National Mathematics Day 2018
National Mathematics Day – 2018 Celebrated by GSCST, Saligao, Goa.
Background
National Mathematics Day is known for SrinivasRamanujan. A self-taught mathematician who made extraordinary contributions to the world of mathematics. S Ramanujan was one of the most influential mathematicians of his time. He was considered as doyen of number theory, infinite series, mathematical analysis and making formulas and equations without any formal training in pure mathematics. As a mathematical genius, he had compiled more than 3900 mathematical results and equations and getting discoveries named after him. His numerous assertions in mathematics opened up new vistas of mathematical research. Along with British Mathematician Hardy, Ramanujan had discovered the smallest number represented as sum of two cubes 1729 which is known as Hardy-Ramanujan number.
He didn’t live long but in his short life he compiled more than 3900 mathematical results and equations, and his discoveries namely Ramanujan Prime and Ramanujan theta inspired further research on the subject.
An unparalleled genius and a self-taught mathematician, Ramanujan found his true calling in numbers and made extraordinary contributions to mathematical analysis, number theory, infinite series, and continued fractions.
Objectives-
1) To create awareness and develop love and compassion for Science.
2) To enhance creativity of students.
3) To develop curiosity for various natural phenomenon taking place and to satisfy the same
throughhands on activities.
4) To promote development of Science talents through quizzes, competitions and screening of
audio-visual programmes.
To give wide publicity of these programmes, Goa State Council for Science & Technology, Saligao Goa jointly with other funded Educational Institutions, with the financial support of Department of Science & Technology, GoI, New Delhi taken a keen interest and organised the observance of both the above programmes in the State in a grand way.
The details of the programme organised by GSCST and other funded Institutions is as follows: –
National Mathematics Day-2018, Celebrated by GSCST, Saligao, Goa.
The Goa State Council for Science and Technology (GSCST) celebrated (observed) Mathematics day on 21/12/2018 at Goa Chambers of Commerce & Industries, Panaji Goa.At the beginning the State Coordinator Shri.SanjeevChodankar welcomed the gathering and briefed out the importance of the day and highlighted the contribution of great mathematician SrinivasRamanujan. To give respect and tribute to a great Mathematician’s SrinivasRamanujan the programme was started by offering garlands to his photos from the invites of the function
On this occasion a competition on power point presentation highlighting contribution of Indian Mathematicians was organised for the participating school students from Goa. The following schools were presented their PPT.
| Sr. No. | Name of the participants | Name of the School | |
| 1. | Teacher | Ramdas A. Garde | Ideal High School, Pilgao, Bicholim, Goa. |
| Student | Vivek A. Pore | ||
| Student | Nagesh T. Narvekar | ||
| 2. | Teacher | Mrs.TeenaMandrekar | G.S. AmonkarVidyaMandir, Mapusa, Bardez, Goa |
| Student | Mast. HerambTople | ||
| Student | Mast. VedRankale | ||
| 3. | Teacher | Mr. Roy D’Souza | Santa Cruz High School, Santa Cruz, Tiswadi, Goa. |
| Student | Mast. MayureshNaik | ||
| Student | Mast. Varun S. Naik | ||
| 4. | Teacher | Miss. AnkitaShikerkar | Guardian Angel High School, Sanvordem, Quepem |
| Student | Miss. AryaDessai | ||
| 5. | Teacher | Miss. Siddhi G. Kanekar | Poira High School, Poira, Bicholim, Goa. |
| Student | Miss. SaniyaChodankar | ||
| Student | Miss. SaishaGaonkar | ||
| 6. | Teacher | Mr. Julius Fernandes | Don Bosco High School, Panaji, Goa. |
| Student | Nigel Afonso | ||
