year=2011&amp;episode=6155\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Neighboursepisodes.com<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<p>Of course, she had a great time filming and had a first-hand experience of what goes behind a TV production. But that\u2019s not all.<\/p>\n<p>She was later invited to speak at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=bjlG0jRDJ_s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">World Education Day Sydney Opera House presentation in 2012<\/a> and went on to co-host the same event three years later, at Sydney Luna Park.<\/p>\n<p>She reflects, \u201cYou can\u2019t buy these opportunities. These are experiences I would never have if not for World Maths Day.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-bottom: 16px !important\">From Journalism to Data Analyst<\/h3>\n<p>While she picked mathematics subjects in her high school years, it was tough when it came to choosing a university degree as she loved both English and Mathematics. In the end, she decided to pursue a degree in Journalism Behavioural Studies. But her interest in mathematics didn\u2019t stop there.<\/p>\n<p>6 months into her undergrad course, Tatiana noticed numbers would somehow find a way into her stories. Every time she started a piece, \u201cit would always be based on statistics.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI find my news angle by looking at data,\u201d she shared.<\/p>\n<p>Combining her love of numbers and language, she started her first full-time role in Canberra at an education tech company Skoolbo, as Communications and Data Analyst.<\/p>\n<p>She returned to Melbourne in 2019 to work for the NAB as Reporting and Insights Analyst, and was quickly promoted to Consultant \u2013 Analytics, Customer Resolution and Remediation.<\/p>\n<p>Today, the 28-year-old is pursuing her passion for data and behavioural patterns as a Regulatory and Assurance Analytics Manager with ANZ, busy developing tools to analyse raw data and transforming them into important business insights.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-bottom: 16px !important\">Don\u2019t Be Afraid of Numbers<\/h3>\n<p>If there is one important piece of advice Tatiana has to offer, it\u2019s not to be afraid of numbers. She believes the way to overcome this is early mathematics exposure.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ve heard people say, \u2018Oh, mathematics is like a foreign language to me\u2019, but when you think about it, it kind of is,\u201d said Tatiana.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn English and humanities, you\u2019re using a language you speak with those subjects. With mathematics, you don\u2019t have as much exposure as you would with your native language.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think early exposure is hugely important in breaking down those fears, because people aren\u2019t used to seeing numbers as much as they are seeing words.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mathletics.com\/blog\/educators\/6-ways-mathletics-can-help-students-with-mathematics-anxiety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">6 Ways Mathletics Can Help Students With Mathematics Anxiety<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-bottom: 16px !important\">Preparing for World Maths Day<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img class=\"lazyload wp-image-4951 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-homepages.3plearning.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/World-Maths-Day-Spotlight-Tatiana-Devendranath.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/assets-homepages.3plearning.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/World-Maths-Day-Spotlight-Tatiana-Devendranath.jpg\" alt=\"World Maths Day Spotlight Tatiana Devendranath\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27550%27%20height%3D%27413%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20550%20413%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27550%27%20height%3D%27413%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/World-Maths-Day-Spotlight-Tatiana-Devendranath-160x120.jpg 160w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/World-Maths-Day-Spotlight-Tatiana-Devendranath-200x150.jpg 200w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/World-Maths-Day-Spotlight-Tatiana-Devendranath-320x240.jpg 320w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/World-Maths-Day-Spotlight-Tatiana-Devendranath-400x300.jpg 400w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/World-Maths-Day-Spotlight-Tatiana-Devendranath-480x360.jpg 480w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/World-Maths-Day-Spotlight-Tatiana-Devendranath-600x450.jpg 600w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/World-Maths-Day-Spotlight-Tatiana-Devendranath-768x576.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/World-Maths-Day-Spotlight-Tatiana-Devendranath-800x600.jpg 800w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/World-Maths-Day-Spotlight-Tatiana-Devendranath.jpg 1000w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><i><br \/>\nTatiana Devendranath today, with her Mathletics account from 2005. Image credit: Tatiana Devendranath<\/i><\/p>\n<p>So what was her secret to winning the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mathletics.com\/blog\/news\/world-maths-day-is-back\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">world\u2019s largest online maths competition<\/a><\/strong> more than a decade ago?<\/p>\n<p>She nailed it down to three things \u2013 focusing on your best scores, accuracy and having fun.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFocus on your results, don\u2019t compare with others and set your own goals. That\u2019s what helped me to succeed.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>She mentioned while \u201cit\u2019s tempting to focus on your speed\u201d, she stressed to \u201cfocus on accuracy\u201d and most of all, to \u201cenjoy the experience and have fun.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNaturally, you\u2019ll get better scores when you\u2019re having fun,\u201d quipped the past World Maths Day winner.<\/p>\n<p>As I wrapped up our interview, it became apparent to me that underneath that big smile and down-to-earth persona, lies a tenacity for learning, discipline, and perseverance.<\/p>\n<p>I discovered the confidence of someone who embraced her strengths and found a safe place that celebrates this. For Tatiana, that place was Mathletics.<\/p>\n<p>And to complete a million mathematics questions at 14 years of age? I wouldn\u2019t even come close to doing that in my lifetime.<\/p>\n<p>Maybe it\u2019s time for me to start crunching numbers again.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:768px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-3{ padding-top : 5%;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0%;padding-bottom : 5%;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0%;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0%;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0%;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0%;margin-bottom:0%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;border-radius:22px 22px 22px 22px;background-color:#dbe3e9;border-width: 0 0 0 0;border-color:#eef2f5;border-style:solid;border-radius:22px 22px 22px 22px;overflow:hidden;padding: 40px 40px 40px 40px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><h3 style=\"margin-bottom: 16px !important\"><strong>World Maths Day 2023<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>World Maths Day is free for all school-aged children from 5 to 16 years old.<\/p>\n<p>If your child already has a Mathletics account from school, lock in the date (8 March 2023) and check if you have <a href=\"https:\/\/login.mathletics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">access to Live Mathletics<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t have a Mathletics account? 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