Mathematics is everywhere! Mathematics is “a way of describing the world- a way of thinking , knowing, and problem solving”.

MATHEMATICS IN

NEWSPAPER

BY

ADEEBA SAMREEN SYED SHAHZAR UZMA MASOOD

MASTER OF MATHEMATICS EDUCATION

CLUSTER INNOVATION CENTRE

UNIVERSITY OF DELHI Mentors

Dr. Jyoti Sharma

Dr. Pankaj Tyagi

INTRODUCTION

• Newspapers are the most conventional means

of communication

• Serves as a rich resource to build

mathematical ability through its quantitative,

probabilistic and dynamic abilities

• In working with newspapers, students apply

literacy and mathematical skills while they

appreciate the importance of studying current

affairs.

• To relate concepts with the news of their interest

and likability for lifelong learning

AIM

• To inspire students to read newspaper articles through a

different vision

• Explore mathematics in the form of percentages, analyzing

statistics, algebra, arithmetic, examine data handling, ratio

and proportion, help them in studying graphs and develop a

number sense

• Exercised by asking questions which would help them to

enhance their mathematical ability.

RATIONALE

• Newspapers continue to be an important aspect of everyday life.

• Adaptable to all levels of ability and interest.

• It is important that students find the mathematics demanding

and supportive.

• Students learn best when they are motivated and studying

material that is relevant to their lives.

MATHEMATICS IN

NEWSPAPER

ARTICLE 1

Q. Observe the given data and tell which political party has won the most number

of times.

Q. What is the scale used in the representation of the news article?

Q. If the population of Delhi in 2008 was the same as now, find the percentage

difference of votes of congress and BJP.

Q. represent the number of votes of congress and BJP for the years 1993-2008 using

the same scale in bar graph.

Q. Calculate the difference of seats won in MCD elections in 2007 and 2012 and find

the percentage of votes over BJP of other parties.

Q. What is the importance of exercising the right to vote in the development of

Delhi ?

ARTICLE 2 1. Total area of Delhi’s green lung is 7784hectares convert it

into square feet and meter square.

2. Find the percentage of plant species in Delhi from the total

count of flora-fauna

3. If the 40 % of the given species become extinct, find the

number of remaining species.

4. Depict the given data of flora-fauna using pie chart.

5. Using these equations

N+C=x

S= 6200

SC+Na=633

And

N + Na=94

Sc+C=Y

Find ‘x’ and ‘y’ where

N- Northern

C- Central

S-Southern

Sc- South Central

Na- Nanakpura

6. Write 3 measures should be taken to conserve flora –

fauna

ARTICLE 3

1. Number of Consecutives test wins at

home.

2. Number of runs scored by Rohit Sharma

on test debut.

3. Total Number of wickets took by any

Indian bowler test debut

4. In which year Narendra Hirwani took 16

Wickets against West Indies on his test

debut.

5. How many runs added by Rohit and

Ashwin for seventh wicket partnership.

ARTICLE 4

Q. If there are 1600 people who see news links, find the percentage of people

seeing it on their news feed

Q. What percentage of people post or share links themselves?

Q. Find difference between users who find Facebook as a major source of

news and who find it as a vital source

Q. How often do you use social media as a source

Q. What number of people are news consumers?

ARTICLE 5 1. Which state has the highest ratio of

(Universities to students) among the

four mentioned states

2. Which two states have the highest

difference in PhD Students and what

is the difference

3. What percent of the total PhD

students in India are from the

universities in Delhi

4. What should be the attrition rate

(student/year) of students in Andhra

Pradesh to match the number of

PhD students in Madhya Pradesh

5. What is importance of a teacher in

your life

• Newspapers incorporated into the math curriculum make an

impact on lifelong learning.

• It gives real glance to practical application of mathematics.

• Provide students an opportunity to experience “doing

mathematics”

BENEFITS OF NEWSPAPER AS

TEACHING PEDAGOGY IN

MATHEMATICS

CONCLUSION

• Not primarily a matter of plugging numbers into formulas

and performing rote computations.

• It is important that the classroom teacher take every

opportunity to use current, relevant resource materials to

assist students in learning independently.

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http://interactive.sun-

sentinel.com/services/newspaper/education/nie/images/teacher_guides/Math%20in%20t

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http://nrich.maths.org

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Book “A Mathematician Reads the Newspaper” by John Allen Paulos

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