| Student | Mast. GopalKataria | ||
| 7. | Teacher | Miss. Swati H. Joshi | A.J. de Almeida High School, Ponda, Goa. |
| Student | Miss. PradneyaPrabhudesai | ||
| Student | Mast. VigneshGaunkar | ||
| 8. | Teacher | Mr.BabliNaik | Vikas High School, Valpe, Virnoda, Pernem |
| Student | Miss. SonaliSwant | ||
| Student | Miss. Ruchira Y. Kudke | ||
| 9. | Teacher | Miss. Supriya Desai | New Era High School, Margao, Salcete, Goa. |
| Student | Mast. Peeush Shah | ||
| Student | Mast. NavinChowdary | ||
| 10. | Teacher | Miss Nirmala | Rosary High School, Navelim, Margao, Salcete, Goa. |
| Student | Mast. Bryan Ashervas | ||
| Student | FahadwallahJaved | ||
| 11. | Teacher | Mrs.Premta D. Desai | Manovikas English Medium School, Margao |
| Student | Mast. Nvinya D. Desai | ||
| Student | |||
| 12. | Teacher | Mrs.SadhanaMhelsekar | Miracles High School, Sanguem |
| Student | GaniceFaria | ||
| Student | Mast. JousFernandes | ||
| 13. | Teacher | Shambhavi M. Ghaisas | Progress High School, Sankhali, Bicholim, Goa. |
| Student | Shereyas P. Sawaiker | ||
| Student | Mohit M. Borkar | ||
| 14. | Teacher | Mrs.MeenaBaretto | St. Michael’s Convent High School, Anjuna, Vagator, Bardez, Goa. |
| Student | Miss. Snela Almeida | ||
| Student | Mast. LaroySilveira | ||
| 15. | Teacher | Mrs.ShauiaVallado | St. Mary’s High School, Ponda, Goa. |
| Student | Miss. Swizel Mendes | ||
| Student | Mast. AdityaRana | ||
| 16. | Teacher | Miss. Divya D. Shilkar | New English School, Kundaim, Ponda, Goa. |
| Student | Miss. Trisha Gawde | ||
| Student | Miss. KanishkaBorkar | ||
| 17. | Teacher | Mr.SaishSawant | KeertiVidyalaya, Siolim, Bardez, Goa. |
| Student | Mast. LakshandaMavlankar | ||
| Student | Mast. ShahinMaddi |
The other institution celebrated Mathematics Day and their report is as under:
1) ST. Michael’s Convent High SchoolAnjuna- Vagator
The Mathematics Club of St. Michael’s Convent High School, Anjuna-Vagator, Bardez Goa organized several activities during the current academic year 2018-2019 under the guidance and supervision of our Headmistress Rev. Sr. LiberataFernandes.
The school organized a mathematics exhibition titled “Math Magic”. The entrance of the exhibition was beautifully decorated with the theme and three of our students were dressed up as Great Indian Mathematicians with their contributions displayed in the form of posters added attractions for the day. They depicted Aryabhatta, SrinivasaRamanujan and Shakuntala Devi. More than fifty exhibits were prepared by the students from std 5th to the 10th. The exhibition included the working models, Charts and Mathematical games. The exhibition helped the students to interact and understand the mathematical concepts, terms and the importance of the mathematics in our daily lives and for higher learning. Mr.ShashikantNaik, the Headmaster of ShriShantaVidyalaya, Sodiem and Mr Nazareth Fernandes the Headmaster of Peter AlvaresMemorial High School Morjim were requested to be the special guests for the exhibition. The expertise in the field of Mathematics acknowledged the beautiful presentation by the students of our school. Mr. Manoj Savoiverenkar, the Deputy Director of Education, North Education Zone had a special praise for the efforts and hard work by the mathematics teachers and students of the school. More than 800 students from the neighbouring schools, Parents and Teachers had an opportunity to witness this grand exhibition and interact with the participants in sharing with the ideas and get first-hand experience in learning mathematical terms and concepts. The mathematical games helped the students in creating interest in the most challenging and difficult subject of mathematics. The participants with best projects were awarded prizes at the hands of our Headmistress Rev. Sr. LiberataFernandes.
