Fun with Maths

Facilitator: Purushottam Tripathi
NGOs: Doorstep School, Smile and Vacha Trust

September 3, 2011 |2.00 pm to 6.00 pm
M.C. Ghia Hall, Mumbai

The Fun with Math kit which is invented and developed by Navnirmiti contains innovations like the mathemat and jodo cubes. Teaching maths through the kit and other activities will help children understand mathematical concepts while exploring 3D shapes, designs and patterns. This workshop will introduce various modules of transforming the abstracts concepts of mathematics into tactile shapes through puzzles like Soma cube, Navrang cube, Tangrams and Pentaminoes. The aim is to bring about universality of elementary mathematics and science skills and competencies among children.

Navnirmiti is an organization that designs and produces innovative learning tools and toys to popularize science education, mathematics and rational thinking. It believes that education can be low cost to reach all sections of society and at the same time promote self-reliance and employability, especially to women. It promotes the values of the Indian Constitution through their vision and practice.