Mathematics is among the most fascinating of all intellectual disciplines. The study of mathematics is not only exciting but important. Mathematical techniques help to solve problems in such diverse fields as physics, medicine, management, economics, computer science, psychology, engineering, and social science. Mathematics is taught as compulsory till secondary level in India. At higher secondary level students can choose between Biology and Mathematics in science stream. They also have a choice to take Biology as compulsory and mathematics as optional. Pre university students may participate in Mathematics Olympiad whereas graduates of science or professional stream may undergo for Mathematics Training and Talent Search Program.
Mathematical Olympiad is a talent search programme of international significance for pre university students. In India this is organised by the National Board for Higher Mathematics (NBHM), since 1988. This is conducted in three stages, the Regional Mathematical Olympiad (RMO) usually held during October- December in 18 regions, the Indian National Mathematical Olympiad (INMO) held in February and then an International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) Training Camp in May-June, from where a six-member team is selected to represent India in the IMO, held in July in different countries. The RMO coordinator for Jammu and Kashmir is Prof. Bashir Ahmad Zargar, Department of Mathematics, University of Kashmir. The questions asked in the Olympiads are really challenging and it measures the student’s capacity for original and critical thinking. Students who have qualified Indian National Mathematics Olympiad are exempted from the entrance test conducted by Indian Statistical Institute.
Mathematics Training and Talent Search Program: It has been initiated to expose bright students to the excitement of doing mathematics and to inculcate mathematical thinking. The scheme is open to graduate students of science and engineering stream having mathematics as one subject. Fifteen such trainings have been conducted so far.
Graduate and post graduate level education in mathematics is offered by all Indian universities in both science as well as arts streams. The graduate programs of Chennai Mathematical Institute (CMI) and Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) are most coveted. BITs Pilani and IITs offer integrated masters in mathematics. IITs also offer conventional masters in mathematics through Joint Admission to M.Sc. (JAM).
New Initiatives in Mathematics Education
(i) To impart high quality math education after 10+2, National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) has been set up at Bhubaneshwer. NISER is affiliated to Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), a deemed university within Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India. NISER caters a five year integrated M.Sc. programme in Mathematics. There are 20 openings.
(ii) The university of Mumbai and department of atomic energy have jointly set up an autonomous centre for excellence in basic sciences UM DAE CBS in Mumbai, which also offers a five year integrated M.Sc. program in mathematics. Those performing exceedingly well in M.Sc. may have a chance to be absorbed in R & D units and autonomous research institutions of the department of atomic energy. Admission in both of the above mentioned Institute is based on National Entrance Screening Test (NEST). However Kishore Vaigyanic Protsahan Yojna - SA batch (KVPY fellows) and students who have qualified Indian National Olympiad Examination (INOE) are exempted from NEST. Students admitted to NISER and UM DAE CBS get a stipend of Rs 3000 per month along with a suitable annual book grant.
(iii) Indian Institute of Science Education and Research: Five year integrated masters (M.S.) is also being offered at recently established Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) at Pune, Kolkata Mohali, Bhopal and Thiruvanathpuram with intake capacity of 20 each. Eligibility for admission is based on the qualification of any of the two: KVPY or IIT JEE extended list. IISER also offer monthly stipend and annual book grant.
(iv) The Chennai Mathematical Institute (CMI) is a centre of excellence for teaching and research in the mathematical sciences. Founded in 1989 as part of the SPIC Science Foundation, it has been an autonomous institute since 1996. The research groups in Mathematics and Computer Science at CMI are among the best known in the country. In 1998, CMI started BSc and MSc programmes in Mathematics and allied subjects. For the 2009 session entrance examination are being conducted for the first time in Kashmir valley under the stewardship of Dr. Abdul Liman, Department of Mathematics, National Institute of Technology, Srinagar.
Mathematics Teachers should join Association of Mathematics Teachers of India for lifelong skill enhancement.
ASSOCIATION OF MATHEMATICS TEACHERS OF INDIA (AMTI)
This association was started in 1965 for promotion of efforts to improve Mathematics education at all levels. Its major aims are to assist school teachers to improve their expert and professional skills, spot and foster mathematical talents, organize orientation courses, summer courses and workshops for teachers and talented students. A national conference is held annually in different parts of the country for teachers to meet and deliberate on important issues of mathematics education. It also holds “Inter State Mathematical Talent Search Competition” annually. “The Mathematics Teacher” is the official journal of the AMTI.
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