Cungkil Minat Matematik: Kem Math Matters 2.0 Meriahkan Desa Aman 2

KUALA LUMPUR, 17 Mei – Suasana ceria dan penuh semangat di Rumah Kelab, Perumahan Pegawai Kanan Polis Desa Aman 2 apabila seramai 54 pelajar berkumpul bagi menyertai Kem Math Matters 2.0, sebuah inisiatif pendidikan anjuran bersama Management Science Operation Research Society of Malaysia (MSORSM) dan Persatuan Penduduk Desa Aman 2 (PPDA2).

Program yang berlangsung separuh hari ini menyaksikan penyertaan aktif daripada 40 pelajar sekolah rendah dan 14 pelajar sekolah menengah, yang hadir seawal pagi untuk menyertai siri aktiviti berasaskan matematik yang direka khas bagi mencungkil minat, mengenal potensi, dan membina keyakinan dalam subjek yang sering dianggap mencabar ini.

Kem dimulakan dengan ucapan aluan oleh Dr. Ruzana Ishak selaku Pengerusi Program, yang menegaskan pentingnya pendekatan luar bilik darjah dalam memupuk minat pelajar terhadap bidang STEM. Majlis turut dihadiri oleh ACP Mohamed Salim bin Ghulam Muhammad, Pengerusi PPDA2, serta Prof. Dr. Lee Lai Soon, Presiden MSORSM, yang kedua-duanya memberikan sokongan penuh kepada usaha memperkasakan pendidikan melalui kerjasama komuniti.

Sepanjang program, peserta dibahagikan mengikut kategori dan menjalani enam aktiviti utama secara serentak – tiga bagi pelajar sekolah rendah dan tiga bagi pelajar sekolah menengah. Aktiviti-aktiviti ini bukan sahaja melibatkan kemahiran pengiraan, tetapi juga pemikiran kritikal, kerjasama kumpulan, serta kreativiti dalam menyelesaikan masalah harian berkait matematik.

MSORSM, selaku badan profesional yang sentiasa cakna terhadap pembangunan pendidikan negara, percaya bahawa matematik bukan sekadar angka di atas kertas. Sebaliknya, ia adalah seni pemikiran yang membentuk cara anak-anak berfikir, menyusun strategi, dan membuat keputusan dalam kehidupan seharian. Maka tidak hairanlah apabila setiap aktiviti dalam kem ini disusun dengan teliti agar pelajar bukan sahaja memahami, tetapi turut merasai keindahan dan kepuasan dalam menyelesaikan masalah matematik secara menyeronokkan.

Antara sesi paling memberi inspirasi ialah sesi ceramah motivasi oleh Insp. Ts. Mohd Norzikri bin Kamaruddin yang menyampaikan mesej jelas kepada pelajar mengenai kepentingan daya usaha dan semangat ingin tahu dalam mengejar kejayaan, terutama dalam bidang yang memerlukan ketelitian dan disiplin seperti matematik.

Program ditutup dengan ucapan penutup oleh Dr. Ruzana yang menzahirkan rasa penghargaan kepada semua peserta, fasilitator, serta ahli jawatankuasa yang telah bertungkus-lumus menjayakan kem ini. Beliau juga menyatakan komitmen untuk memperluas program seumpama ini pada masa akan datang agar lebih ramai pelajar dapat merasai manfaatnya.

Majlis disusuli dengan penyampaian hadiah kepada kumpulan terbaik dan sesi bergambar kenangan yang menyatukan semua peserta dalam satu bingkai momen yang penuh makna.

Kem Math Matters 2.0 sekali lagi membuktikan bahawa apabila komuniti dan profesional berganding bahu, pendidikan boleh disampaikan dalam bentuk yang lebih dekat di hati dan matematik dengan segala cabarannya boleh menjadi subjek yang indah jika dihayati dengan pendekatan yang betul.

Igniting Passion for Mathematics: Kem Math Matters 2.0 Energizes Desa Aman 2

KUALA LUMPUR, 17 May – A lively and enthusiastic atmosphere filled the Clubhouse at the Senior Police Officers’ Housing in Desa Aman 2 as 54 students gathered to participate in Kem Math Matters 2.0, an educational initiative jointly organized by the Management Science Operation Research Society of Malaysia (MSORSM) and the Desa Aman 2 Residents Association (PPDA2).

This half-day program saw active participation from 40 primary school students and 14 secondary school students, who arrived early in the morning to take part in a series of math-based activities specially designed to spark interest, identify potential, and build confidence in a subject often perceived as challenging.

The camp began with a welcoming speech by Dr. Ruzana Ishak, the Program Chairperson, who emphasized the importance of learning beyond the classroom to cultivate students’ interest in STEM fields. The event was also graced by ACP Mohamed Salim bin Ghulam Muhammad, Chairman of PPDA2, and Prof. Dr. Lee Lai Soon, President of MSORSM, both of whom expressed full support for empowering education through community collaboration.

Throughout the program, participants were divided into categories and engaged in six main activities simultaneously – three for primary students and three for secondary students. These activities involved not only calculation skills but also critical thinking, teamwork, and creativity in solving everyday math-related problems.

MSORSM, as a professional body deeply committed to national educational development, believes mathematics is not just numbers on paper. Instead, it is an art of thinking that shapes how children reason, strategize, and make decisions in daily life. Thus, every activity in the camp was carefully structured to ensure students not only understand but also experience the beauty and satisfaction of solving math problems in a fun way.

One of the most inspiring moments was the motivational talk delivered by Insp. Ts. Mohd Norzikri bin Kamaruddin, who shared a clear message about the importance of perseverance and curiosity in achieving success, especially in disciplines that require precision and discipline like mathematics.

The program concluded with a closing speech by Dr. Ruzana, who expressed gratitude to all participants, facilitators, and committee members who worked tirelessly to make the camp a success. She also pledged a commitment to expand similar programs in the future so that more students can benefit from them.

The event ended with prize-giving to the best teams and a memorable group photo session that brought all participants together in a meaningful moment.

Kem Math Matters 2.0 once again proved that when communities and professionals join hands, education can be delivered in a way that truly resonates—and mathematics, with all its challenges, can become a beautiful subject when approached with the right mindset.