Firm offers technology solutions for maths students
Dubai: A leading publishing firm has vowed to improve further enhancement of mathematics learning of local school students from Grade 7, 8 and 9 and bring improvements in their PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment) scoring.
In this regard, Alpha Publishing, the international provider of learning solutions in the region, has partnered with CASIO Middle East FZE, the regional subsidy of CASIO Computer Co. Ltd., to provide learning solutions in the region besides offering high-quality programmes and resources for students of all levels.
Taking to Gulf Today, the representatives pointed that the students in the UAE and the region are showing weak scoring in their PISA tests and the new collaboration will provide material as well as learning tools online and offline to improve their match skills.
The Japanese technology firm has been working around the world to further enhance mathematics learning, by using the CASIO scientific calculator as a tool of educational technology integration with an objective to support students learning through STEM approach by integrating the areas of science, technology, engineering to provide hands- on and relevant experiences to the students
Speaking about the collaboration, Takashi Seimiya, Managing Director said, “We are pleased to collaborate with Alpha Publishing, the main aim for this collaboration is to inspire students to learn mathematics and how to use technological tools like the scientific calculator to improve their performance and increase their prospects of pursuing STEM careers.”
Furthermore, Ramiz Haddadin, General Manager of Alpha Publishing in Dubai, commented on the collaboration, “We are excited to announce our strategic partnership with Casio. As a leading education learning solution provider, this partnership will complement Alpha Publishing’s core programmes and enrich the educational content provided to students supporting them on their personalised learning journeys.”
While responding a question to Gulf Today, he said that they were also conducting a series of interactive workshops for teachers in the UAE to enhance their teaching methods incorporated with online resources and printed material exclusively devised by the Alpha Publishing and already being used by schools in the country.
The event to sign the agreement between the two was held at Crowne Plaza Hotel and attended by a large number of teachers from various Dubai-based schools who took part in an interactive workshop on the effective use of technology to advance maths education.