Gwangju Office of Education Selects 20 Elementary and Middle Schools for "Math Onda" Program

Carrying Out Tasks to Strengthen Basic Competency and Confidence

On July 7, the Gwangju Metropolitan Office of Education Creative Convergence Education Center announced that it had selected a total of 20 schools?including 8 elementary schools and 12 middle schools?to participate in the "Math Onda (on多) School" program. The purpose of this program is to help students who struggle with mathematics develop an interest in the subject and gain experiences of success.

Gwangju Metropolitan Office of Education.

The selected schools are required to carry out three core tasks: strengthening basic math competency and confidence, activating student-centered learning, and fostering a research culture among teachers. In addition, each school may implement its own autonomous projects tailored to its unique characteristics.

Efforts to strengthen basic math competency include pre-assessments at math clinics, AI-based learning programs, hands-on learning with teaching aids, mentoring, and after-school programs. Student-centered activities encompass operating math clubs, inquiry-based lessons using software, and organizing in-school math events. Teacher professional development will be promoted through teacher clubs, training sessions, and sharing of teaching practices.

A representative from the Creative Convergence Education Center stated, "We expect each school to develop creative and effective models for math education," adding, "We will strive to create a school culture where math is enjoyable by reflecting feedback from the field."