A Barrow youngster has proved he is among the brightest mathematicians in the UK.
Nathan Lee Cheong, a year 11 pupil at Chetwynde School, was awarded silver in the UK Senior Maths Challenge – which is aimed at A-level students.
The Chetwynde head boy had to complete a 60-minute paper with multiple choice questions.
He said: “There were five answers for each question but if I got one wrong then I lost marks. It was quite difficult as it’s aimed at A-level students but I thought I’d done all right and I am really happy with a silver award.”
Head of mathematics Stefan Olphert said he had put Nathan forward based on his performance in the recent country-wide Olympiads.
He said: “Nathan’s score puts him in the top 25% of students nationally who are currently at sixth form which is a remarkable achievement when he is 15 years old.
“His diligence, attention to detail, and relentless commitment to logical reasoning has allowed him to become an excellent young mathematician.
“He always gives everything and never allows himself to be complacent.”
Pupils from Chetwynde, which is part of South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust, will also compete in the upcoming UK Maths Trust Intermediate and Junior competitions.
