UCMAS Ghana hosts 13th National Competition; urges parents to prioritize educational choices

The Universal Concept of Mental Arithmetic System (UCMAS) Ghana Limited has successfully hosted its 13th national competition at the Pentecost Convention Center in Kasoa.

The event gathered over 2,500 children, all competing for top honors and the opportunity to represent Ghana at the international competition in India.

Mr. Girish Gurbani, Director of Maurya Education Limited, highlighted the significance of UCMAS as a flagship program focused on academic excellence.

He explained that UCMAS has been instrumental in sharpening the minds of participants, noting that even children as young as three years old have shown the capability to solve quadratic equations and graphs.

The program, designed for children under six, emphasizes cognitive development, academic excellence, and critical thinking skills, promising to revolutionize education in Ghana.

The competition challenged participants in areas such as speed, confidence, concentration, listening, comprehension skills, and photographic memory.

Maxwell Adu, Area Manager for Tema Community 25 and TV quiz host, emphasized the importance of parents making informed decisions about their children's education. As a member of the national competition's planning committee, Adu stressed the significance of considering programs like UCMAS, STEM, and robotics for cognitive development.

"Parents play a vital role in shaping their children's futures," Adu stated and added, "It's essential to explore available programs and make choices that will positively impact their lives."

Adu urged parents to take full advantage of these programs, reminding them of their responsibility to make the right educational choices for their children. "The time is now to utilize these resources for our children's benefit," he added.

In interviews with some parents, they expressed how UCMAS has significantly enhanced their children's intelligence and problem-solving abilities. They encouraged other parents to enroll their children in the program. Additionally, they called on the government to incorporate UCMAS into all public basic schools to ensure that children from less privileged backgrounds can also benefit from the program.