2016-03-30

n Resources, Science and technology at the African Union, Dr. Martial De-Paul Ikounga said ma

Does one need to be a genius to do maths? What are the chances that parents are discouraging children from excelling maths from a much younger age?

Experts are warning that the manner in which mathematics is portrayed to a child determines their ability to excel in the subject later on.

The Commissioner for Human Resources, Science and technology at the African Union, Dr. Martial De-Paul Ikounga said mathematics should be demystified through progressive trainings that present it as a universal language; a language that can be learnt from the earliest age and by everybody – not just by a few talented people.

"This is necessary if we are to increase the numbers of children and youth excelling in science and maths. It will provide a rich pipeline for researchers and career scientists in order to harness Africa's demographic dividend for achieving a prosperous Africa," said Ikounga.

He further explained that to ensure that science solves Africa's challenges, it was imperative that the quality of education and training be improved through a paradigm shift that involves student centered approaches.

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He also said linkages between the education and productive sectors would improve competences and skills for entrepreneurship, innovation and creativity.

Ikounga made the remarks recently during a gathering of young African scientists at the Next Einstein Forum Dakar, Senegal.

Named after German's famous physicist Albert Einstein, the Next Einstein Forum (NEF) is a global meet intended to strengthen the continent's position on the scientific stage.

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