FOUNDER-MATHS FORUM

Math Forum - An Introduction

I have been an ardent Maths fan from my childhood. Various forms of Mathematics viz. Number theory, topology, geometry, algebra, calculus etc. have always intrigued me with their sheer power and their applications in real world. The work of different mathematicians in their respective fields also used to impressed me a lot and created an awe in my mind.


I always did well in Maths throughout my academic career; be it in school or for 12th or in Graduation and also during my Post Graduation in Osmania University. I was directly involved in all mathematical activity and the curiosity, interest and passion remained in life time. I continued reading different books based on Maths and also participated in different workshops.

One thing that always kept coming in my mind in all these years is the general lack of enthusiasm the students show for this subject. Either students don’t enjoy studying it or they study it just for scoring higher marks in academics. Only few people really enjoy studying it, playing with it and thinking about it. Why such a classic subject is treated in this way? What might be the reasons? I think the main reason behind it is the way this subject is being taught to the students - as a lifeless abstract subject of numbers. Students hardly know its applicability in real life apart from the basic uses like counting. This is in spite of the fact that an average student learn Maths atleast for 12 to 15 years of his life.

I did some thinking on this and thougstarting  some activities for school / college going students in the area of Maths; especially for school going kids as they are in their formative years of learning. So on the auspicious day of 22nd March 2012 (which marks the New Year Day as per the solar calendar adopted by India), I along with few of my collegeagues plan to start a club dedicated to Maths, with more focus on Indian Vedic Maths, called Maths Club. We plan to nurture a deep interest in Maths for children in their formative years. We want to cultivate a strong desire within their young minds towards the learning of Maths. It is said that the best mathematical work that happens in a mathematician's life happens only in first 30 years of his life. We want to capture those initial years of the students, engage them in various mathematical activities, and kindle the desire to learn this wonderful subject.

We plan to do different activities such as:

·         Workshops

·         Seminars

·         Camps 

·         Building Community

·         Lecture Series of Eminent Personalities in Mathematics

·         Quizzes and Contests

·         Competitions

·         Preparing students for various other Mathematical competitions

·         Blogging

·         Short Picnics

One can't be a successful sailor just by imbibing professional training; one must inculcate a deep desire of sea within him to achieve that. Through this initiative of Maths Club, we want to inculcate a deep desire for Mathematics in the young minds by simply acting as catalysts. I hope we would be successful in this endeavour.

On behalf of the club, I would like to assure you that this it would be active with lots of articles, puzzles, fun, announcements and 

. other such stuff. 

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Later it went to form as Maths Forum  telangana state by taking all the  maths teachers together with state team and district tems and mandal teams in 2014 after that started Telangana Maths Talent test for school children nearly for the decade till 2024 and it's continuation will go on... and more programs like Pai 2 sky , Ganitha spoorthi for motivating 10th lass children to understand maths concepts in one day. We worked for maths teacher and aim for all students must . be perfect in maths  

If you have any suggestions please do 

 

contact 

 Pasupuleti Narendra Swamy  

Founder-Maths Forum

 @9848696955 or Mail:pnarendra20s@gmail.com. 

I would be more than happy to read and 

if possible implement them.

How to start and run a successful math club

Running a math club might be a perfect idea to help your fellow students learn more while having fun. Although you have to keep in mind that running any kind of club isn’t easy, and math club is no exception. There is a common misconception among the younger students that those who join the math club are geeks or dorks, and it is up to you to prove them wrong. You have the responsibility of organizing the club’s activities in a way that will be educational and interesting at the same time. In case you were wondering where to being, here are some of the tips of the experienced math club leaders…

Get parental support

Any kind of extracurricular activity needs the approval and support from childrens’ parents, so try to gain their trust and get them involved as soon as possible. Most parents will be happy for their children to join such a club, so motivate them to help. They could provide transportation to competitions or bring snacks or classroom supplies for the group. Keep parents informed on the math club schedule via email.

Get the kids interested in your club

The feedback you’ll receive depends greatly on the way you lead you recruiting campaign. The number one thing is to make the children interested in maths. Like we said earlier, most young students think of maths as of something boring, so try to post interesting math problems, logic puzzles or intriguing questions that will make them curious about your club. Post these around the school or hand them out during class if you get permission from the teachers. What’s most critical is the first couple of weeks, so make sure students don’t lose interest and keep them interested enough to start showing up regularly.

Carefully organize the class

You’ll run into all kinds of kids in the club – the shy, reserved kids who will often keep to themselves, and outgoing kids that will be hard to control. Pick the team leader to give them a sense of responsibility and make sure everyone is involved. Try to help shy children loosen up and have them involved in what’s going on, asking questions and encouraging them to participate. Before every class, it’s smart to make a plan on the time estimate for every problem and the course of the class.

Don’t forget to have fun

Even though being a math team leader means a lot of stress and unexpected situations, the key is never to lose control and to remember the reason you’re doing this. You might feel like exploding if one of the kids fails to show up at the competition, but keep your cool and try to act rationally. It’s important to have the students under control, but never overdo it. A smart idea is to have some of the parents volunteer to help out at the competition, taking care of the kids while you do the registration.

Why to join the math club 

Today we’re gonna be focusing on the other side of the math club – the students themselves. The old stereotypes almost always include math students as awkward geniuses that are being made fun of by other students, but these times are long gone. There is no better way to prove the prejudice wrong then to join the math club and see what it’s all about. After all, there is no harm in trying, so if you’re good at math and are curious to learn more, give it a shot. We’ve listed some of the reasons if would be a great idea to join the club…

Meeting new friends

Even though at first you might expect to be surrounded by a bunch of nerds who barely speak to each other, you’d be surprised to find perfectly normal kids joining the math club. This club isn’t about outsiders and socially awkward and in fact most of the kids there are fun, outgoing, communicative children. By joining the club you have a chance to meet new friends, and since there are both boys and girls on the team, who knows, you might find the love of your life while solving math problems!

Learning in a fun way

A lot of students will join the math club to compete on the team and have a chance to win a prize. If you’re interested in maths and even want to have a career in it, the math club is the perfect place to start. Here you’ll be dealing with unusual, out of the box problems you don’t normally cover in school, which will help you develop and become even better at math.

Work on your confidence

Team environment is a perfect surrounding for you to practice your social skills. Even if you’re not the most outgoing person ever, the math club members work together and will encourage you to participate with them. This is a great chance for you to learn how to constructively discuss problems and work in a team.

Compete at tournaments

Of course, one of the top reasons the math club exists is for competition. There is no greater sense of pride than winning the first place and returning to your school victorious. Nothing can compare to the team spirit and having your teammates support you through good and bad. Plus, having a math competition medal to brag about is not a small thing at all.

We hope that you’re now at least a little bit interested in joining your school’s math club. Go ahead and try it out, and don’t forget to tell us all about your experience!