US donates math teaching aids to more than 1600 Kyrgyz public schools

• Published date: 07 February 2023
• Publication title: Central Asian News Services

One thousand, six hundred eighty-two public schools will receive more than 3,372 sets of mathematics teaching and learning materials. Provided by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), these materials will help young students better learn and understand math concepts. The official handover ceremony took place at school #69 in Bishkek with the participation of the Minister of Education and Science Mr. Ulanbek Mambetakunov, USAID/Kyrgyz Republic Mission Director Ms. Kaya Adams, and representatives of 10 public schools in Bishkek.

The kits, developed by USAID's Okuu Keremet! project, contain 27 different items, such as 3D geometric shapes, clocks, counting sticks, grid overlays. They will be used in primary school to help children 'feel' and 'see' the abstract math concepts. These learning tools will help students understand the logic and meaning underlying symbols, operations, and rules.

"They are mobile, effective, and timely. My colleagues can't wait to receive and start using them in their math classes," says Farida Sabyralieva, primary school teacher at A. Zhamanbaev school, Chui region.

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