Welcoming parents, students, adults to an "Introduction to mathematical thinking" - a lecture by Krishna Chaitanya, an IIT graduate. This session is free for all.
Lecture description: 1. Do you ever wonder if your school math has a purpose, or do you (secretly) think that it’s just a pointless game of numbers, strange symbols and tips/tricks/methods that you’re supposed to learn and vomit in exams without ever knowing why?
Do you see problem solving as a gift of chance or a genetically inherited ability, or are you open to considering that it can be learnt?
And finally, have you wondered how exactly scientists, mathematicians and engineers in the real world go about solving problems?
If these and related questions bother/interest you or your child, then this lecture is perfect for you. It will introduce mathematical thinking, which is quite distinct from mathematics as you know it, and you will understand why it is smarter to cultivate mathematical thinking rather than to work hard at your math only to forget everything after school closes. You will get a taste of mathematical thinking through carefully designed interactions and activities.
Lecture duration: 2 hours
Lecture format: Interactive, activity based Intended audience: Parents along with their children preferably aged 10-18 yrs, or any other interested participants
Material required to make most out of this lecture: Each participant to bring a plain paper notebook (no ruled books, laptops or tabs, please!) and pens of 3 different colours of their choice.
All are welcome and Entry- Free.