Jodo Gyan (01:15)

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Co-founders Shaji and Usha Menon discuss the importance of problem solving and a child's transition to mathematics. (Credits)

Mehboob's Story (02:07)

Despite regular attendance, Mehboob did not meet minimum math competencies by grade five. Shaji discusses teaching styles.

Jodo Gyan Kendra (00:59)

This school reveals that children can learn and be competent in all subjects. Mehboob has been attending the school for two weeks.

Mehboob's Sister Sitara (00:58)

Sitara has been attending Jodo Gyan Kendra for a couple of years and has become a learner. She wants to be a teacher and a doctor.

Dreams (01:24)

Mehboob says he will stitch clothes like his father. Mehboob's teacher believes he has limited his dreams but hopes reading will encourage him.

How Children Learn (01:44)

Mehboob does not appear to have any learning disabilities. A teacher reflects on a teaching approach that leaves some children behind. Learning is a joint activity.

The Role of Teacher (01:04)

Teachers should take children to a level that they cannot reach alone. Designing lessons to how children learn is powerful.

Stories (01:07)

A teacher and her students create a problem-solving story together.

The Ganit Mala (02:08)

Jodo Gyan popularized the ganit mala, providing students with a tool to count, become familiar with numbers, and perform math problems.

Teaching-Learning Materials (00:60)

Shaji discusses the acceptance of teaching materials to make children understand what is written in a textbook. Activities allow children to learn.

Understanding Mehboob (01:07)

Mehboob cannot read and write numbers, but he has a number sense of 100 plus.

Place Value (01:04)

Shaji discusses the importance of understanding place value to perform operations.

Number Sense (03:02)

Shaji discusses connecting numbers to the real world. See students use the ganit mala to strengthen number sense.

Mehboob Makes Progress (01:48)

Mehboob has problems with number names, but has made considerable progress. His teacher believes continual attendance will allow Mehboob to reach standard levels.

The Goal of Education (00:41)

Education should help the new generation to become whole, confident community members.

"Like Stars on Earth" (02:43)

Mehboob and his classmates dance to the radio. If anything in India needs to change, it must be education.

Credits: Mehboob and the Garland of Math (00:46)

Credits: Mehboob and the Garland of Math