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 interesting and help students overcome their fear of mathematics.
The fair aimed to promote practical learning and encourage students to understand mathematical concepts through creative and interactive methods rather than relying solely on textbook lessons.
Students presented models based on various mathematical concepts, attracting the attention of guests, teachers and parents with their innovative ideas, creativity and enthusiasm.
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 extended beyond formulas and calculations in textbooks, with practical applications across various aspects of daily activities.
He appreciated the students’ efforts to demonstrate mathematical concepts through models, noting that their exhibits reflected creativity, curiosity and an interest in experiential learning.
Nag expressed hope that such initiatives would help students improve their logical reasoning, problem-solving abilities 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, illustrating mathematical formulas, concepts and their practical applications in simple and accessible ways.
The exhibits highlighted the students’ imagination, hard work and eagerness to explore mathematics beyond classroom lessons. The active participation of students, supported by their teachers, contributed to the success of the event.
Headmaster Roy thanked the teachers and students for their collective efforts in organising the fair. He emphasised the need to conduct similar educational activities in the future to nurture students’ intellectual abilities, talents and creativity.
In her presidential address, Chakma stressed the importance of enjoyable and effective teaching methods in students’ overall development. She expressed hope that the initiative would help dispel their fear of mathematics and inspire 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 encourage creative thinking, promote hands-on education and demonstrate the relevance of mathematics in everyday life.
