8-year-old Twins Make Another Academic History

Aug. 19, 2009 - PRLog -- LONDON - Twins, Peter and Paula Imafidon have now made history as the first 8-year-olds to pass the University of Cambridge's Advanced Mathematics. This is against all odds and despite attending a regular public (state-owned) elementary school in an inner-city area of England but participated in the famous ExcellenceinEducation.org.uk programme. By passing the exam, they have become the first students in the 800 year history of the University of Cambridge to pass such a rigorous Mathematics paper which was designed for students that are over twice their age.  

Last year they set three world records, exceeded the achievement in the Guinness book of records, and became the youngest mathematicians ever according to the leading American newspaper - USA Today and other respected media world wide. Now at 8, they have built on their achievement by taking the rigorous University of Cambridge Advanced Mathematics paper and co-authored a book with their elementary school classmates. Their book's forward was written by the best-selling and famous children author Jacqueline Wilson

Mathematics seems to run in the Imafidon family. Their eldest sister, Anne-Marie, was the first school girl to pass high school level  Math and Computing while at elementary school.  She is currently the world record holder of the youngest girl ever to pass College-level computing at 11. Their other sister Samantha Imafidon is the youngest girl ever to get a scholarship at any high school in Britain. She holds 3 other Mathematics records. The second child of this extraordinary intellectual family, Christiana, is the youngest student to study at undergraduate degree level at the age of 11. (www.imafidon.com)

The 8-year –old Twins, have built on their achievement by co-authoring a book with their elementary school classmates.  The book's forward was written by the best-selling and famous/best selling children author Jacqueline Wilson. Earlier this year the twins Peter and Paula participated in the International boat show in London and completed 200 metres in a spectacular time of less than 1 minute. They both enjoy dancing. Peter was crowned the best dancer in his class last year.

A statement released by Chris Imafidon, the Patriarch of the Imafidon family states that “We are extremely delighted with the continued progress of the Twins’ intellectual journey and development, this result made us realise that every child is capable of any achievement, or feat. All children are born bright provided they are given an enabling environment. It is important for every parent to know this about Mathematics in particular and learning in general. That is, if we ALLOW any child to express their passion for a subject, there is no height they cannot reach or a level they can’t exceed.

So, this results is not about the Peter, or Paula Imafidon, or any other Imafidon’s grades, it’s about the limitless intellectual prowess of the mind. If the human mind is properly nurtured the mental achievement is immeasurable. We will be releasing a DVD, CD and book on the secrets of our success. We hope to make these available in response to many enquires from parents all over the world.

Earlier, the twin’s older sibling, Samantha Imafidon, broke the record and became the youngest person ever to pass this exam. Then, Professor Robert Hunt, Deputy Director of the Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences and a Fellow of Christ's College, University of Cambridge commented that "It's fantastic to hear of this achievement in passing Advanced Mathematics at a young the age. As well as containing lots of fascinating and fun Mathematics, this exam is great" Dr Hunt, stated that "I know how important it is for talented youngsters to be given the chance to show what they can really achieve”.

The Imafidons have now produced free teaching videos to assist other students with the understanding of Mathematics at www.imafidon.com.

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EDITOR'S NOTES

1) Excellence in Education (EIE) is a non-profit, non-governmental programme that works with schools, local groups, companies and charities interested in the educational development of students in inner-cities, and children from socially disadvantaged backgrounds. Current work is concentrated in Essex, London Boroughs of Newham, Tower Hamlets, Redbridge, Dagenham & Barking, Hackney, Waltham Forest and Lewisham; and EIE also has students in Manchester, Luton, Kent , Berkshire and Essex. EIE is in association with Christ Life Church, Deptford Charity no: 1033769, Clapton Centre, Clapton, Charity no: 1054390, and Cliwon Charity no: 1087928. Programmes are due to start soon in Reading and Oxford.