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Empowering Parents, Honouring Teachers – A Dual Lens

 


The Do's for Parents to Help the Child Like Maths

Mathematics is the science of recognising, understanding, appreciating, creating and using patterns in day-to-day life, business, sciences, work life, and technology.

• Love your child unconditionally 
• Let your child blossom into their own self — give space 
• Understand that each child is unique — try to appreciate that unique feature 
• Develop a hopeful, long-term perspective toward life 
• Help the child overcome low scores and stressful situations 
• Occasionally talk informally, play, or go out with the child 
• If the child is not strong in academics, observe where they shine 
• Realise that children who score well early may underperform under long-term pressure 
• Assist and guide the child in developing a routine and study schedule

The Don'ts for Parents to Help the Child Like Maths

• Never compare the child’s score or habits with siblings, friends, or cousins 
• Never beat, yell at, or deprive the child of food over low scores 
• Never publicly insult the child — how would you feel if your boss scolded you publicly? 
• Avoid overburdening the child with expectations — school, tuition, art, sports — all at once 
• Don’t link the child’s right to food, clothing, or outings to academic performance 
• Don’t overload them with gadgets that distract 
• Don’t mention your own math trauma — children may assume it’s hereditary and stop trying

A Teacher's Journey: From Podar College to Nation Building

Mathematics is the science of recognising, understanding, appreciating, creating and using patterns in day-to-day life, business, sciences, work life, and technology.

While this redefined view of knowing math impacts students and even parents, it affects one person most: the math teacher.

Before diving into classroom methods, let me share the foundation this vision is built upon.

Dr. Prakash Moghe – A Journey Rooted in the Classroom, Evolving to Reform

I began my career in 1984 as a Junior College Lecturer at R.A. Podar College, Mumbai. Since then, for over 37 years, I have been involved in teaching mathematics, curriculum design, Ph.D. education, and national-level teacher training under NSDC India.

Beyond completing my Ph.D. in Education in 1997, I’ve been privileged to lead innovations including IPS Maths Centre, math summer camps, fairs, exhibitions, training workshops, colored progress cards for First Generation Learners, and the creation of over 350 unique worksheets.

Looking back, I feel deeply grateful for the opportunity to now guide others — offering perspective, handholding, and purpose-driven mentorship rooted in both depth and duration.

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