A Publication of Azim Premji University

Features

Our premiere section presents a diverse range of articles centred around mathematics education. The range varies from discussions on various aspects of mathematics classroom practice to critical analysis of textbooks. Written by practising mathematics educators, the common thread is sharing critical perspectives.

Rima Kaur and Manisha Goyal

05 Using Big Books in the Mathematics Classroom Prachi M

15 Mathematical Discourse: Going Beyond Right Answers

Articles in this section are helpful in designing and implementing effective instruction. They draw directly on personal experiences of teaching with reflections on both successful plans as well as opportunities and ideas for improvement. They strengthen and support the teachers’ own understanding of these topics and strengthen their pedagogical content knowledge.

Aruni Joseph

21 Abstract to Life: A Geometry Experience James Metz & Brad Uy

28 Why 6? Connecting Tetrahedral Numbers to a Tetrahedron. Math Space

32 Multiplication: A Better Algorithm

This is a section that simply celebrates the joy and beauty of mathematics. You will find light anecdotes, comic strips, cartoons, essays and behind all of these the beautiful reasoning that amplifies the nature of mathematics.

Mohan R

36 The Art of Guesstimation -Part 2 James Metz & Brad Uy

42 Special Year

Our Review section offers a diverse range of insights on educational resources in mathematics. We examine a variety of resources: textbooks, books on mathematics and mathematics education, teaching-learning materials, interesting websites, and educational games and software. We feature evaluations not only from experienced educators and subject experts but also welcome perspectives from practitioners and enthusiasts in the field. This inclusive approach ensures a rich variety of viewpoints, providing our readers with comprehensive and accessible reviews that can inform their choices in educational materials.

Math Space

44 Review of Algebra Tiles

The TearOut is designed to be of immediate use to the teacher. It could be a poster to be put up in the classroom to motivate observation and discussion, or it could be a worksheet to be photocopied and shared. It is always accompanied by questions and guidance for the teacher.

Math Space

51 Kite Families

The PullOut takes a hands-on, activity-based approach to the teaching of the basic concepts in mathematics. This section deals with common misconceptions and how to address them, manipulatives and how to use them to maximize student understanding and mathematical skill development; and, best of all, how to incorporate writing and documentation skills into activity-based learning. The PullOut is theme-based and, as its name suggests, can be used separately from the main magazine.

Padmapriya Shirali

As Hot as Math, As Cool as Math

Vijay A. Singh & Aneesh Kumar Aryabhata and the Construction of the First Trigonometric Table

Kumar Gandharv Mishra Detecting Poisoned Samples: A Computational Thinking Activity Using Binary Arithmetic