ALL GOA MATHEMATICS TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION is a subject teachers’ association, first of its kind in Goa, founded by a few devoted teachers on 30th January 1983 and registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1960.
AGMTA aims at:
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Improving the teaching-learning process of mathematics
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Encouraging systematic mathematics development in the State of
Goa and solving various problems faced by teachers in the teaching of
mathematics.
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Inculcating and fostering
a sense of love and interest in mathematics among the
students.
students.
Regular activities of’ the Association:
I) Mathematics Competitive Test (MCT)
This All Goa level written test is conducted
for Std VII, VIII, IX and X in the month of December. The test is
simultaneously held in nine different centres namely Pednem, Bardez, Tiswadi,
Marmagoa,, Ponda, Bicholim ,Salcete.Curchorem and Canacona..Students from more
than 100 schools appear for this Test. The whole hearted co- operation of our
taluka incharges, head of the institutions, and teachers make this a highly
popular and successful activity. The results of the test is declared on our
website and individual mark sheets are posted to every school.
The cash prizes, Mementos and certificate are
given to first twenty merit rank holders in each standard.
II) Mathematics Seminar
The All Goa Mathematics Seminar conducted for
Student of std IX, first at three Zones namely North zone, Central zone and
South zone. Winners from each zone compete at The State Level Mathematics
Seminar.
In this Seminar Students
give talks of seven minutes duration supported by charts, models and PowerPoint
presentation on the given topic of mathematics. This helps the child to
understand the concepts in Mathematics and enrich their Knowledge in the
subject. It is a real joy to watch the students explaining some Mathematics principles
answering the questions fired by a panel of three competent judges from the
field of mathematics
III) Mathematics Quiz
This All Goa level Quiz
is first conducted at State Level. School team of 3 students; one each from
Std. VIII, IX & X. They face first a written test. Top scorer five teams
are selected for oral Quiz.
Other activities conducted:
When there was a change in the Syllabus, our
Association conducted Orientation courses for the teachers in various talukas
with the guidance and co-operation the State Council for Educational Research
and Training.
'ALL India Workshop on Innovative methods of
teaching of Mathematics, was successfully organised at Ramnathi, Goa, in the
year 1992. About 100 Mathematics; teachers from Goa and other parts of the
country attended the same, Resource persons from AMTI guided the teachers
attending the workshop.
Association conducted XXVI All India level
Mathematics Teachers’ conference, first of its kind in Goa, on 24th, 25th and
26th January, 1992. About 100 teachers from Goa and other parts of the country
attended the same. The conference was named after Prof. B. V. Singbal, a great
Goan Mathematician.
It was jointly organised by AMTI, AGMTA and SCERT Goa.
It was jointly organised by AMTI, AGMTA and SCERT Goa.
Members of AGMTA are taking active interest
and are always ready to take up successfully such challenges in the field of
Education.