Vandematharam Educational Research and Training Centre VERTC is an educational, research and training center based in Kalwakurthy, which focuses on designing scalable and sustainable programs by carrying out research in pedagogies and training in association with Vandemataram Foundation (VMF)
Area of Intervention A workable model for Mathematics program to bridge the gap between children expected and possessed abilities/competencies
Key Geography
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Encouraging peer learning by providing material and support
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Self assessment of abilities/ competencies at regular intervals through standardised tests
Resources • • •
Telangana and Andra Pradesh
Trained staff members and teachers for monitoring and execution of program Curriculum and material developed by VERTC Financial cost incurred for one teacher every school (200 students) to act as facilitator is estimated Rs100/student
Need for the initiative Problem • •
Disconnection between teacher and taught One teacher to reach all students at different levels in stipulated time
Situation Before • •
Majority of students have fear for Mathematics Huge gap between the expected and possessed competencies
Impact and Key Learning
Intervention
Achieved so far
Overview
Brought wind of change in lives of 30,000 students, 1,600 teachers, and over 1,000 government schools
Minimum Learning Abilities (MLA) model for mathematics is a proposed solution to supplement regular schooling from class 3rd to 9th. MLA facilitates children to master the basic essential competencies in mathematics which help them to stay connected with their classroom teaching
Steps •
Identification of Little Leaders and Little Teachers
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Forming groups with multi grade and multi level students
Key Learning •
MLA model, methodology and learning environment can positively impact students’ learning experience and acquired skills
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MLA Results in reducing the gap between the expected and possessed competences and helps the child stay connected to class room teaching
