Agartala, Oct 13 (PTI) Gandhigram Higher Secondary School in Tripura’s West Tripura district organised a Mathematics Fair on Tuesday, showcasing 90 models to make the subject more engaging and help students overcome their fear of mathematics.
The students presented models based on different mathematical concepts, attracting the attention of guests, teachers and parents with their creativity, innovative ideas and enthusiasm for hands-on learning.
Sadhan Kumar Nag, Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in the office of the District Education Officer, West Tripura, attended the programme as the chief guest. The chairman and vice-chairman of the School Management Committee, Headmaster Rupan Roy and other distinguished guests were also present.
The programme was presided over by the school’s Assistant Headmistress, Chumki Chakma.
Addressing the gathering, Nag highlighted the importance of mathematics in education and everyday life. He said the subject was not confined to formulas and calculations in textbooks but had practical applications in various aspects of daily activities.
He appreciated the students’ efforts to explain mathematical concepts through models, saying the exhibits reflected their creativity and interest in practical learning.
Nag expressed hope that such initiatives would help students develop logical reasoning, problem-solving skills and self-confidence. He also observed that the fair might be the first of its kind to be organised in West Tripura district.
The participating students enthusiastically explained their models to visitors, demonstrating mathematical formulas and concepts and illustrating their practical applications in simple and accessible ways.
The exhibits reflected the students’ imagination, hard work and eagerness to explore the subject beyond classroom lessons. The participation of students, supported by their teachers, added to the school’s educational activities.
Headmaster Roy thanked the teachers and students for their collective efforts in organising the event. He emphasised the importance of holding similar educational programmes in the future to nurture students’ intellectual abilities, talents and creativity.
In her presidential address, Chakma stressed the need for enjoyable and effective teaching methods to support students’ overall development. She expressed hope that the fair would help dispel their apprehension about mathematics and encourage them to develop a genuine interest in the subject.
The programme was conducted by Joy Ghosh, a postgraduate teacher at the school.
The initiative aimed to promote experiential learning and encourage students to discover the relevance of mathematics beyond textbooks.