The National Mathematics Day is celebrated on 22nd of December every year. To mark this occasion the Goa State Council for Science and Technology had organized a state level PowerPoint Presentation Competition on 21st of December. Two of our students Miss Snela Almeida and Master Leroy Silveira participated for the same. The works and life of SrinivasaRamanujan was selected as the presentation topic by our students.
The school under the guidance of the Mathematics teachers Mr.ShamsundarNaik, Ms.Annapaul Nazareth and Ms.MafelMascarenhas celebrated the National Mathematics day on 22nd of December 2018.The celebration started with the PowerPoint Presentation highlighting the importance of the day. The life and the contribution of SrinivasaRamanujan were very well highlighted by Ms.Snela Almeida and Master Leroy Silveira. The magic square of Ramanujan was fascinating to the students. The carriage number 1729 in which professor Hardy and SrinivasaRamanujan travelled was most interesting information for the audience.
An interhouse mathematics quiz competition was organized by the mathematical club. Four teams comprising of sixteen students participated for the same. Students who got first and second place were awarded the merit certificates whereas the remaining students were awarded with the participation certificates at the hands of our Headmistress Rev. Sr. LiberataFernandes.
The club prepares posters on various themes every month and display on the wall board. The mathematics club also prepared posters on the theme “Vision for a New Creation”, Importance of mathematics in sound, great mathematicians and their contribution, mathematical terms and formulae.
The club also organizes school assembly in which The Headmistress awards and appreciates the good work done by the club members. The school also conducts GTSE training for students. This year 34 students have registered for the training. Besides GTSE the school also trains students to learn the skill of abacus.
2)Ideal High School, Pilgao, Bicholim, Goa.
With the technical and logistic support from Goa State Council for Science & Technology, Saligaoand the financial support of Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India, New Delhi We have successfully organised the National Mathematics day on 2nd& 3rd February 2019. The detailed Report of the same is as under: –
Session-I
The inauguration of programme was held at 9:30 a.m. ShriNagarajHonnekeri Director, SCERT, Porvorim Goa was the chief guest. In his speech he enlightens the students and teachers on the Importance of learning mathematics. He appreciated the efforts taken by Goa Council of Science & Technology and Ideal High School Pilgao for organising the programme.
Shri Deepak Parab Member Secretary Goa State Council for Science & Technology elaborated in his speech the objectives of organising National Mathematics Day.The National Mathematics day celebration programme was attended by students and teachers from 15 schools. Shri Manoj Sawaikar, Principal of Govt. Hr. Secondary, Sankhali delivered a talk on the life of Sir ShrinivasRamanujan with audio-visual presentation. Mathematics exhibition of the exhibits based on Mathematics principles was conducted and five best exhibits were awarded with the prizes. A Mathematics Quiz was conducted to the participating schools where in teams of all schools participated in the first round. Five teams were qualified for final round. Three teams viz. 1st,2nd, 3rd prizes were awarded and remaining two teams were awarded consolation prizes.
Session-II
After lunch session Mr. Sunil Pethe Maths and Physics Trainer and Adv. ManjushaPethe Educational Counsellor spoken on enjoying learning of Mathematics. They have also highlighted on the issue like identifying and nurturing Mathematics abilities among students. Invitees for the programme were Students, Teachers, Parents and general public.
In the concluding ceremony ShriGajananShetye and ShriSantoshGaonkar National Awardee and State Awardee awarded the prizes to the winner of the various competition held during these two days. ShriRaghuvirPrabhugaonkar Headmaster of Ideal High School Pilgao welcome the gathering and Shri Deepak Parab, Member Secretary, Goa State Council for Science & Technology, Saligao, Goa express his concluding remarks regarding the success of the programme. ShriRamchandra A. Garde proposed vote of thanks.
