The Tribune

Students from 36 students from around The Bahamas competed in the SC McPherson Junior High School’s annual interschool mathematics competition.

Spanning nine schools, the competitors put their arithmetic skills, speed, and correctness to the test during the annual event sponsored by Consolidated Water (Bahamas) Ltd. (CWCO) since 2012.

Sister Mary Patricia Russell Junior High School scored first place in the competition and SC McPherson Junior High School followed in second.

From the scaling of ingredients when making a meal to calculating when to leave home in order to arrive at school on time, the competition’s theme, Mathematics in Everyday Life: Making the Connection, was aimed at recognising that mathematics is at the core of various careers and daily activities. 

Head of SC McPherson’s Mathematic Department, Shakara Russell, spearheaded the competition for the first time this year and added that the event inspires students to strive for academic excellence with the support of numerous teachers and administrators.

She said: “The Annual Interschool Mathematics Competition offers a platform for students to demonstrate their mathematical skills and engage in friendly competition with their peers, fostering motivation and engagement. It helps to nurture mathematical talent, promote academic excellence, and inspire future generations of mathematicians and problem-solvers.”