Lack Of Basic Foundation Leads To Low Percentage In Maths Exams
By H Bat

Bandar Seri Begawan - It is compulsory for all students to study mathematics, as it is considered a core subject in the secondary level.

However, a majority of students still have difficulty in studying the subject, said Acting Assistant Director of Secondary Schools Koh Hong Puah, in his speech during the officiating of the eXplomaths Carnival 2008 at the school hall of PIHM Serasa Secondary School yesterday morning.

In addition, observing from the general examination results, students usually score lower percentages in maths, especially in Lower Secondary Assessment (PMB) and GCE '0' Levels.

The main reason for poor results is the lack of basic knowledge in the subject, which causes students to have difficulty in understanding the subject, hence making them lose interest to learn.

The annual eXplomaths Carnival is aimed to help instil interest of the subject among the students and bring across the message that learning mathematics is fun.

The event is significant in the Ministry of Education's efforts to improve the results in the subject, especially in the PMB and '0' Levels, and activities like these can help raise awareness and attract students towards the subject, especially creative activities that help open the mind, he added.

Apart from that, tests and exams of higher standards are also required in mathematics to enter relevant fields like science. In the business field, mathematics is seen as an important subject and is favoured when looking for employment.

In that respect, students are encouraged to take interest in the subject, so as to give themselves unlimited opportunities. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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