Seventeen students from the Department of Mathematics, along with the Head of the Department, Smt. Sinumol S, and faculty members Dr. Dhanya Shajin , Sri. M. K. Sreenivasan, and Sri. Abhilash Y, reached the school by 1:00 PM. The programme received excellent support from the school authorities, and the Headmistress, Mrs. Ambili A, arranged all the necessary facilities for the smooth conduct of the event.
The programme commenced with a prayer and a warm welcome by the students of VII standard. This was followed by an introductory address by Smt. Sinumol S, who explained the significance of National Mathematics Day and emphasized the relevance of mathematics in daily life. The student coordinators, Sreelekshmi S. and Amal Krishnan A, from second-year B.Sc. Mathematics then briefed the participants about the rules and regulations of the various mathematical puzzles and games planned for the programme.
A total of 25 students from VII standard actively participated in the programme. They were divided into five groups named Triangle, Square, Cuboid, Hexagon, and Circle, based on their interests. This grouping encouraged teamwork, cooperation, and healthy competition among the participants.
A PowerPoint presentation was delivered by Malavika M. and Aiswarya S., first-year B.Sc. Mathematics students. The presentation highlighted the life and contributions of Srinivasa Ramanujan, the reason for celebrating his birthday as National Mathematics Day, and the importance of mathematics in daily life. This session helped familiarise the students with Ramanujan and created enthusiasm and interest in mathematics.
The programme was aptly titled “Anantham,” meaning infinity, which reflected the boundless nature of mathematics and its endless possibilities. The interactive sessions began with matchstick puzzles, where team representatives enthusiastically attempted to solve the problems. Whenever required, clear explanations were provided by the programme coordinators Sreelekshmi S. and Amal Krishnan A.
This was followed by mathematical riddles that encouraged logical reasoning and critical thinking. These activities were explained and guided by Fathima K. H., Sivani S. from first year, and Amrutha Sajeev from second year. The most engaging activity of the programme was mathematical bingo, which generated great excitement among the students. The rules and procedures of the game were clearly explained by Karthik V. Krishna from first year.
Later, images of various famous mathematicians were displayed using a projector. Students attempted to identify them, and their contributions were explained by Aliya Muhammed Habeeb and Madhav Pradeep from second-year B.Sc. Mathematics. This session helped broaden the students’ knowledge about the vast contributions of mathematicians across different periods.
During the feedback session, the students expressed that the programme was a novel, enjoyable, and enriching experience. They shared their happiness and stated that the activities helped them view mathematics as an interesting and enjoyable subject rather than a difficult one. Also, the students expressed their desire for the team to visit again with similar nurturing programmes in the future.
Based on the overall performance, Team Hexagon secured the first prize, Team Cuboid won the second prize, and Team Triangle won the third prize. Prizes were distributed to all members of the winning teams, and consolation prizes were also given to the remaining participants to encourage and appreciate their efforts.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks and came to an end at 3:30 PM. The outreach programme “Anantham” was a grand success and effectively conveyed the spirit of National Mathematics Day. Such outreach initiatives play a significant role in nurturing interest in mathematics, strengthening conceptual understanding, and motivating school students towards learning.
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