Agartala, Oct 13:Gandhigram Higher Secondary School in Tripura’s West Tripura district organised a Mathematics Fair on Tuesday, displaying 90 models to make the subject more enjoyable and help students overcome their fear of mathematics.
The students showcased models based on different mathematical concepts, drawing the attention of guests, teachers and parents through 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, observing that the subject extended beyond textbook formulas and calculations and had practical applications in various daily activities.
He appreciated the students’ efforts to explain mathematical concepts through models, saying their exhibits reflected creativity, curiosity and an interest in practical learning.
Nag expressed hope that such initiatives would help students strengthen their logical reasoning, problem-solving abilities and self-confidence. He also noted 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 active participation of students, with support from 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 stressed the importance of conducting similar educational programmes in the future to nurture students’ intellectual abilities, talent and creativity.
In her presidential address, Chakma emphasised the role of enjoyable and effective teaching methods in students’ overall development. She expressed hope that the fair would help dispel their apprehension about mathematics and encourage them to develop a lasting interest in the subject.
The programme was conducted by Joy Ghosh, a postgraduate teacher at the school.
The fair sought to promote experiential learning, encourage creative thinking and demonstrate the relevance of mathematics beyond textbooks.
