ELEMENTARY STUDENTS SOLVE REAL-LIFE MATH PROBLEMS AT MATH FAIR

(October 7, 2011) -- A "farmer's field trip" to St. Mary's University College -- complete with straw hats, pumpkins and turkey throwing contests -- ended up being a fun way to solve math problems for students from Father James Whelihan School.

The children were guests of second-year Bachelor of Education students who had prepared engaging, real-life math problems for the students to solve. Led by their instructor Dr. Bryan Szumlas, the students are honing their skills in preparation for upcoming school practicums in Calgary and Whitehorse.