A National-Level program on Mathematics for High School Students in Mumbai from 5th to 10th May 2014. For details, visit our blog http://raisingamathematician.wordpress.com or send us an email at raisingamathematician@gmail.com

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. Objective of ‘Raising A Mathematician’
Provide guidance to
hone their skills and
talent
Mentor young talent
To search
mathematical talent
(Age group:13-15)
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4. Motto of ‘Raising A Mathematician’
• 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
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5. Highlights of the program
 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
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6. Target of the program
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
Similarity, Triangles & Circles
Trigonometry (special mention to
ancient Indian Mathematics)
Co-ordinate Geometry & straight
lines
Number Theory
Averages & Dispersion (with special Correlation & Regression
mention to sports)
Progressions
Equations - Simple, Quadratic and
solving Linear Indeterminate
Equations
Permutations & Combinations
Sets, Functions
Introduction to Calculus
Logarithms
Basics of Financial Mathematics
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8. Faculties
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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
• This year he was the receiver of the prestigious National Award for Best
Education Webinar Series at Indian Education Congress in May 2013
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9. Faculties
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
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10. Faculties
Vinay Nair
• M.Com
• Head of School of Vedic Maths, he conducts workshops, courses, camps,
online classes and seminars on Vedic Mathematics and ancient Indian
mathematics in different parts of the country
• 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
Malayalam newspapers, international children’s and e-magazines
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11. Program Structure
• The program will be a 6‐day residential program at Uttan Vividh
Lakshyee Shikshan Sanstha, Ram Ratna Vidyamandir, Keshav
Srushti, Gorai Road, Uttan Bhayander (West), Mumbai – 401106.
http://www.ramratnavidyamandir.org/
• May 5th – 10th 2014
• 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
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12. 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.
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13. Team: Raising A Mathematician
Email: raisingamathematician@gmail.com
Phone: +91 9820509484, 9920636201, 9422483400