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Math Enthusiasts Club: adding fun to the equation

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Jae Lee
Members in the lower levels of the club may learn about trigonometry, like featured on the worksheet.

The Math Enthusiasts Club is a club of students who are interested in learning mathematical concepts that gather every Tuesday.

The Math Enthusiasts Club is a club for students who are engaged in math and want to learn more. Lots of the students teach each other math problems and concepts that they may not have known before, or that they want to expand their knowledge on. 

“They examine unique math contest questions and discuss tricks and tips they can apply to problems they’ll see in the future,” said Andrew Ramroth, the math teacher who runs the club. One such math competition may be the American Math Competition.

However, the Math Enthusiasts Club is very different from getting a math tutor. One may need a tutor if they’re looking for help with their current math class. The Math Enthusiasts Club is more helpful for students who want to learn more challenging math skills. 

“When you’re in a club of like-minded folk, it is exciting to be around other passionate people. They inspire each other and challenge each other to improve their knowledge and skills,” Ramroth said. 

Additionally, there are many problems when it comes to teaching math, especially at a level as high as the club teaches. They may have problems explaining complicated concepts, or students may have trouble understanding them. This can lead to students feeling unmotivated to learn math, which may cause them to leave the club.

The club also uses different methods to teach rather than the traditional curriculum, which makes learning more engaging and interesting. 

“We played a game called the Prisoners Dilemma. By playing out the simulation instead of explaining it, we were able to understand and teach the concept much better,” said Roan Arendtsz, president of the math enthusiasts club.

The president is the most important member of the club. As president, Arendtsz has many duties, such as managing the meetings and creating curriculums. Arendtsz also has to research mathematical topics or activities that he thinks will gather interest from the members of the club. 

Another crucial member of the club is the vice president. The vice president of the math enthusiast club is Andrew Boldi, whose job is to work with the president on things such as the curriculum. 

When you’re in a club of like-minded folk, it is exciting to be around other passionate people.  They inspire each other and challenge each other to improve their knowledge and skills

— Andrew Ramroth

“The president and I have strived to emphasize the necessity for all of our curriculum to be interesting, applicable, and comprehensible to all of our members,” Boldi said. 

Whether one wants to learn new math tactics or learn more about what one knows, the Math Enthusiasts club is for anyone who is open to, and excited about, learning math.

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Jae Lee
Jae Lee, Staff Writer
Jae Lee is a sophomore at Carlmont and this is his first year in the journalism program. He enjoys swimming, listening to music, and writing. He is excited to be a part of the journalism team and learn how to become a better writer. Twitter: @jaereporter

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