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I. NSTRUCTIONAL SCHOOL FOR MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE (ISMS)
The Instructional Schools for Mathematics and Science (ISMS) are residential training programs designed to provide an orientation for students of classes 6 to 12, as well as B.Sc. and M.Sc. students. The ISMS aims to expose young minds to the excitement of higher mathematics and science and to guide them toward meaningful careers in these fields. The teaching methodology during the training program differs from regular classroom learning. Participants are encouraged to think critically and independently prove mathematical and scientific concepts. Various outdoor and indoor games, practical activities, and meditation sessions will also be conducted to foster the overall development of the participants. The program is funded by the government or private agencies.
II. Objectives
The objective of the training is to instil a scientific temperament, develop interest, encourage critical thinking, and foster a competitive mindset among students. The ISMS training includes an intensive problem-solving camp to help students prepare for Olympiads and various competitive exams.
III. Teaching Pedagogy
The primary goal of the training camp is not to provide routine lectures, but to encourage participants to think, learn, and analyse and develop independent thinking while exposing students to the excitement of doing mathematical and scientific research.
IV. Program Structure
The Camp will be held for 30 days. In the first session, participants begin with morning exercise and breakfast followed by two periods of interactive classroom teaching of 90 minutes each. After lunch, another interactive teaching session will be held in the first period and the second period will be devoted to tutorials/problem solving and group discussions. There will also be sessions devoted to seminars, yoga, cultural and other activities.
VI. Selection Process
The Talent Search Test in Mathematics and Science (TSTMS) selection process involves a National-Level examination in the respective subjects, and shortlisted students are invited to a training camp.
VII. Fee Structure
The fee for a student’s training camp can vary greatly depending on the camp’s duration, location, activities included, and the organiser. Candidates should not pay fee if it is funded by any government or private agencies.
VII. Instrctional School for Mathematical Sciences 2023
(A residential mathematical foundation camp for the school students)
Phase 3: Class 9 to 12 (02-16 September 2023)
Phase 4: Class 6 to 8 (23 September-07 October 2023)
Jointly Organized By
Education Department, Govt. of Bihar & IIT Patna
1. ISMS Training Camp:
To ignite & inculcate mathematical & scientific temperament amongst the students of academic institutions of Bihar, an Instructional School of Mathematics and Science 2023 is being organized in two phases of 30 days (15 days each). The programme will be funded by Education Department, Govt. of Bihar and organized at campus by a group of committed mathematics and science teachers. The instructional school is planned to expose young minds to the excitement of doing mathematics and science and enable them to have a meaningful career in it. The teaching methodology in the school will be fundamentally different from regular classrooms. Participants will be asked to think and prove mathematical results on their own at every stage. Several sessions on outdoor and indoor games, yoga, cultural activity, and meditation will also be conducted.
2. Objectives:
- To enthuse the students in the recent trends in Mathematics and Science.
- To make the Mathematics and Science field an attractive career to young children.
- To search for hidden talent among young students and nurture them toward rational thinking.
- Experts identify conceptual gaps and create personalized roadmap to plug the gaps.
- To instill scientific temper, computational thinking, and competitive mindset.
- To felicitate and award young talent in Mathematics and Science.
3. Pedagogical Approach:
The training camp is not to give routine lectures but to stimulate participants to think, learn and analyze mathematics and science on their own, exposing them to the excitement of mathematical and scientific research.
4. About Organising Bodies:
This programme is being organized jointly by the Bihar Mathematical Society (BMS) and the Education Department, Govt. of Bihar.
5. Glimpse of Institutes/Organizations:
The instructional school is organized to provide a solid mathematics and science foundation to school students of India. Supported by the Education Department, Govt. of India and jointly organized by the Bihar Mathematical Society.
6. About Participants:
Students from various schools across India participate. They are selected based on the Talent Search Test in Mathematical Sciences (TSTMS). Top rank holders receive laptops, medals, certificates, and cash prizes. Details at www.bcst.org.in & www.imsaindia.org.
7. Important Info for Participants:
- No fee for ISMS training camp.
- Selected students receive e-mail invitations by March.
- Students must confirm attendance via e-mail by due date.
- Accommodation at IIT Patna campus encouraged; NOC required from parents.
- Travel arrangements made by Education Dept, Govt. of Bihar and BMS.
8. Schedule of Training Programme:
ISMS-2023 residential training camp at IIT, Patna:
ISMS-1: Classes 9-12 (01–15 June 2023)
ISMS-2: Classes 6-8 (16–30 June 2023)
Two sessions of four periods each day (01:30 hr duration), followed by discussion, seminars, yoga, cultural & other activities.
9. Class Schedule: 9:30 AM to 5:15 PM
- Session I: 9:30–11:00 AM
- Session II: 11:15–12:45 PM
- Lunch Break: 12:45–2:00 PM
- Session III: 2:30–4:00 PM
- Session IV: 4:15–5:45 PM
10. Programme Structure and Outline:
Camp spans 30 days with structured sessions, tutorials, group discussions, and recreational activities. Each day has 4 periods of 1:30 hr for each level, plus seminars, yoga, and cultural events.
11. Programme Committee 2023:
Chief Patron: Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Education, Bihar
Patron: Prof. K. C. Sinha, Vice-Chancellor, NOU
12. Advisory Committee (Administrative):
- Sri Baidya Nath Yadav (IAS), Secretary, Education Dept, Bihar
- Sri Kumar Ravi, Secretary, Building & Construction, Govt. of Bihar
- Sri Sajjan R (IAS), Director, SCERT, Bihar
- Dr. Rekha Kumari, Director, Higher Education, Bihar
- Dr. Anant Kumar, Project Director, DST, Bihar
13. Advisory Committee (Academic):
- Prof. H. C. Verma, Former Professor, IIT Kanpur
- Prof. Peeyush Chandra, Former Professor, IIT Kanpur
- Sri Abhyanand, Former DGP, Bihar
- Prof. Ranjit Verma, General Secretary, Indian Science Congress
14. Organizing Secretary
- Dr. Vijay Kumar, HOD Mathematics, College of Commerce, Arts & Science, Patna
15. Academic Secretary
- Prof. Om Prakash, Professor of Mathematics, IIT Patna
16. Organizing Committee
- Dr. A. K. Verma, Associate Professor, Mathematics, IIT Patna
- Prof. D.N Sharma, Former Prof. of Mathematics, Patna University, Patna
- Dr. Arun Kumar, President Science for Society, Bihar
- Sri Santosh Kumar, Dept. of Physics, College of Commerce, Arts & Science, Patna
- Dr. Rashmi Prabha, Head Maths and Science, DIET, SCERT, Patna
- Dr. Shankar Kumar, HOD Physics, Patna Science College, Patna
- Dr. S.K Mishra, Principal S.S College, Jehanabad
- Dr. Pramendra Ranjan, Principal Narayan College Goriakothi Siwan
- Sri Dipak Kumar, Dy Director, Higher Education, Govt. of Bihar
- Sri Arvind Kumar Sinha, BEP Patna
- Dr. Pravin Kumar, Professor, HOD Economics, College of Commerce, Arts & Science, Patna
- Dr. Suresh Prasad Roy, Vice President, BSTA Bihar
- Sri Gopal Kumar Mishra, Director Daksh Career School, Bhojpur, Ara
- Dr. Ashutosh Kumar Srivastava, Raghunath Balika High School, Patna
- Dr. Arun Dayal, Miller High School, Patna
- Sri Randhir Kumar, Asst. Controller of Exam. BMS