Mathematics

The Mathematics Department of the Scindia School is a family of dedicated teachers who help the students develop computational skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. In the course of their learning students obtain the ability to critically assess numerical and graphical information; learn to formulate strategies for solving problems; and acknowledge the importance of being intellectually curious.

Activity based learning that allows students to explore and understand the difficult concepts on their own are keenly promoted. We understand that each student approaches problems differently hence collaborative learning and peer tutoring is used as an effective teaching strategy. This gives the young learners a chance to compare and contrast methods and find what suits them best. The teachers endeavor to provide personalized attention to each student. Technology is used extensively for differentiated learners, for simplification of complex concepts and also for evaluation purposes. The Math lab provides additional scope to students to learn and explore mathematical facts and theorems using technological tools. To add fun to learning and also to enhance students’ interest in the subject the Department conducts various mathematical competitions, quizzes, digital story writing, mental ability/reasoning etc.

The Department in collaboration with ‘Educational Initiatives’ conducts Asset and Detailed Assessment tests to review the performance of the students and find their areas of strength and weakness. The Mindspark assessments for classes VI and VII are a great success as they are fashioned as per the learning pace of each child. Instant feedback and remediation is the most useful feature of these assessments. Math Olympiads are also conducted to test and enhance the skills of the students. The teachers regularly participate in various mathematical workshops for self-enrichment.

The RB Pawar Medal is awarded on Founder’s Day to the student scoring the highest marks in Math in the Board examination. The award has been instituted in memory of former Math Teacher, Mr RB Pawar by his daughters.

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  Mr Shiv Kumar Sharma, HOD
  

  Mr Shiv Kumar Sharma

  HOD , Mathematics Department

  Mr Shiv Kumar Sharma is M.Sc. in Mathematics with a B.Ed. With a vast experience of teaching Mathematics for over a decade in schools for the country, he brings Math to life in the classroom. He took an NCC training certificate while still in school. He has taught on online platforms as well such as Unacademy. He is an avid lover of sports and loves to play cricket, table tennis, volleyball, basketball, squash, and badminton. He is an unassuming worker and a thorough gentleman who believes in simplistic living and high thinking.

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  Mr Pushpesh Pandey, FACULTY
  

  Mr Pushpesh Pandey

  Faculty , Mathematics Department

  Mr Pushpesh Pandey holds a Masters degree in Mathematics and Computing from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Dhanbad and has seven years of experience in teaching Mathematics to Senior Secondary classes. His teaching approach emphasizes upon relevant pedagogy and critical thinking. Apart from academics, he enjoys music and playing instruments.
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  Mr Nitesh Jain, FACULTY
  

  Mr Nitesh Jain

  Faculty , Mathematics Department

  Mr Nitesh Jain has a B. tech in Computer Science and an experience of 26 years in teaching Math. He has a remarkable expertise on the CBSE Core as well as Applied Mathematics Courses. Difficult Math problems become a child’s toy in his class. He has prepared students for renowned competitive exams as well. He follows the practice of “10 questions a day, keeps the fear of Math away”, and makes Math the favourite subject of his students. His key focus is to remove the fear of Mathematics from the minds of students. He also plays sports like Badminton and chess.
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  Mr Pankaj Mishra, FACULTY
  

  Mr Pankaj Mishra

  Faculty , Mathematics Department

  Mr Pankaj Mishra, the latest entry into the fold, qualified with MSc. Mathematics, B.Ed., comes with a fresh face and a fresher perspective with an experience of thirteen years of work in various institutions such as the Army Public School, Sagar, Macro Vision Academy, Burhanpur and Birla International School, Kishangarh, Rajasthan where he was an HOD Mathematics’ and a CBSE Coordinator, Faculty of IIT. He is a dynamic tutor under whom a hundred students have qualified for JEE Mains. He is adept at guiding his students to crack competitive examinations such as CLAT, SAT, CPT and IIT-JEE. He is result oriented and wishes to make his students more competitive and practical. His key focus is to remove the fear of Mathematics from the minds of students and instill a love for it. He likes to connect mathematical problems with real life situations to make it appear more logical and motivates his students through pep talks. His mantra is all about self-confidence, positive attitude and good time management. He loves cricket and was the captain of his school cricket team. He has participated in theatre such as Nukkad plays. He is fond of singing, dancing and adventure sports.
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  Mr Srijith Pillai, FACULTY
  

  Mr Srijith Pillai

  Faculty , Mathematics Department

  He brings with him fifteen years of work experience and joined The Scindia School in October 2015. Mr Pillai has done his B.Sc. in Mathematics with B.Ed. and Diploma in Corporate Communications & Advertising. Apart from his experience in the educational field, he has also worked with the media company, The Times of India, as an Asst. Manager (Development) for a year and a half. Currently, he is the Housemaster of Jeevaji House.
  
