Imparting procedural knowledge is essential for teachers to help students acquire and integrate their learning successfully. A math lab provides hands-on learning experiences to enable a student to learn a concept in mathematics with more clarity and understanding. Based upon the syllabus prescribed by CBSE, students are made to perform experiments and activities in Mathematics right from class 4 to 10.

The activities are child-centered. The student is placed in the problem solving situation and through self exploration, the student is encouraged to come out with solutions or discover some mathematical principle, pattern or process. Students are made to think, discuss, question and develop an attitude of inquiry. The teacher plays a vital role in being a facilitator to rediscover the mathematical concept. The activities involve use of colour and mathematical models which add a visual dimension to the student’s effective learning process.

With the intention of making learning mathematics a more meaningful exercise, all these activities are continuously evaluated. For classes IX and X a lab exam is conducted as per the rules of the CBSE. The competencies and skills such as observation, estimation, precision, reasoning, analysis, selection of appropriate tools, handling of equipments and drawing are assessed.

Study of theoretical mathematics imparts knowledge, while experimentation supports, confirms and makes the concept clear. In addition to developing motor and application skills by doing, it also develops the attitude of sharing, team work and open mindedness amongst students.