• SCERT Nagaland releases mathematics resource book on TLM
• Stresses enhancing quality of mathematics education in Nagaland
Our Correspondent
Kohima | July 30
Schools in Nagaland have not been able to achieve the desired level of performance in mathematics as per research & reports.
This was observed in the resource book on Teaching Learning Materials (TLM) for Classes 6, 7 & 8, which was released at SIEMAT Hall, State Council of Educational Research & Training (SCERT) as part of Mathematics Learning Enhancement Programme Nagaland (MLEPN).
It was released during a three- day orientation programme for District Resource Group (DRG) on MLEPN by Limawapang Aier, Additional Director for School Education and Additional Mission Director, Samagrah Shiksha Abhiyan in the presence of SCERT Director, T Sekhose.
The concept note of the resource book pointed out that mathematics is an area which is increasingly becoming more important and relevant, especially in the context of the significant advancements in technological fields. Much has been talked about the meaning of mathematics, scope of mathematics, method and technique of mathematics, constructivist approach, TLM, evaluation, 5Es and lesson planning in mathematics in general terms.
Considering the situation in Nagaland, it was viewed as necessary to review, assess and initiate measures to bring about qualitative improvement in mathematics and science education of schools here.
Despite efforts, it was observed that time has now come to revisit, introspect and retrospect the strategies and methodology of classroom processes, type of teaching learning material, curriculum, textbooks, teacher training etc.
In this respect, the mathematics cell of SCERT Nagaland aspires to facilitate the state in achieving educational goals through inputs on enhancing the quality of mathematics education in the state through Mathematics Learning Enhancement Programme Nagaland (MLEPN) to all mathematics teachers, both government and private schools, covering the entire state.
It will endeavour to position itself as a role model in enhancing mathematics education, the concept note stated.
The aim and objective of the programme is to devise ways for making mathematics simple and attractive for both the students as well as the teachers and hopefully bring visible change in the curriculum transaction in classrooms.
Additional Director, Limawapang Aier stated expressed hope that the resource book would serve its purpose well and bring drastic improvement in mathematics education.
Further, he urged upon the district resource groups from 11 districts to familiarize themselves with the new techniques and teach the students well.
SCERT Director, T Sekhose meanwhile said that mathematics is the basic of all the scientific achievements. He stressed on the need to encourage students to develop a sense of love for the subject.
Terming mathematics as a very joyful subject, he urged the district resource group to evolve strategies and make studying Mathematics a joyful learning experience.
In foreword of the book, Sekhose stated that Mathematics is one of the most important subjects in the school, curriculum. It helps in problem-solving and decision making through its applications to real life situations in familiar as well as non familiar contexts.
According to the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2005, developing children’s abilities for “mathematisation” is the main goal of mathematics education.
The finding of the National Achievement Survey 2015, conducted by NCERT for the state reported that the performance of the children decline as they go higher up in classes at elementary level.
It was suggested that it is essential to put in place strategies and measures to bring about significant improvement in learning achievement of students in the state.
This resource book on TLM in mathematics at the upper primary level has been developed by SCERT in order to help teachers make teaching and learning of mathematics in upper primary level interesting, joyful and effective.
“I hope that it will make a significant contribution for improving the teaching and learning of mathematics at upper primary level,” Sekhose stated.
Earlier, the function was chaired by Thungchibemo Lotha, Reader, head Mathematics Cell, SCERT Nagaland while Dr. Sukanya Paul, Reader, SCERT proposed vote of thanks.
Meanwhile, the orientation for DRG on MLEPN will go on till August 1.
