The document outlines the 'Raising a Mathematician Foundation' program aimed at enhancing students' critical thinking and research mentality through a hands-on approach to learning mathematics. It highlights the importance of mathematics as a foundational science and details the program's structure, targeted outcomes, and key faculty members. The initiative seeks to foster a deeper understanding of secondary and higher secondary level mathematics, encouraging students to apply these concepts in real-life scenarios.

2. Importance of Mathematics
➢ Mathematics is a science fundamental to all other
sciences.
➢ It is one of the oldest subjects, and is constantly being
rejuvenated.
➢ It is very much alive as it heads into the 21st century.
➢ It has applications in many fields, as well as being
linked to increased learning and understanding in
general.
➢ Helps in logical thinking and improves the reasoning
ability of a person.
➢ Enables one to approach situations from different
angles and dig out the best possible solution.
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3. Raising a Mathematician Foundation
Motto of ‘RAM Foundation’
• Our present day educational system gives less room for
developing 'critical thinking' and 'research mentality' at a young
age due to which many who are even though capable, do not
pursue research.
• The intention is to move out of conventional 'teaching' methods
and enable a 'learning' process where the children can explore
and look at mathematics with a different perspective and at a
different level.
• Through this program it is intended to induce a research
mentality in children.

4. Provide guidance to
hone their skills and
talent
To search mathematical
talent
(Age group:13-15)
Mentor young talent
Objective of ‘RAM Training Program’
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5. Highlights of the program
Raising a Mathematician Foundation
➢ Conceptual understanding of secondary/higher secondary level
math along with reasoning.
➢ Proving theorems so as to understand the thought process behind
the same.
➢ Learning Mathematical concepts beyond the curriculum and
encouraging its application in daily life.
➢ Group discussions on various Mathematical topics to improve the
skills of communication.
➢ Creating a pool of like-minded students who can share their
knowledge base, encourage, motivate and get motivated by the
fellow students.

6. Target of the program
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At the end of the program, the student will be
able to understand higher secondary level
Mathematics and correlate different topics,
thereby getting a holistic view of the subject.
The student will be able to appreciate the
application of Mathematical concepts in varied
areas and hence understand those subjects
better too.
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7. Areas covered under the program
Raising a Mathematician Foundation
Similarity, Triangles & Circles Trigonometry (special mention to
ancient Indian Mathematics)
Co-ordinate Geometry & straight
lines
Number Theory
Averages & Dispersion (with special
mention to sports)
Correlation & Regression
Progressions Equations - Simple, Quadratic and
solving Linear Indeterminate
Equations
Permutations & Combinations Sets, Functions
Introduction to Calculus Infinite Series
Basics of Financial Mathematics
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8. Faculties
Raising a Mathematician Foundation
Photograph Prof. Mandar Bhanushe
• M.Sc. M.Phil. in Mathematics from University of Mumbai.
• Working as Assistant Professor in Institute of Distance and Open Learning
in University of Mumbai.
• He has conducted workshops on Free Open Source Software like Geogebra
and Latex, and on Learning Management Systems like Moodle.
• He was the receiver of the prestigious National Award for Best Education
Webinar Series at Indian Education Congress in May 2013.

9. Faculties
Raising a Mathematician Foundation
Prof. R Hariharan
• CA, NET, M.Com
• Coaching for CA (CPT, IPCC and Final) students, CAT aspirants and
students appearing for Olympiad exams.
• Prof. Hariharan has also completed five papers in Actuarial Science and
was also the receiver of the esteemed Chandramouli Award from the
ICAI for best paper in Mathematics in PE-1.
• Inside the classroom, he brings to his students’ attention the application
of Mathematics & Statistics in Finance and Economics.

10. Faculties
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Vinay Nair
• M.Com
• Head of School of Vedic Maths, he conducts workshops, courses, camps,
online classes and seminars on Vedic Mathematics, ancient Indian
mathematics and Recreational Mathematics across India.
• He has authored an online course material on Vedic Mathematics for
Chinmaya International Foundation, and also published a book named The
Teacher Who Taught Us To Think.
• His articles on Mathematics and general topics feature regularly in
newspapers, journals, international children’s and e-magazines.

11. 11
Faculties
Prof. Vijay H Sonaje
• Bachelor in Electrical Engineering.
• Qualified NET Lecturer in Management.
• Pursuing PhD in Data Envelopement Analysis in the field of Banking from
Savitribai Phule Pune University.
• Working as Assistant Professor with MBA Finance Department at MM's
IMERT, Pune.
• His core research areas: Financial Statement Analysis, Business
Analytics(DEA), Corporate Finance.
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12. 12
Governor’s appreciation letter
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13. 13
Few achievers of RAM TP 2014
Daksh Walia, one of the students selected
for Raising a Mathematician Training
Programme, 2014 , receiving the Bal Shree
Puraskar from Smriti Irani in February 2015.
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Few achievers of RAM TP 2014
Raghavendra Bhat from Manipal, receiving a felicitation
from Sri Vibhudhesha Tirtha Admar Matt Udupi after a
performance on Maths in Music.
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Raghavendra Bhat, performing a
show on combinations in Tabla beats at NIT.

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Few achievers of RAM TP 2014
Sundarraman Madhusudanan, Mumbai
1st in National-level, Level 1 for both SOF-IMO and NSO 2014-15,
3rd in Thane Talent Search Exam 2014-15,
1st in Raising a Mathematician Competition for Maths Exhibits
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Mihir Jehwalikar, Aurangabad scored 67% in
Regional Maths Olympiad

16. Program Structure
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• The program will be a 6‐day residential program at Ram Ratna
Vidyamandir, Bhayander, Mumbai.
http://www.ramratnavidyamandir.org/
• Apart from the faculties mentioned earlier, invited speakers from
reputed institutes across the country will be delivering lectures on
various topics.
• May 18th – 23rd 2015.
• About 100 students will be selected from the applications received.
• The intention is to move out of conventional 'teaching' methods and
enable a 'learning' process where the children can explore and look at
mathematics with a different perspective and at a different level.

17. Raising a Mathematician Foundation
Let us encourage the talent which has the potential to contribute
immensely to the society and the nation!
We would like to know whether your esteemed organisation
would be interested in funding this program.
We welcome your thoughts/suggestions in regards to the same.
Appeal

18. Team: Raising a Mathematician Foundation
Email: raisingamathematician@gmail.com
www.raisingamathematician.com
Phone: +91 9768365429, 9920636201, 9422483400