Megasa Maths Camp Opens

August 18

A TWO-week Mathematics Camp for junior and senior high school students has opened in Accra with a call on the education authorities to pay greater attention to the study and teaching of Mathematics.
The Founder and Executive Director of Megasa Mathematics Academy, Prof. S.E. Anku, who made the call, said placing emphasis on the study of mathematics would transform the country for the better.
The residential camp, which is organised by Megasa Mathematics Academic at Lashibi, a Ghana Education Service recognised academy, involves an intensive morning, afternoon and evening sessions. Participants would be presented with certificates at the end of the event.
It would cover mathematics concepts, practical activities and problem solving.
Prof. Anku said mathematics was the study of everyday life activities, and that from history, mathematical ideals were developed from the things people did, among other things.
He said in spite of the importance of mathematics to the development of a country, little attention was paid to the subject, thus the large number of students who failed every year.
"The situation in Ghana is bad as we are not paying serious attention to the study of mathematics. All other developed countries pay adequate attention to mathematics," he said.
According to him, mathematics ensured the efficiency of science, engineering and the technology that was needed for national development.
Prof. Anku said the unfortunate aspect of the study of mathematics in Ghana was that people only looked at it as an examination subject, saying that there was the need for students, among other personalities, to learn how to apply it.
He called on teachers to upgrade their knowledge and methodology of teaching mathematics, and urged the government to motivate teachers to enable them to offer their best.
Prof. Anku said companies and institutions must also provide the platform for students to undertake practical attachments so as to experience the practical aspects of mathematics.
"If we have a well-educated human resource everything would take care of itself," he said.