WATCH – Making Maths Fun with Schools2030 Kenya

23 October 2024
By Amy Macgregor

“I look at the performance in terms of attitude, the desire to try and solve mathematical problems – was something that was lacking in the past – but is now there.”

Frankson Edwin, Maths Teacher at Hassan Joho Girls’ School, Mombasa County.

After learning that students at Hassan Joho Girls’ School in Kenya had a negative mindset towards mathematics, teachers as part of the Schools2030 Design team in Mombasa Country, decided to transform the teaching and learning of numeracy using Human-Centred Design. By conducting interviews with various stakeholders, they came up with innovative solutions such as using visual aids in numbers and peer teaching.

Watch the video learn more about these exciting initiatives!

Learn more about Schools2030 Kenya

Schools2030 is a global movement for holistic learning and teacher leadership. The movement brings together a diverse coalition which includes educators, school leaders, civil society, researchers, international organisations and government across ten countries and 1,000+ schools and community learning sites. The goal of Schools2030 is to improve quality teaching and holistic learning, and to foster resilient education systems across the world, including for those living in remote regions and those facing multiple forms of marginalisation and crises. Schools2030 will realise its goal through a focus on teacher agency – recognising educators as leaders, innovators and active agents in education reform. Join the movement on Instagram, X, Facebook, and LinkedIn.