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Dr SN Gananath

It is unfortunate but true. Most of the times when teachers and children are engaged in maths classes what they do is to make a few mathematical noises and very little ‘real’ maths. There are a number of misconceptions – not just about a few mathematical concepts taught in schools but about mathematics as a body of knowledge. It is essential to examine these issues and address them. Otherwise, precious hours are wasted year after year.

You must be aware of a number of programmes run by various agencies to improve school maths but a closer examination reveals that they usually do not address these important problems but focus on the symptoms. This is really disappointing. Anyway, what are these issues?

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