  In addition to being a brilliant Math teacher, Mr Pillai has a keen interest in theatre and has coordinated and directed full-length Shakespearean and G B Shaw’s plays in his previous school. A man of eclectic tastes, his passions include cricket, athletics, classical music, singing and public speaking. He is someone who does not measure life by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. He considers it a privilege that as a teacher he has the opportunity of moulding young minds and is in a position to guide them in the right direction. He wants his students to be emotionally robust and resilient.
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  Mr Anil Pathania, FACULTY
  

  Mr Anil Pathania

  Faculty , Mathematics Department

  He has a master's degree in Math and a teaching experience of two decades, in both residential and day schools. An excellent teacher, Mr Pathania, is highly admired by the students. He has been with The Scindia School since 2013 and in this time, he has already involved himself in a wide range of activities like trekking, playing basketball, volleyball and cricket. He was the Housemaster of Jeevaji House and is presently the Housemaster of Ranoji House. A keen sportsman and having been a national level basketball player himself, the boys look upto Mr Pathania for guidance to achieve sporting excellence. The parents and students of his House compliment him for having helped in the creation of a loving environment of mentorship and positivity. His sense of discipline, devotion and dedication is recognised and valued by all.

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  Ms Priyanka Sharma, FACULTY
  

  Ms Priyanka Sharma

  Faculty , Mathematics Department

  She joined The Scindia School as a mathematics teacher in the year 2008. Along with a Master's degree in Mathematics, Ms Sharma has 12 years of teaching experience. She has served as the attached teacher of Kanerkhed and Shivaji House.
  
  Her creativity and interest in Mathematics led her to shouldering the responsibility of the much sought-after PI- Club of the school. Through this, she inculcates the love for Mathematics in young children, turning them into budding mathematicians. She has been effectively handling the CCE of the school since its inception and has attended many workshops on CCE and teacher development conducted by CBSE. Ms Sharma has also been meticulously conducting the PSA of the CBSE Board since 2013. Though quite a workaholic, she likes reading books and watching movies in her leisure hours.
  
  She has been to the Woodbridge School, UK, for a Teacher Exchange Program in the year 2013.
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  Mr Dhirendra Sharma, FACULTY
  

  Mr Dhirendra Sharma

  Faculty , Mathematics Department

  Dean of Cocurricular Activities, he is from the faculty of Math and has been with the school for well over two decades. Mr Sharma has been an integral part of every major area of school life and played a great role in streamlining processes, be it as the examination incharge, time table incharge or the head of adventure activities. A trained mountaineer from the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering, his passion for adventure has made him lead a phenomenal 19 cycling and 12 mountaineering expeditions. He has also been actively involved in community service. In recognition of his continuous contribution to the International Award for Young People (IAYP), Mr Sharma has received the Valuable Meritorious Service Certificate. On the academic side, his sincerity, perseverance and never-give-up attitude make him work untiringly towards making the, otherwise dreaded, subject simple for students. A gentle administrator, he believes in giving his team total autonomy and empowering them in their effort to bring about a culture of academic rigour. His motto is to promote the academic growth of the boys and the professional growth of the faculty. He envisions The Scindia School as a place with the perfect balance between academic, sporting and co-curricular excellence.

• The PI Club put up an online Math Exhibition on various Math related topics that included the famous Fibonacci sequence and its relevance/occurrence around us and on the fort as well. Some Math tricks related to cards based on reverse engineering and use of Math in computers (sorting cards using binary digits).
• In 2020 the department started with an interschool Math event-Triathalon though this year we could not conduct it due to the pandemic.
• The students are actively involved in different levels and types of Math Olympiads both National and international level to give them exposure for various varieties of questions this in turn prepares them for competitive exams.
• The students participated in the Aditya Birla Math Infinity contest where the team has reached the finals and the Math quiz held at The Vasant Valley Math quiz. The students of class VI, VII and VIII participated in the Online Math Olympiad on the birth anniversary of Mathematics legend, Mr Srinivasa Ramanujam.
• The department also conducts Intra- school Ramanujam Math Olympiad for A, B and C groups House- wise.