Joaquin Buenaflor writes: In your review of Michael Asis’ book (Dec. 24 and 31), you hit on an issue that too few bring up. I’ve been critical of the Catholic Church not because I have hatred for it but because I know the good it can do.
After giving tips on how to face math with confidence and how to learn concepts effectively, my college students now discuss creative strategies to deepen understanding of mathematics not just for school but for daily life as well.
Professionals in the technical fields are eyed to teach Science and Math in the upcoming senior high school due to the shortage in competent teachers in these subjects.
We fear mathematics for many reasons: terror teachers, learned helplessness, neglectful or pressure-inducing parents, society’s denigration of deep thought, instant gratification, lack of motivation, failure in examinations, among others.
I am the Master of my Fate. I am the Captain of my Soul.
While college students continue to flock to courses perceived to lead to in-demand jobs, only a few dare sign up for courses that government deems critical for development, including disciplines in the sciences, mathematics, agriculture and forestry.
Now in its 11th year, the Metrobank Math Challenge is a yearly competition that aims to nurture talented Filipino grade school and high school students.
Math skills are not all that I’ve gained from the Math Challenge.
The Ateneo Math Olympiad (AMO) was launched 10 years ago to help train talented elementary and secondary students in complex problem solving.
Now in its tenth year, the Ateneo Math Olympiad (AMO) was conceived by former president Fr. Bienvenido Nebres, S.J., as a venue to develop the problem-solving mindset and abilities of our youth.
Last week, we looked at the question of whether the Chinese have a genetic advantage over Filipinos in terms of math ability.
Girls ruled the just-ended 2012 Philippine Sudoku Super Challenge (PSSC) championships, where a total of 6,412 elementary and high school students, as well as some professionals, competed in the sixth edition of the annual contest.
As a Chinese-Filipino, I celebrate the fact that the Chinese New Year is finally recognized as an official Philippine holiday.
