Process

Apart from recorded lecture sessions, each level

provides periodic assignments and answers.

Registration & Certification... OUT OF THE BOX

1. Course is free online. THINKING
2. Course Registration will be open for each
level every year.
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3. Recorded lectures are posted every week OOBT

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during the ten-week course. Unique Courses at
4. Students should go through the lectures
before practicing the assignments posted
Different
biweekly.
5. Students desiring certification must opt for Become a School Coordinator (SPOC) for INDEPENDENT LEVE
LS
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process that carries a nominal fee. Opportunity For Teachers
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8. Grade certificate will be issued by IITM
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 ABOUT MATHEMATICS
How is that?
Mathematics is not just mechanical calculations of
numeracy or mere plugging of borrowed formulas A kid says to her mother that she
existing for ages. It is a study of facts of numeracy and observed in a computer: “AUGUST
logic, where logic is interwoven in the study of 2020 followed by DECEMBER 2020
mathematics. It provides an opportunity to explore self- followed by FEBRUARY 2020.
COURSES
assessment, data processing, validation, to develop ”Mother said “No. It must be
broader thinking by dealing with a variety of problems FEBRUARY 2021 not 2020. Check!”
which lead to multiple solutions.The joy of discovery of Kid said: “I have checked. Its Level 1 (School Class 5 and above)
this process, helps realize the powerful applications of FEBRUARY 2020 only in the Lecture duration 20 hours
mathematics in various fields from Anthropology, mentioned order” Kid is right and
Archaeology, Astronomy, Biology and so on. how is that?!
Level 2 (School Class 7 and above)
In a Maths lab, two boys were given
Lecture duration 20 hours
OUT OF THE BOX THINKING THROUGH MATHS an abacus having four rods with
few beads in it. Teacher asked her
Logic being the undercurrent in the study of students to read the number from
Level 3 (School Class 9 and above)
mathematics, it is essential to develop a broader the abacus setup. Vidharth says:
Lecture duration 30 hours
thinking, through its applications in the expanding “Its 1729.” Viraj says: “Its 9271”. Both
world of technology. From solving a fun sudoku are right and how is that?!
puzzle to completing an important scheduled Level 4 (School Class 11 and above)
Kaveri says to her father: “I cut a
project, the logic of working is much more important Lecture duration 30 hours
square piece out of a rectangular A4
than the arithmetic involved in it
sheet of paper.” Father asked her:”
Did you fold the paper?” Kaveri All the lectures will be recorded lectures.
Out of the box thinking or lateral thinking is solving
problems through an indirect and creative approach, replied:” No!” Father:” Did you
using reasoning that is not immediately obvious, and measure by ruler and cut the Commencement...
involving ideas that may not be obtainable by using paper?” Kaveri replied:” No!” Kaveri
only traditional step-by-step logic. In this unique continued: “I used two A4 sheets of
Level 1 and 2 Commence for
course, out of the box thinking is emphasized paper and my birthday greeting
2024 (in parallel)
through rediscovering the known and unknown facts card (that you gave to me last
of mathematics logically, with an interesting broader month)”. She is correct and how is
perception of the manner of doing it.’ that?!
Level 3 and 4 Commence for
In a petrol bunk, a filler asks a car 2024 (in parallel)
FOR WHOM owner: “Normal petrol costs Rs.100
per litre and Power petrol costs
Easily accessible courses for school children, Rs.110 per litre. Which one do you The same is planned to be
professionals, and researchers. need?” Owner says: “Fill my car tank repeated every academic year.
Four graded independent levels cater to with Power petrol for Rs.2200. It
different skill levels. may be economical and cheaper
when I drive 360 km and I could
Offers multiple approaches to problem-solving.
save 30 km. It's happened before
Equips them to handle real-life projects with too” Owner is right and how is
ease. that?!