THE Federal Government, through the Ministry of Education, in conjunction with the National Mathematical Center, NMC, has lined up activities to celebrate the study of mathematics as a subject by students.
This was disclosed by the Director-General, NMC, Mr Adewale Sholarin, who stated that government is resolved to demystify mathematics in secondary schools by making it more appealing to students.
"Mathematics is part of our daily lives and its knowledge helps in solving some of the deepest puzzles in life. Unfortunately, many students still have phobia for the subject which has brought about their dismal performance in public examinations.
Level of failure
"The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Education, in conjunction with the NMC, had declared 2012 a Mathematical year because of the worrisome level of failure in the subject. Making 2012 a Mathematical year would not only popularize the subject among primary and secondary school students, but would go a long way in stressing that mathematics is the foundation of science and technology, and the pillar of development."
Sholarin listed the activities lined up to celebrate mathematics to include: tertiary institutions' competition designed to produce future mathematicians and scientists, and the best teams would represent Nigeria at the International Mathematics Competition.
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