Posted on Feb. 26: 40 volunteer tutors + 200 students = McMaster’s Math Enrichment Day

Many students at McMaster University remember their daily struggles with mathematics. Now, more than 40 Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc) undergraduates are reaching out to public schools across Hamilton, helping elementary students enrich their understanding of math.

As part of the outreach program, McMaster is hosting a Math Enrichment Day today (Thursday, Feb. 26). More than 200 students from across Hamilton will be attending this event, which is designed to entertain as well as educate.

Maintaining the academic enthusiasm of students is the goal of the McMaster tutors, who have been preparing the Grade 7 and 8 students to write the Gauss mathematics competition, which will be held later this spring.

By providing students with stimulating and engaging mathematic presentations, participants in the BHSc Outreach Program hope that the tutoring sessions and Math Enrichment Day will motivate the elementary students to continue their hard work and pursuit of academic achievement.

Activities of the day include a mock math contest, a presentation by Miroslav Lovric, Department of Mathematics, a molecular magic show, by the Faculty of Science and a fireball show, by the Faculty of Engineering.

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Many students at McMaster University remember their daily struggles with mathematics.  Now, more than 40 Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc) undergraduates are reaching out to public schools across Hamilton, helping elementary students enrich their understanding of math.<p><br />
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As part of the outreach program, McMaster is hosting a Math Enrichment Day today (Thursday, Feb. 26).  More than 200 students from across Hamilton will be attending this event, which is designed to entertain as well as educate.<p><br />
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Maintaining the academic enthusiasm of students is the goal of the McMaster tutors, who have been preparing the Grade 7 and 8 students to write the Gauss mathematics competition, which will be held later this spring.<p><br />
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By providing students with stimulating and engaging mathematic presentations, participants in the BHSc Outreach Program hope that the tutoring sessions and Math Enrichment Day will motivate the elementary students to continue their hard work and pursuit of academic achievement.<p><br />
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Activities of the day include a mock math contest, a presentation by Miroslav Lovric, Department of Mathematics, a molecular magic show, by the Faculty of Science and a fireball show, by the Faculty of Engineering.

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