More numbers, more minds: Mission maths starts in Delhi Government schools
A circular released on Monday, June 23, confirmed that the programme will now target a broader group of students -- those who need help, and those who just need the right push.So, who qualifies? According to the new plan, students who scored below 40%, passed with grace marks, or cleared compartment exams in maths will be prioritised.Teachers can also nominate students based on what they, so far, observed in class.TEACHER TRAINING, DIGITAL TOOLS, AND MONITORING TO STRENGTHEN DELIVERThe real work begins July 7, when Special Mathematics Enrichment (SME) classes kick off.advertisementThese sessions will run before or after school hours, in small batches of 20 to 25 students. Schools can rope in trained resource persons, using their School Management Committee (SMC) funds, if needed.To keep things practical and engaging, schools will receive digital learning materials three times a week -- worksheets, activity sheets, and practice questions -- aligned with the core syllabus.For Class 10 students, the DoE will go a step further. After the mid-term exams, a detailed performance analysis will be done to find and fix specific learning gaps.To ensure it all runs smoothly, each zone will set up a Zonal Mission Mathematics Committee.Headed by the Deputy Director of Education, it will include trained maths teachers and principals from government schools.Teacher training is also on the agenda.The SCERT will conduct workshops focusing on experiential learning, while competitions will be held at various levels to promote innovative teaching material.A central digital system is also in the works to track both attendance and progress.- Ends
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