Game On: Math Mania After-school Program
-Where Math and Fun come Together
Can students enjoy and experience the true sense of learning Mathematics and build curiosity, clarity and confidence? Indeed they can through the Math Mania program which focuses on instilling confidence and interest in Mathematics through research proven pedagogy that fosters thinking and problem solving skills. The program goes beyond the current rote learning and take students to experience the thrill of finding on their own and experience "AHA" moment.
Learning Objectives of the program
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Develop a positive, self-driven approach to learning Mathematics.
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Build confidence to step beyond comfort zones and take on challenging problems.
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Strengthen systematic thinking and structured problem-solving skills.
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Learn and apply effective mathematical problem-solving strategies.
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Connect mathematical concepts to real-life situations and applications.
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Expand understanding through the "Notice, Wonder, Think" inquiry routine.
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Engage in active exploration and discovery using Inquiry-Based Learning.
Program Format
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Each program module runs for 3 months and focuses on a select set of mathematical concepts.
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Students are introduced to techniques that help them think mathematically, record observations, ask purposeful questions, and apply a structured 4-step problem-solving approach.
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Three Focus Areas are:
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Concept Exploration: Discover mathematical concepts through inquiry, observation, pattern recognition, and purposeful questioning.
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Problem Solving: Develop structured problem-solving skills using the UPER approach across a variety of mathematical challenges.
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Real-Life Application: Apply mathematical concepts to authentic projects and real-world situations
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Every session includes a short home practice activity to reinforce learning.
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Completed practice work is reviewed, and individualized feedback is provided
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The module concludes with a short assessment based on the concepts covered.
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Students learn how to analyze errors and "learn from mistakes" using carefully curated worksheets.
Program Details
Date
July 1st to August 7th, 2026
Venue
The Learning Lever centre, Sathya Gardens, KK nagar
Age
8 years to 10 years
Fees
INR 2800 per month (both grades) inclusive of all workshop material
Time
Wednesdays and Fridays
Grades 4,5 : 4:00 PM-5:00 PM,
Grade 6: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
About our Expert Facilitator
Vidhya Govindan is a passionate Math educator and the Founder of The Growing Young Mathematicians (GYM) Foundation (https://www.thegymfoundation.com/), an initiative dedicated to nurturing mathematical thinking in children through inquiry, discovery, and joy.
With a vision to help every child experience the beauty and power of mathematics, she designs and leads programs that emphasize deep thinking, pattern recognition, and problem solving - skills essential for the next-generation careers. Her work focuses on helping students make sense of math rather than memorize it, building habits of curiosity, perseverance, and structured thinking.
