Rey Ayres Yusuf Wins Gold at the National Mathematics Olympiad

Rey Ayres Yusuf, a student from SD Global Islamic School, has won the Gold Medal at the national level of the Jenius Science National Olympiad 2.0 in Mathematics, competing against students from across Indonesia on 14–16 December 2025.

We congratulate Rey on this outstanding achievement — and we want to take a moment to recognize the work behind it.

The Result

• 🥇 Gold Medal — National Level
• 📚 Subject: Mathematics
• 🏆 Competition: Jenius Science National Olympiad 2.0
• 🏫 School: SD Global Islamic School
• 📅 Date: 14–16 December 2025

A gold medal at national level in mathematics is a serious achievement. It reflects not just knowledge, but the ability to reason, to solve unfamiliar problems under pressure, and to perform consistently at the highest level.

Rey Ayres Yusuf — Gold Medalist, Jenius Science National Olympiad 2.0 (Mathematics).

Congratulations to Teacher Muh Irfan Ali

We want to give special recognition to Muh Irfan Ali, the teacher who guided Rey's olympiad preparation.

Preparing a student for national-level competition requires precision — knowing exactly which skills to develop, in what order, and how to build both competence and confidence for competition conditions. That kind of preparation makes the difference between potential and result.

Thank you, Pak Irfan. This medal reflects your expertise and dedication. 🙏

What It Takes to Prepare for a Math Olympiad

Olympiad mathematics is a different challenge from school mathematics. It demands structured, targeted preparation:

1. Skill assessment — identify exactly where the student stands across all mathematical domains
2. Close foundational gaps — no competition strategy works on an unstable base
3. Build problem-solving frameworks — teach systematic approaches to unfamiliar problems
4. Practise under competition conditions — timed sessions, olympiad-style problems, pressure management
5. Review and adjust — treat every mistake as data, not failure

This is the process. And when it is done well, results like Rey's follow. It starts with knowing where a child stands — a math assessment — and a clear olympiad preparation path.