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New Indian Express
3 days ago
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- New Indian Express
Teacher turns math into play, boosting school attendance, enrollment
HYDERABAD/ MEDAK : Mathematics often sends students running in the opposite direction, but one government school teacher is trying to change that. Ravi Raj, a mathematics teacher at Mandal Parishad Upper Primary School (MPUPS) in Admapur, Narsapur mandal, uses his YouTube channel 'Raviraj Master' to make maths fun and approachable for children who struggle with the subject. Ravi started his channel during the Covid-19 lockdown in 2020, posting videos to help students understand basic maths concepts at a time when classes shifted online. But it was in 2024, after he joined MPUPS Admapur, that he realised the scale of the problem. He realised that many students were unable to grasp basic concepts or solve simple problems. This, he noticed, was linked to poor attendance. Determined to find a solution, he introduced board games and puzzles into his lessons, blending learning with play. The approach worked — attendance, Ravi Raj says, rose from 45% to 95%. What began as a handful of videos soon grew into a large online resource. Today, his channel hosts over 1,600 videos and has about 1.5 million subscribers. 'The videos are not monetised. I see this as social service, not a source of income,' he says. His lessons have drawn praise from students across India and abroad, many of whom leave comments about how the content helps them. The impact shows at his school too. During this year's Badi Bata, this MPUPS saw enrolment climb from 53 students last year to 73 — and numbers may reach 100 in the coming weeks. Outside the classroom, the 43-year-old works with voluntary organisations to improve facilities. New benches, a lab, notebooks, ties and belts have been provided, with the teacher often spending from his own pocket. His efforts have drawn attention. Recently, Education Secretary Yogita Rana invited him to help develop MPUPS Admapur as a model school with state government support.
Hans India
27-05-2025
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- Hans India
Wow! Sarkari teacher on YouTube helps students crack tough problems with ease
Hyderabad: The YouTube videos of a Telangana Government School mathematics teacher, Ravi Raj, have become a major hit among students, especially those studying in Classes V, VI, and VII. His channel, Raviraj Master, tries to help students who are stuck with problems in mathematics in a fun and engaging way. Ravi Raj is currently teaching at Mandal Parishad Upper Primary School (MPUPS), Admapur, Narsapur mandal, Medak district. He started a YouTube channel during Covid pandemic period in 2020 to help his students with concepts of mathematics. In 2024, when he joined the Government School at Admapur, Narsapur mandal, he found students struggling to understand basic math concepts, so he came up with a playful method of teaching through various board games and puzzles. He started explaining basic mathematic concepts to students and also he recorded and posted them in his YouTube channel. In a very short span, his channel earned a lot of appreciation, and he now has around 8.4 lakh subscribers. Speaking to Hans India, Ravi Raj said, 'During pandemic period, it was complicated to explain the concept through online mode, so I planned to upload the videos on YouTube. Later, in 2024, when I joined the government school at Admapur, Narsapur mandal, I found that students were unaware of basic math concepts, which lead to an increase in absentees. I thought to adopt a playful method to teach the students, using puzzles and games. The attendance percentage increased from 40 per cent to 95 per cent.' He clarified that he has not monetised the videos, and he was clear that this was only a service to the student community and not for monetary purposes. I have uploaded more than 1,500 videos, and students have commented that this is very helpful to them. With the help of voluntary organisations, he has developed the government school by providing several facilities. Moreover, on humanitarian grounds, he has distributed ties and belts to students. 'Recently, Telangana Education Department Secretary Dr Yogita Rana approached me to develop the government school, and I am working towards it with the help of the state government', he added.
