“Math is too hard.” “Math is boring.” “Why do we even need to study this?”—these complaints echo in classrooms everywhere. For years, math has been reduced to endless drills, formula memorization, and tedious problem sets. Many students believe that mathematical ability is either an innate gift or an impossible challenge. But during the International Mathematics Camp on January 16th, we saw math in a new light—as an adventure fueled by curiosity, collaboration, and real-world applications.
The camp challenged conventional high school experiences, where math is often stripped of its beauty and reduced to ...
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