Learning mathematics doesn't have to be intimidating.
That's why World Maths Day inspires young children to join the learning marathon and participate in the competition.
Today millions of students worldwide will put their maths skills to the test.
'World Maths Day' is the largest annual online live maths competition hosted by 3P Learning.
This exciting event has brought together over 10 million students from 150+ countries for nearly two decades, turning maths into a high-energy, global challenge filled with fun, learning, and incredible prizes.
This year's theme, ‘Maths for Everyone', is breaking the stereotype that maths is only for the academically gifted. Whether you're a maths whiz or just starting, World Maths Day proves that maths is engaging, empowering, and accessible to all-because numbers are for everyone!
World Maths Day has become a global phenomenon, making friendly competition out of arguably one of the hardest subjects available.
It's no secret that improving your STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) skills will help you in all aspects of learning but this live event also allows students to compete with peers from around the world to test their skills in real-time.
The gamified nature of the event keeps students involved in an example of positive screen time, using technology in an ad-free, fun and engaging way.
Participating in World Maths Day is free for students aged 5 to 18 and participants can enter as individuals or on behalf of their school. With fantastic prizes up for grabs, the top students in each global grade will be awarded an iPad, with the top schools nabbing over R4,500 in e-commerce vouchers.
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A local South African student in Grade 6 at Summerhill School SA in Midrand, Akshara Chimakurthy is the first student worldwide to have earned 'infinity status' by dedicating her time to earn one certificate every week for a year - even during the school holidays.
Chimakurthy credits Mathletics for helping her improve her speed in addition and subtraction, and also improving her understanding of data handling. Saying that she will be partaking in the live event on the 26th.
Chimakurthy's Maths teacher, Mr David Bolton, further reinforces the Mathletics program's positive effect on his students, saying it aligns with the curriculum, helping them challenge themselves with the content they are currently learning. Further to this, he says, "I can adapt the content to suit each learner's needs, ensuring they are appropriately challenged. The platform provides real-time feedback, allowing students to learn from their mistakes instantly."
Mathletics offers teachers a wide variety of resources, which cover a range of topics aligned with the curriculum. Bolton says the students love the gamification elements of Mathletics, particularly Live Mathletics, where they can compete with others in real-time.