3. New English High School, KundaiPonda
- Workshop on Vedic Maths:
India is a country that gave Vedic Mathematics to the world. The cultivateinterest and eliminate the maths-phobia present in the students to sharpen the mind by increasing mental ability. The simplicity of Vedic Mathematics lies in the fact calculations can be carried out mentally. To be easier we have conducted coaching classes with SRS Computers Institution, Ponda. Shri.SagarSacordekar, Vedic Maths Academy Ponda conducted classes of Vedic Maths for the students of New English High School, Kundai, Teachers Miss. DivyaShilkar and Miss. RavinaGaunkar were also Trained. Students were distributed certificates.
Mast.VigneshGaude with Shri.SagarSacordekarwere honoured with certificates. Mast.SaurabhZha Stood fifteenth (15) in all Goa Vedic Maths Exam.
- Maths-Magic Workshop: –
To arouse interest and to remove dislike about mathematics learn with fun, based on this aspect we had organized maths- Magic workshop. Resource persons, expert in this faculty, teachers and Ex-students contribute for magic, fun and learn programmes. Mrs.Sushila Nair Conducted maths workshop for New English School and Navdurga Higher Secondary of Arts and Commerce Madkai.Dr.Shri. NileshKorade from AurvediccollegeShiroda deliver lecture. Mr.Vikas Sharma and AlokJuha from Engineering collage Farmagudi were the trainers for Maths Magic.
- Competitions on Maths:
Various competitions such as Table Competitions, formula recitation competitions, Teaching Aid (Maths) competitions creative craft helping Maths programmes were conducted. Shri.SushilKorjuvekarTrained the teachers and students about Maths Teaching Aids. Miss. DiyaKaisare delivered lecture on Maths square root.
- Preparation of CD’s
Maths table, formula, Maths Magic Activities, Maths related Aids preparation with part I and Part II were prepared by ‘ KalaChetana film Production. Volvoi.Shri.RajdeepNaik and Shri.SaurabhKarkhanisShooted the Maths and Science CD’s.
- Preparation of Maths- Aids- Grant of Rs. 10,000/- each were allotted to the Schools for allowing and helping the children for making teaching learning Aids to Govt. Primary Schools of Manaswada and Cuncolim.
- Workshop on Abacus Maths Guidance:
This is an Institution where allowing the students to expertise in the field of Maths. Teachers were trained in the workshop, Mrs.Vijayalaxmi of Max-mime Abacus academy Ponda of New English School and Govt. primary Schools.
- Maths Day Function:
Chief Guests for the function and the judges for the competition so also students were participated. Various programmes were arranged. Mr.Balram Agni, Chief Guest for the function delivered speech on importance of Maths, also distributed prizes formulae recitation competition. Miss. YasminKhatun of New English School, bagged first prize in table recitation competition for group of Std.VIII and IXth.
With the financial superficiality we had arranged programmes to uplift the child, social groups and teachers so also students to shine in the commercial word.
4) Vikas High School, Virnoda, Pernem, Goa.
Vikas High School Valpe, Virnoda, Pernem, Goa celebrated National Mathematics day on 09th Feb. 2019 which was sponsored and collaborated by Goa State council for Science and Technology, Saligao. The inaugural session was graced by the Chief Guest Prof. JoaquimConceicao of Govt. Higher Secondary Pernem in the presence of Headmaster, PTA Chairman and Teachers secretary of Vikas High School. For this event 20 schools were invited. Out of which 17 schools participated. During the process of this programme, four competitions were conducted wherein 17 schoolparticipated.
2) Written Quiz Competition & Essay Writing Competition
The main aim of these competitions and programmes was to boost the student’s interest in the field of Mathematics. The celebration included a popular lecture on superstitions by the resource person Shri. R. G. Rao to give an insight into the creation of matter. He also shared some important experiences he came across during the interactions with the students.
This was followed by the prize distribution. The cash prizes and trophies were awarded to the winning schools for this event. Participated schools were provided with breakfast, lunch and evening tea as refreshments.
The event was co-ordinated by Shri. Deepak Parab, Member Secretary of Goa State Council for Science and Technology. Without the support, from DST, GoI, New Delhi this programme would not have been possible. The credit goes to Goa State Council for Science & Technology and his team for successful organization of this programme at our school premises.
