Research report on maths, science launched

LAHORE

The volume 3 of “Powering Pakistan for the 21st Century: Roadmap to transform maths and science education” was launched at a private university here on Friday.

According to a press release issued by Alif Ailaan, Pakistani schools (especially government schools) are producing unacceptably low levels of learning outcomes in maths and science. This represents a significant and deep-rooted challenge to Pakistan’s economic growth.

“Powering Pakistan for the 21st Century” is a three-volume document compiled by researchers and education activists mobilised by Pakistan Alliance for Maths and Science, under the patronage of a range of government and non-government organisations.

The purpose of the document is to highlight the importance of maths and science education in Pakistan’s classrooms, especially those in government schools, where the least privileged of this country’s children study. In doing so, the alliance seeks a robust set of actions by governments, both federal and provincial, that help to transform maths and science education in Pakistan.

Volume I was titled ‘How Maths and Science Power Nations’ which was launched by Prime Minister of Pakistan. Volume II was titled ‘The State of Maths and Science in Schools’. It was launched on February 13, 2017 through a digital event. 

The current volume presents ideas and recommendations that can help Pakistan, as a state and a society, re-orient public policy and private investment decisions to serve a brighter, more prosperous and more secure future.

Punjab HEC Chairman Dr Muhammad Nizamuddin addressed the participants and committed to meet the committee formed by Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif to present the recommendations for maths and science improvement across the province. He said the recommendations in volume III would be taken into account while presenting the overall ones. Dr Nizamuddin also chairs the committee formed by the chief minister.