Journal of the Mathematics Council of the Alberta Teachers’ Association
Volume 52 Issue 1, December 2014
24 – 25
Success by Numbers Math Competitions Help Prepare Students for Challenges Ahead
Johan Rudnick
Math is often misunderstood and maligned, especially by students. Math is dull and boring. Math is way too hard. Math is anything but cool. At the same time, math can be fun and rewarding. Math can be beautiful and creative. And, perhaps most important, math can nurture strong analytical and problem solving skills-key ingredients for career success. One tool for bridging the gap between general perceptions and critical reality is the math competition.
