An individual Maths Fair item at High School and Higher Secondary/VHSE in which a student presents a chart on a mathematical topic beyond numbers and geometry.
Other Chart is the open slot among the chart items. If the topic is neither a number idea nor a geometry idea, it belongs here: algebraic identities, statistics and graphs, trigonometric ratios, probability, sets, matrices or mathematical history.
In the The Kerala School Sasthrolsavam Mathematics Fair (Ganithashastramela) it is an individual item at High School (classes 8-10) and Higher Secondary/VHSE (classes 11-12), open to girls and boys. It shares its table with Number Chart and Geometrical Chart.
Because the topic is open, choice is a big part of success. A good topic is one that can be understood visually, tied to the syllabus and explained in a minute.
The student writes a note and defends the chart in a short exhibition round.
Where Other Chart is run
This item is part of the official Kerala School Sasthrolsavam Mathematics Fair, the state school mathematics exhibition that runs from school level through sub-district, district and state rounds, and is installed on eTalenter through the Maths Fair template built from the official item list and evaluation indicators. This page describes the Kerala format only.
- Kerala, India
Key facts
- Individual item, girls and boys.
- Offered at High School and Higher Secondary/VHSE.
- Content and mathematical value 30, curriculum link 20, presentation and write-up 25, beauty and perfection 15, exhibition 10.
- For topics other than number or geometry.
- A short note accompanies the chart.
- The student explains the chart.
On eTalenter, Other Chart is filed under Special and typically scored with Marks. It appears in 1 ready-made event templates — each one can adjust its time limit, age-group assignment and scoring setup independently.
Across the templates that use it, Other Chart is most often entered as an Individual competition, typically scored out of 100.
What judges look at in Other Chart
What a Other Chart panel is actually weighing up, and where the marks are usually won or lost:
- Knowledge of content and mathematical value (30): sound mathematics.
- Relationship with the curriculum (20): a tie to class topics.
- Mode of presentation and write-up (25): good structure and explanatory note.
- Beauty and perfection (15): neat, accurate drawing.
- Exhibition (10): confident explanation.
Treat these as the judging focus, not a fixed rubric: publish your own weighted criteria for Other Chart under Scoring Setup, or start from the judging and scoring software guide.
How to prepare for Other Chart
How entrants and their teachers usually get Other Chart right on the day:
- Pick a topic that is visual: graphs, algebra tiles, probability trees.
- Sketch the layout and flow of ideas first.
- Check formulae with a teacher.
- Use clear headings and colour-coding.
- Write a note with one worked example.
- Practise explaining a step-by-step example.
- Prepare for ‘why is this true?’ questions.
- Idea to try: algebraic identities shown with area models
- Idea to try: a probability tree for a coin and dice experiment
- Idea to try: statistics of your class: tables, bar charts and averages
Ready-made event templates that include Other Chart
Open any template to preview it in eTalenter and install it as a live, editable event.
| Template | Category | Score label | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kerala School Sasthrolsavam – Mathematics Fair | Special | Marks | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Other Chart judged individually or as a team?
Across eTalenter’s templates it’s most often run as an Individual entry, though an organiser can set either participation type when assigning the item to an age group.
What topics fit?
Any mathematical topic that is not a number idea or geometry, such as algebra, statistics or probability.
Is Lower Primary included?
No, only High School and Higher Secondary/VHSE.
Same table as other charts?
Yes.
Do I need an example?
A worked example helps the explanation and the write-up marks.
Want the full judging picture? Read the judging and scoring software guide, or browse every special competition item.
Try Other Chart in eTalenter
See every ready-made template that runs Other Chart, and install one as a live event — age groups, rules and scoring included.
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