Mathelete 2026 was celebrated with great enthusiasm at Apeejay School, Pitampura, turning mathematics into an engaging and relatable experience for students across grades. The annual mathematics event encouraged learners to look beyond textbooks and understand how numbers shape everyday life.
Thoughtfully planned preliminary sessions allowed students to explore mathematical ideas through creativity, observation, and application. Each class presented a unique theme that reflected age-appropriate learning and real-world connections.
Learning through themes and exploration
Students of Classes II and III presented Yoga-a-matics, where mathematical concepts blended with yoga postures, balance, and mindfulness. The activity helped young learners understand patterns and symmetry while staying active and focused.
Classes IV and V explored Game-o-matics. Mathematics came alive through board games, puzzles, and strategy-based activities. These sessions made learning joyful while sharpening logical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Class VI students worked on Natur-a-tics, highlighting mathematics in nature. Patterns in leaves, flowers, and natural formations showed how numbers exist all around us.
Practical learning and global perspectives
Classes VII and VIII presented Bank-o-matics, focusing on savings, interest, and basic banking concepts. The theme introduced students to financial literacy simply and practically.
Class IX showcased Global Contributions in Mathematics, tracing important discoveries made by different countries. The presentation helped students appreciate mathematics as a shared global language.
Class XI presented Mathematicopia, a forward-looking theme that explored the role of mathematics and artificial intelligence in modern life.
The much-awaited final round of Mathelete was held on January 15, 2026. It brought together sharp thinking, confidence, and clarity of concepts.
According to Ms Vandana Arora, TGT (Mathematics), Apeejay School, Pitampura, the event was thoughtfully designed to nurture mathematical thinking beyond textbooks by allowing students to explore concepts through movement, observation, strategy, real-life context and innovation.
“Such platforms help students experience mathematics as a living subject rooted in logic, creativity, collaboration and real-world application. Each activity served a distinct learning purpose. For instance, Yog-a-matics integrated movement with mathematics to develop balance, symmetry, focus and mindful coordination and Game-o-matics promoted logical reasoning, strategic planning and an understanding through play-based learning,” the educator explained.
Natur-a-tics encouraged students to discover mathematical patterns in nature, sharpening observation and analytical skills, she added. “Mathematicopia inspired innovation and futuristic thinking through advanced and interdisciplinary mathematical applications,” she said.
Mathelete 2026 reinforced a simple truth. Mathematics is not just about numbers. It is about thinking clearly, solving problems, and understanding the world better. The event stood as a fine example of experiential learning in action.