Have you ever been to a magic show? I did, just a few weeks back on the 18th of December, 2016 & No, it wasn't held in a dark hall but at Dadar's BMC. Surprised?
Let me explain. On 18th December 2016 a BMC session was held by a very renowned mathematician or as i like to call her math-magician Mrs Shubha Patankar. I know you are still confused as of how a mathematician can perform magic tricks? To answer this question I have to tell you the stuff she has done in the session and believe me, you won't be asking the question at the end of this article.
Maths in particular is a very dry and boring subject which isn't exactly loved by the students (many just hate it). But the question is, can this subject be made to be loved? Maybe if the teaching style was changed and that's exactly what this teacher offered - A new approach towards Maths. She started off with different tricks to solve complicated maths puzzles easily, which attracted the attention of he audience,as they were not expecting something like this. And then she went on to teach us how to calculate area and perimeter with the help of a single paper. To add to the excitement, she also introduced ways of how to remember Mathematical terms in an easy way. Games were played to solve puzzles and improve concentration (whoever said gaming was a waste of time,think again). By now even the adults attending the session were enjoying themselves like little kids. And no,if you think that's where the session ended you are sooo wrong.
After a fun filled play and learning,we were further explained the importance of understanding a question and interpreting it and how crucial it is in order to score well in competitive exams. Origami and paper cutting were used as a creative and fun way to understand geometric shapes and figures (I wish my geometry teacher did that). And for the ones getting cozy in their seats, there were exercises too, which got you up and going and fresh throughout the session. For the shortcut lovers there were a few tricks of how to get the solution to problems in a few seconds! And you know what the best part is? It was all fun and enjoyable and I didn't feel, for even a second, that I was studying.
Now, getting back to your question (if you are still asking it) Why'd I call her a magician? Well,if a person can make people love and enjoy the most hated and boring subject, there has to be some magic involved, don't you think?
Let me explain. On 18th December 2016 a BMC session was held by a very renowned mathematician or as i like to call her math-magician Mrs Shubha Patankar. I know you are still confused as of how a mathematician can perform magic tricks? To answer this question I have to tell you the stuff she has done in the session and believe me, you won't be asking the question at the end of this article.
Maths in particular is a very dry and boring subject which isn't exactly loved by the students (many just hate it). But the question is, can this subject be made to be loved? Maybe if the teaching style was changed and that's exactly what this teacher offered - A new approach towards Maths. She started off with different tricks to solve complicated maths puzzles easily, which attracted the attention of he audience,as they were not expecting something like this. And then she went on to teach us how to calculate area and perimeter with the help of a single paper. To add to the excitement, she also introduced ways of how to remember Mathematical terms in an easy way. Games were played to solve puzzles and improve concentration (whoever said gaming was a waste of time,think again). By now even the adults attending the session were enjoying themselves like little kids. And no,if you think that's where the session ended you are sooo wrong.
After a fun filled play and learning,we were further explained the importance of understanding a question and interpreting it and how crucial it is in order to score well in competitive exams. Origami and paper cutting were used as a creative and fun way to understand geometric shapes and figures (I wish my geometry teacher did that). And for the ones getting cozy in their seats, there were exercises too, which got you up and going and fresh throughout the session. For the shortcut lovers there were a few tricks of how to get the solution to problems in a few seconds! And you know what the best part is? It was all fun and enjoyable and I didn't feel, for even a second, that I was studying.
Now, getting back to your question (if you are still asking it) Why'd I call her a magician? Well,if a person can make people love and enjoy the most hated and boring subject, there has to be some magic involved, don't you think?
