Government of IndiaPresenting Abstract Ideas in Science Museums/Centres: Mathematics Gallery of BITM, Kolkata - A Case Study
Alternative Title: Propagation: A Journal of Science Communication, Vol. 4, No. 2, July 2013 & Vol. 5, No. 1, January 2014
Author: Das, Subhashis
Keywords: Science Museums
Mathematics Gallery
Science Centres
Mathematics Gallery- BITM, Kolkata
Publisher: National Council of Science Museums, Kolkata
Description: Mathematical concepts and techniques allow us to see hidden patterns in the various phenomena happening around us in the natural world and in human societies. As a curricular subject, mathematics evokes strong emotions from its learners – loved by some and hated by most. The general perception is that mathematics is very abstract, hard to visualize and difficult to connect to physical realities. The new gallery on 'Mathematics' at BITM was established in the year 2010 to change this notion about mathematics. This article provides a brief overview of the gallery and how it explains various abstract mathematical concepts through interactive models and hands-on activities to help young learners enjoy mathematics in a playful manner and appreciate its inner order and beauty.
Description: Includes bibliographical references.
Source: National Council of Science Museums
Type: Article
Received From: National Council of Science Museums
| DC Field | Value |
| dc.title.alternative | Propagation: A Journal of Science Communication, Vol. 4, No. 2, July 2013 & Vol. 5, No. 1, January 2014 |
| dc.contributor.author | Das, Subhashis |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2017-06-16T09:44:30Z |
| dc.date.available | 2017-06-16T09:44:30Z |
| dc.description | Includes bibliographical references. |
| dc.description.abstract | Mathematical concepts and techniques allow us to see hidden patterns in the various phenomena happening around us in the natural world and in human societies. As a curricular subject, mathematics evokes strong emotions from its learners – loved by some and hated by most. The general perception is that mathematics is very abstract, hard to visualize and difficult to connect to physical realities. The new gallery on 'Mathematics' at BITM was established in the year 2010 to change this notion about mathematics. This article provides a brief overview of the gallery and how it explains various abstract mathematical concepts through interactive models and hands-on activities to help young learners enjoy mathematics in a playful manner and appreciate its inner order and beauty. |
| dc.source | National Council of Science Museums |
| dc.format.extent | 14p, |
| dc.format.mimetype | application/pdf |
| dc.language.iso | English |
| dc.publisher | National Council of Science Museums, Kolkata |
| dc.subject | Science Museums Mathematics Gallery Science Centres Mathematics Gallery- BITM, Kolkata |
| dc.type | Article |
| dc.identifier.issuenumber | Number I, II |
| dc.identifier.volumenumber | Volume IV, V |
| dc.date.copyright | 2014 |
| dc.format.medium | text |
| DC Field | Value |
| dc.alternativetitle | Propagation: A Journal of Science Communication, Vol. 4, No. 2, July 2013 & Vol. 5, No. 1, January 2014 |
| dc.contributor.author | Das, Subhashis |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2017-06-16T09:44:30Z |
| dc.date.available | 2017-06-16T09:44:30Z |
| dc.description | Includes bibliographical references. |
| dc.description.abstract | Mathematical concepts and techniques allow us to see hidden patterns in the various phenomena happening around us in the natural world and in human societies. As a curricular subject, mathematics evokes strong emotions from its learners – loved by some and hated by most. The general perception is that mathematics is very abstract, hard to visualize and difficult to connect to physical realities. The new gallery on 'Mathematics' at BITM was established in the year 2010 to change this notion about mathematics. This article provides a brief overview of the gallery and how it explains various abstract mathematical concepts through interactive models and hands-on activities to help young learners enjoy mathematics in a playful manner and appreciate its inner order and beauty. |
| dc.source | National Council of Science Museums |
| dc.format.extent | 14p, |
| dc.format.mimetype | application/pdf |
| dc.language.iso | English |
| dc.publisher | National Council of Science Museums, Kolkata |
| dc.subject | Science Museums Mathematics Gallery Science Centres Mathematics Gallery- BITM, Kolkata |
| dc.type | Article |
| dc.identifier.issuenumber | Number I, II |
| dc.identifier.volumenumber | Volume IV, V |
| dc.date.copyright | 2014 |
| dc.format.medium | text |
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