Mathematics Workshop
Mathematics is the cradle of all creations, without which the world cannot
move an inch. Snails make their shells, spiders design their webs, and bees
build hexagonal combs. There are countless examples of mathematical
patterns in nature’s fabric. Anyone can be a mathematician if one is given
proper guidance and training in the formative period of one’s life. A good
curriculum of mathematics is helpful in effective teaching and learning of
the subject.
Experience says learning mathematics can be made easier and enjoyable
if our curriculum includes mathematical activities and games. Maths
puzzles and riddles encourage and attract an alert and open-minded
attitude among youngsters and help them develop clarity in their
thinking.
The present age is one of skill development and innovations. The more
mathematical we are in our approach, the more successful we will be.
Mathematics offers rationality to our thoughts. It is a tool in our hands to
make our life simpler and easier. I have designed a workshop to enhance
and improve reasoning, creativity, spatial thinking, problem-solving ability,
critical thinking, and effective communication skills through Mathematics.
Aims:
The aims of this workshop are various and listed below. They are not listed in the
order of priority.
The aims are to enable students to:
1. Develop their mathematical knowledge and practical skills.
2. Acquire a foundation appropriate to their further study of mathematics and
help them in reasoning and problem-solving.
3. Carry out calculations and understand the significance of the results obtained.
4. Develop an understanding of mathematical problems as puzzles to grow their
spatial thinking.
5. Mathematics is the language of the universe and this workshop will try to
make students recognize any situation mathematically. Identify and interpret
relevant factors and, select an appropriate method to solve the problem.
6. Develop the abilities to reason logically, to classify, to generalize, and to
prove.
7. Recognize the relationship in mathematics.
8. Appreciate the interdependence of different branches of mathematics.
Mathematics Workshop
Assessment objectives:
The assessment objectives are as follow:
1. Organize, interpret and present information accurately in written and tabular
form.
2. Perform calculations by suitable methods.
3. Estimate, approximate and work to degrees of accuracy appropriate to the
context.
4. Make logical deductions from given mathematical data.
5. Apply a combination of mathematical skills and techniques in problem-solving.
The Curriculum will be shared upon request.
Registration Procedure
This club provides a learning atmosphere and exposure to students for all classes.
The club will take place in two shifts i.e. MONDAYs and WEDNESDAYs and the 2 nd
shift will be TUESDAYs and THURSDAYs. The club is open for all students from
Grade VII to Grade X. The club strength would be 24 students, offering 8 slots for
Grade VII and VIII and 4 slots for Grade IX and Grade X.
Timings
The Club will offer 2 credit hours a week. The club will start at 15:45 p.m.