Towards Effective Mathematics Pedagogy in India: Insights from Research

Harinder Mahajan
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Towards Effective Mathematics Pedagogy in India: Insights from Research brings together findings from research in education, cognitive psychology, and neuroscience to improve mathematics education in India. Drawing on national datasets and international meta-analyses, it provides evidence-based strategies for developing conceptual understanding, communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and higher-order thinking. Designed for policymakers, educators, and teachers, the book links research with classroom practice, addressing foundational numeracy, formative assessment, effective feedback, and teachers' continuous professional development. It highlights what truly works in mathematics education—based on rigorous research rather than trends or ideology.

 

Towards Effective Mathematics Pedagogy in India: Insights from Research brings together findings from research in education, cognitive psychology, and neuroscience to improve mathematics education in India. Drawing on national datasets and international meta-analyses, it provides evidence-based s...

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Harinder Mahajan holds an M.Sc. in Mathematics from Delhi University, an M.S. in Statistics and a Ph.D. in Education (specialising in Statistics and Psychometrics) from Stanford University, along with a Certificate in Research Methodology from India’s National Institute of Education.

Dr Mahajan has had a varied career in teaching and research. She has authored several research articles in mathematics education, measurement and evaluation. Her publications also include a series of books for primary mathematics, a monograph on the use of GeoGebra for teaching geometry, and a co-authored book on Dependability of Behavioural Measurement (John Wiley & Sons).



Harinder Mahajan holds an M.Sc. in Mathematics from Delhi University, an M.S. in Statistics and a Ph.D. in Education (specialising in Statistics and Psychometrics) from Stanford University, along with a Certificate in Research Methodology from India’s National Institute of Education. Dr Mahajan h...

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