The most active volunteers of the second edition of the national campaign “Mathematics, from equal to equal” were awarded on Tuesday, at the closing event of the project. According to the organizers, over 300 high school students provided more than 3 thousand hours of free tutoring to ninth grade students, helping them prepare for the national mathematics exam, reports IPN.

The campaign took place between March and June and was organized by the Ministry of Education and Research, in partnership with the National Curriculum and Assessment Agency, UNICEF and UNDP Moldova.

The Secretary General of the Ministry of Education and Research, Galina Rusu, thanked the high school students for their involvement and stated that they have demonstrated that peer support can make a difference in the learning process. “If you have managed to instill in them the confidence that they can understand mathematics and can put in effort, then you have achieved your goal”, said the ministry’s representative.

In turn, Galina Bulat, an education specialist at UNICEF Moldova, emphasized that the program has had benefits for both the students who received support and the mentors. According to her, explaining the lessons helps young people to consolidate their knowledge and develop skills such as communication, patience and empathy.

At the same time, Ana Moraru, representative of UNDP Moldova, noted that investing in education and developing skills in areas such as science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics is essential for shaping a modern society.

The campaign “Mathematics from equal to equal” is an educational volunteer initiative that aims to help middle school students prepare for exams and, at the same time, to develop civic spirit and mentoring skills among high school students.