ON Saturday, more than 1200 children turned out for the start of the Ministry of Education (MoE) Maths Camp, which is aimed at improving the performance of children at the National Grade Six Assessment, 2018.

According to the ministry, the camp is another in its intervention to improve performance at the grade six level.

The camp will be held at three locations, namely West Ruimveldt Primary, F.E. Pollard Primary and North Georgetown Primary. Also, present to assist and learn strategies on Saturday were scores of parents helping teachers for a collective impact.

The initiative was commended by parents and students and according to the ministry, the camp will run until March 24, 2018.