By Aislyn McKernan – Social Media Editor 

Jonathan Law math teacher and National Math Honor Society (NMHS) Advisor Mr. Ruzbarsky is helping the club its annual April Math Month. Advocate Social Media Editor Aislyn McKernan interviewed Ruzbarsky about the month’s activities. 

Aislyn McKernan: What is April Math Month? 

Mr. Ruzbarsky: April Math Month is hosted by the NMHS. April Math Month, officially called Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month, is an annual event in April that promotes public understanding and appreciation of mathematics and statistics. It aims to highlight the importance of both fields in various aspects of life, from daily tasks to STEM careers and beyond. It is also Financial Awareness Month.

AM: What does the NMHS hope to achieve this month?

MR: This month is all about awareness of mathematics and statistics. Our goal is to present a financial fact of the day (to help raise awareness of mathematics in other fields) and a problem of the day for our community to jointly talk about and spread the joy of math.

AM: What is your favorite activity this month?

MR: My favorite activity this month is the facts. It is always good to get to know personal finance a little better by little facts that might help you make better choices later on in life.

AM: Why did you decide to host April Math Month?

MR: This is something NMHS does every year.  Each chapter does it their own way, and this was the way we chose to do it this year.

AM: Will the activities continue beyond April? 

MR: This is only for April since it’s part of our honor society commitments as a chapter.