Guidance through the struggle
The Brain Synchro Program, Empowerment of Modern Mathematics for SPM 2022, was organized in Kuala Lumpur by the Magic Mathematics Organization (Pertubuhan Magik Matematik) with the support of the Hasanah Foundation and the Ministry of Finance in an effort to help the underprivileged and struggling students master the subject of Modern Mathematics while enhancing mental agility and self-confidence. This program was held in a hybrid format for 6 months, with both physical and online classes involving a total of 252 students from 9 locations:
- SMK Segambut, Segambut
- SMK Seri Pantai, Kg. Kerinchi
- SMK Bandar Tasik Selatan, Bandar Tasik Selatan
- SMK Jinjang, Jinjang
- SMK Seri Permaisuri, Cheras
- SMK. Raja Abdullah, Kepong
- Pusat Tahfiz Darus Syabab, Kepong
- PPR Seri Pantai, Lembah Pantai
- PA Sri Kelantan, Sentul
The program spanned over 6 months, starting with online classes in September 2022, followed by physical classes in November 2022, and concluded in February 2023.
Online classes were conducted separately for each location from 8-10 pm every week. For school locations, physical classes were held after school hours from 2-4 pm at their respective schools. For the PPR location, physical workshops were held on weekends. Students were provided with meals before and after classes.
Throughout the 6-month program, students were guided with mental calculation techniques and quick tips, followed by the application of these techniques in answering Modern Mathematics SPM 2022 questions. Specialized modules were prepared for struggling mathematics students by certified and experienced instructors. To ensure students’ readiness from the mental aspect, counseling sessions were also organized for program participants. Students took this opportunity to share their problems with the program counselors.
Participants of the program attended a Diagnostic Test (Pre-Test) and a Brain-Synchro Olympiad Test (Post-Test) at the end of the program to assess their level of progress and mastery of Mathematics. The results showed that approximately 90% of the students improved their scores in the competition, demonstrating the effectiveness of the program in increasing students’ interest in the subject.
The winners of the Post-Test received trophy prizes, followed by the distribution of Data Card Vouchers (RM30), bags, stationeries and certificates of participation to all the students. The schools and Tahfiz centers involved in the Brain Synchro program expressed their full support and acknowledged the positive impact of the program, particularly in increasing students’ interest in Modern Mathematics.
On February 18, 2023, YB Tuan Fahmi Fadzil, Member of Parliament for Lembah Pantai and Minister of the Ministry of Communication and Digital, attended the Prize & Initiative Presentation Ceremony at the Lembah Pantai location, accompanied by Puan Anita Ahmad and Tuan Koh Xiu Heng from the Yayasan Hasanah. The ceremony took place at the Lembah Pantai Member of Parliament Office from 11 am to 11:40 am. In his speech, he expressed support for the Brain Synchro program and expressed his hope for its annual organization to empower more students in facing the increasingly challenging Modern Mathematics SPM examination.