CCC head lauds bpTT for young adult math experience

“On behalf of everyone at the CCC, I want to offer our heartfelt thanks to bpTT for continuing its support of this mathematics workshop and for extending it to CCC Tobago as well. This is a golden opportunity for our young people to study the subject in a student-friendly environment and use it as a stepping stone to pursue it at the examination level,” Major Richardson-Mark told the participants, CCC officials and bpTT representatives at the graduation function at CCC Headquarters, Beetham, Port-of-Spain, last Thursday.

Noting that former graduates have gone on to pass mathematics at CXC level, Richardson- Mark pointed out that math, along with English, was a pre-requisite subject for young people to progress in life. Twenty-two young men and women, drawn from communities representing the various Civilian Conservation Corps regions across Trinidad, completed an intensive two-week training course which covered a comprehensive review of the fundamentals of mathematics. They all received Certificates of Achievement.

Rachael Caines, corporate Responsibility advisor, told the audience that bpTT “prides itself in making strategic interventions along the education value change, from early childhood to tertiary level education”.

“Mathematics is one of the foundational building blocks of society and mathematical formulae and theorems have led to many ground-breaking discoveries that are improving our quality of life. By giving math a chance, you are giving yourself a chance at successfully navigating life. Ask for help when you need it and always choose to learn even beyond the confines of the classroom. Use the skills you have gained in this Adult Math Experience to unlock the potential inside of you,” Caines urged the graduates.

Graduate Preta Ramnath said she was grateful for the opportunity to continue her studies in mathematics, especially consumer arithmetic which would be useful in her small business as a market vendor. “Our tutor made the session very interesting and somewhat exciting for us to grasp the subject. I always knew that Math was important in everyday life and I am really glad to get this chance. I intend to take to the examination level,” Premnath added.

Enjoying its sixth year, the bpTT Adult Math Experience is open to mature students who want to continue their studies in the subject.

The Math initiative was designed top de-mystify the daunting realities they had of the subject. The classes at CCC Headquarters were conducted by Nicole Lord, tutor with training agency Cross & Associates.