Skip to main content

Mathematics and Life 62 12 cells of mathematics

 12 cells of mathematics


Background As discussed in one of recent posts My 2 cents of creativity, I have been exploring various ways to make mathematics teaching - learning interesting.


Today I will present a breakthrough way of looking at the mathematics curriculum till standard 10th. I am taking standard 10th because like it or hate it, in all Boards in India essentially mathematics is compulsory till standard 10th. There are some exceptions like the ICSE Board that allows mathematics as optional even from standard 6th. But I seen those kids who left maths way too early, shivering when they find maths till standard to be integral part of every competitive examination of repute.




Arithmetic

Geometry

Algebra

Reasoning

Elementary

I to V

I to V

Language sense

Verbal

Intermediate

VI to VIII

VI to VIII

VI to VIII

Non verbal

Advance

IX and X

IX and X

IX and X

Mifror, water image etc


Here, the entire content of mathematics up to standard 10th has been broken into 12 cells as shown above. 


The most important additions are the introduction of Elementary Algebra through developing language sense. Here, the attempt would be to develop a bridge for transition from Arithmetic to Algebra which is a real mystery for most students. 


Likewise, introduction of Reasoning skills throughout the curriculum from standard I through X will immensely help develop the ambitious goals of developing mathematical thinking, critical thinking, computational thinking….as envisaged in the National Education Policy 


This framework will be developed into an operational plan. All are invited to explore idea exchange, collaboration possibilities.


Dr Prakash Moghe

Beyond Abacus ™

8085906062, 7489447223

drpnmoghe@gmail.com


Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

My Journey as a Maths Teacher – Part 2

  🧒 From Grade 3 to Guiding Future Teachers It gives me immense pleasure to be of some help to my younger mathematics teaching colleagues like Shruti Goel, Laly, Preeti Garg, Misha Nambiar, Rajendra Paliwal , and many others—across subjects and across schools. But things weren’t always this way. 📘 The Indore Phase – Simplicity, Struggle, and Silent Growth After leaving Mumbai in 1988, I served as a school teacher at Choithram School, Indore , till 1992. I even taught Grades 3 to 5 in a single session . Yet, the spirit was always high. I loved taking classes, creating activity sheets, and even wrote articles I mailed to U.S. education journals —long before emails were common. If there was one shortcoming I admit, it was in checking large stacks of answer books. I often rationalised, “I’m a creative person, so it’s okay.” In hindsight, it wasn’t—but the honesty helped me grow. 🔄 The Decade of Churn (1988–1997) It was a whirlwind decade. Imagine this combination: Ph.D. ...
Post a Comment
Read more

Mathematics and Life 1 Introduction to the article series by Beyond Abacus

Purpose of the series is to explain various basic mathematics concepts in simple language connecting concepts to examples from life,business, science, day to day life. It will be our special emphasise to develop what Dr. Prakash Moghe calls the math - language interface. That is, showing similarity between the words used in daily language and mathematics like point, ray, interest and so on......     Audience This series of posts is for everyone who wants to understand, learn, revise, apply maths concepts, formulae, and wants to develop Problem Solving Approach, critical thinking, design thinking, and mathematical thinking. Agewise , from age 6 to the time one wants to learn / revise / teach basic maths will find these posts useful in their own ways. Frequency of posts At least one post a day has been planned. Length of posts Each post will be self content, so will be long enough to elaborate the point and short enough to keep the reader engaged. The reach Each post wil...
13 comments
Read more

Mathematics and Life 87 You know maths worksheet - 3

  You know maths worksheet - 3 Answers to You know maths worksheet 2 True  2. True 3. True 4. True 5. True 6. True 7. True This was just a very basic revision of geometry terminology. Since geometry is unfortunately neglected across the nation and across the curriculum too, I have designed just a concept brushing, easy going test. Today we will discuss some questions which are a mix of basic arithmetic and basic reasoning ability A leap year comes in 4 years. True / False My friend said I have a one acre plot. Seeing me confused he elaborated, it is nearly 45,000 sq ft. Was she right ? I went shopping and saw an item labelled 2000/-. I also read it had a discount of 10% for the festive season and an additional 10% discount on that purchase as it was their Foundation day. I paid 1600/-. Was I right ? A purchased one thing in 100/-. He sold it to B for 125/-, who sold it to C for 150/-. Who made more profit A or B ? Why ? Or both made the same profit ? Five men can complete a wo...
1 comment
Read more