South African student, Dario Trinchero (17), has been
crowned the best mathematics student in the world. #Dstv872
Dario Trinchero, a matriculant at Somerset College in
Western Cape, has become the first South African to earn the title of top
mathematics student in the world after achieving the highest marks possible in
the International Cambridge University advanced subsidiary examinations.
Trinchero placed first in two mathematics exams, and
achieved a first place for South African students for two chemistry papers and
a practical. He scored 100% in all five exams.
Trinchero told 702 Talk Radio that teachers at Somerset
College, recognising his growing talent for mathematics, introduced him to the
Cambridge AS Examinations in 2015. Consisting of some of the most notoriously
difficult mathematics problems ever devised, the Cambridge tests are taken by
prospective engineers and theorists seeking to enter into the competitive
air/space science industry and the fields of astro and quantum physics.
He hoped to study theoretical physics and computer science
at a South African university after he finished high school, he told the radio
host, Keino Kammies. "I've always been passionate about maths, and have
had passionate teachers. All of that is the catalyst for success. I've always
done well because I've been surrounded by people (who) encouraged me,"
Trinchero said.
"The quality of Dario's answers secured him the honour,
not simply the 100%," said Meg Fargher, the executive head of Somerset
College in Somerset West. "We are extremely proud of Dario and his
teachers on this incredible achievement."
CONGRATULATIONS TO AN EXCELLENT STUDENT.
PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR STUDENTS AT THE KEEP, WRITE EXACTLY THE SAME MATHEMATICS AND CHEMISTRY PAPERS AS MENTIONED IN THE ABOVE ARTICLE.
