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Redefining Moments and Gratitude for Our Departing Chair

Thank you to Margaret Resce Milkint for her positive, graceful leadership.

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Bringing Real-World Math Examples to the Classroom

A former math teacher shares her perspective on Expect the Unexpected with Math.

The Actuarial Foundation Selected As Gold Award Winner in the Hermes Creative Awards

We’re excited to announce that we’ve been selected as the Gold Award Winner in the Hermes Creative Awards for our “Educate. Change. Connect.” fundraising video!…

The Actuarial Foundation Selects the Middle School Student Winners of The Hardest Math Problem $5,000 Award Prize

SCHAUMBURG, IL (May 13, 2021) – The Actuarial Foundation is proud to announce the winners in this year’s Hardest Math Problem Student Contest, a national…

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The Power of Questions

Asking questions during tutoring shows the student what they know and what they don’t.

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Student Spotlight – Boyana M.

Learn about one student’s successful experience with Math Motivators tutoring.

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Engage Students in Mathematics Through Real-World Challenge-Based Learning

There are three critical components to learning mathematics: engaging, motivating, and inspiring.

The Actuarial Foundation 2020–2021 Modeling the Future Challenge Recap

The Actuarial Foundation is excited to announce that the 2020–2021 Modeling the Future Challenge was a huge success. The Challenge, now in its fourth year,…

The Actuarial Foundation Announces the Winners of the 2020-2021 Modeling the Future Challenge At Its Second Virtual Symposium

SCHAUMBURG, IL (April 28, 2021) – The Actuarial Foundation is proud and excited to announce the winners of the 2020-2021 Modeling the Future Challenge, a…

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Tutor Reflection & Tips

Each Math Motivators tutor brings a unique style to make a positive difference.

The Actuarial Foundation Announces the Finalists for the 2021 Modeling the Future Challenge

SCHAUMBURG, IL (March 23, 2021) – The Actuarial Foundation is proud to announce the finalists in the 2020-2021 Modeling the Future Challenge, a national scholarship…

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Historical Human Interest: Katherine Johnson

Celebrating a pioneering NASA mathematician who broke barriers.