Maths Fiesta 2023

“We will always have STEM with us. Some things will drop out of the public eye and go away, but there will always be science, engineering, and technology. There will always be Mathematics.”- Katherine Johnson

Maths is an inspiration because it has answer for every question or problem. Without mathematics, there is nothing we can do. Mathematics Department, Middle Stage organised Maths-Fiesta from 11 Oct to 19^th Oct, 2023.

The event had three main objectives:

• to instill an understanding of Mathematical thinking.
• to introduce the students to creative thinking, foster logical reasoning and estimation.
• and to introduce them to Mathematical geniuses like Baudhayan and Shakuntala Devi.

Among creative competitions were ‘My Algebraic Story’ in which students were asked to form Story sums with the help of Algebra in class VI, Health & Percentage Analysis of students in class VII involved finding health related awareness and involvement in sports & meditation.

Among Class VIII^th category, the students prepared My Nature-Superhero/ Supergirl to fight against climatic change and they also designed comic strips with Algebra which was witnessed by the German students who had come for the exchange program.

Maths-Fiesta also had elements like Estimation & Remembering Baudhayanji. Baudhayana (800 BC – 740 BC) is said to be the original Mathematician behind the Pythagoras theorem. The students proved Baudhayan’s Theorem using square cutouts during Maths Fiesta and understood the importance of Mathematical genius- Baudhayanji.

In Class VI^th, the students learnt estimation of weight of potatoes with the help of Digital Weight balance and measuring the capacity of Water bottle using measuring cylinder and beaker.

Inter-house Mathomania Quiz was organized on 18^th October to check the logical and reasoning capacity of the students. Agni house won this competition for class VIII category. The students enjoyed the activities conducted by the Maths Department.

The activities included Drama in Maths, Mathematical Song, Maths Dance and to know the significance of number 9, as it is associated with spiritual growth, universal love, and compassion. The celebration of Navdurga added to the aura of the number 9.

The culmination of the event was on 19^th October, the students sought the blessings of Skanda Mata and performed the Nav-Durga Dance to destroy the negative thoughts, feelings and emotions during Navratri.

Drama in Mathematics was another Highlight of Maths-Fiesta, 2023 which revolved around Professor Quirk who helped the students to overcome Maths fear with algebra and integers along with fractions and decimals. It was aptly performed by the students

The students performed Geometry Dance and formed lines, triangles, diagonals, parallel lines, and angles with the help of semi-classical steps. They performed this beautiful dance integrating it with Mathematics.

The respected Principal sir, Mr. Sanjay Yadav appreciated the efforts put in by the Mathematics Department. He motivated the students to think logically and scientifically. The benchmark set by the students through quiz questions was also highly appreciated.

The respected Vice-Principal, Mr. Puneet Duggal, also reinforced the importance of mathematics and shared his pearls of wisdom with students. The winners were felicitated during the culmination ceremony. The event was applauded by HM, Middle Stage-Ms. Sunanda S. Kumar, teachers and all the students.