SCERT,AP - CONDUCT OF GANITHA SAPTHAHAM 2017 (MATHEMATICS DAY) FROM 22-12-2017 TO 28-12-2017)
Proc. Re. No. 443/B2/C&T/SCERT/2015 Dated: 14--12-2017.
Sub: SCERT, AP, Amaravathi - Implementation of Calendar Activities - Conduct of
Ganitha Sapthaham - 2017(Ganitha Mela) (Mathematics Day) from 22-12-2016 to
28-12-2017 - Guidelines, Plan of Action- Orders - Issued - Reg. Ref: Academic Calendar 2017-18 activities.
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All the District Educational Officers and Project Officers of SSA in the State are hereby informed that SCERT, Andhra Pradesh has developed Academic Calendar for the year 2017-18 in which GANITOTSAVAM-2017 (Mathematics Day) is one of the activities proposed in the month of December 2017. In this connection Department of School Education is decided to conduct Ganitha Sapthaham-2017 (Ganitha Mela) (Mathematics Day) an innovative Mathematics Festival related to promoting Logical Thinking, Reasoning, Creativity and Joy of Mathematics among children. It is decided to organize a 7-day festival in the month of December 2017.
In this connection all the District Educational Officers and Project Officers of SSA are informed to issue instructions to all the schools irrespective of Managements to conduct Ganitha Sapthaham - 2017 (Ganitha Mela) (Mathematics Day) a 7-day festival in all the schools from class I - X from 22-12-2017 to 28-12-2017 in their respective district. Further, all the District Educational Officers are requested issue instructions to Dy.EOs and MEOs, to implement this event in all High schools and all School Complexes. For Primary level Ganitha Sapthaham - 2017 (Ganitha Mela) (Mathematics Day) celebrate at School Complex Level. For High Schools Ganitha Sapthaham - 2017 (Mathematics Day) at School level only. The detailed guidelines and Action Plan are annexed. All the School Complex Headmasters may utilize required budget from School Complex funds to conduct Ganitha Mela at School Complex level by involving all Primary Schools
GANITOTHSAVAM - 2017 -- GUIDELINES
Objectives:
• To create fear free Mathematics learning environment in schools.
• To make enjoyment among students by participate in fun with Mathematics.
• To know about contributions of Indian and Western Mathematicians.
• To identify rural, cultural Mathematics in their surroundings.
• To develop innovative pedagogic practices in Mathematics.
• To conduct Metric Mela in School Complex by involving School Complex catchment schools.
• To conduct Quiz competitions relating to Mathematics. PrimaryLevel (MetricMela activity - (Ganitha Sapthaham - 2017) :
• Along with the above schedule conduct 'Metric Mela' at school complex on 28-12-2017.
• This is a special school complex meeting for conduct of Ganitha Sapthaham by involving all teachers and students of catchment schools on 28-12-2017.
• Each primary school should prepare different material related to Mathematics and display the
same in Metric Mela at School Complex. (Example: Mathematical models, Measuring
instruments, Tables, Number grids, Place Value grids etc.,)
• Teachers should train their students to participate, demonstrate and conduct their activity in Metric Mela.
• Conduct Mathematics Quiz for the students studying 4th and 5th Classes.
• School complex Head Master should take responsibility to prepare quiz questions and judges keeping in view the number of schools. (Only one team from one school can participate in Quiz)
• Invite 2 expert teachers in Mathematics from nearby school complex to act as judges.
• Select 3 best performers from Metric Mela and 3 from Mathematics Quiz and award prizes to the selected students by the judges.
• Invite parents to Metric Mela.
Mandal Educational Officer.
• Manda! Educational Officer submit School Complex level Metric Mela - Ganitha Sapthaham -
2017 documentation along with proper photographs should be sent to apscertganitostavam20 l
6@gmail.com
• Best Metric Mela activity - Ganitha Sapthaham - 2017 will be awarded by the Department of
School Education.
• Manda[ Educational Officer promote all the teachers, schools should participate in Metric Mela activity - Ganitha Sapthaharn - 2017.
School Complex Headmaster:
• School Complex Headmaster should communicate the detailed Action Plan and Activities related to Metric Mela - Ganitha Sapthaham - 2017 to all Primary Schools in their respective Cluster.
• Make arrangements to conduct all the said activities without any deviation.
• Invite Judges and Guest lecturers from near School Complex or any other place.
• Support the observer on the preparation of documentation of Metric Mela - Ganitha
Sapthaham - 2017 and submit the report to Manda} Educational Officer.
• Utilize School Complex funds for conduct of Metric Meala - Ganitha Sapthaham - 2017.
School HeadmasterI Teacher:
•The school Headmaster I Teacher allot work to all students prepare material by their own as per the schedule.
• Motivate the students to prepare materials during holidays.
• Prepare students to participate in Metric Mela at School Complex.
