B.Sc. from Government Degree College, Nandyal
About
Sreedhara Chandra Sekhara Sastry
Better known as S. C. S. Sastry — making mathematics visible, practical and enjoyable.
Sreedhara Chandra Sekhara Sastry is a mathematics educator, author, workshop facilitator and creator of hands-on mathematical teaching aids from Vijayawada. His work rests on a simple belief: children understand mathematics more confidently when they can see, touch, build and experiment with its concepts.
After earning his B.Sc. from Government Degree College, Nandyal, he was deeply influenced by the Trachtenberg Speed System of Basic Mathematics, which reshaped his approach to teaching. Years of classroom work, educational research and interaction with teachers, students and parents led him to develop the Mathematics Laboratory — an activity-based environment with more than 250 mathematical models.
These models help learners explore arithmetic, algebra and geometry. Instead of only memorising a formula, students can investigate how it works, understand how it is derived and discover where it can be applied. His wider aim includes bringing practical mathematics learning to schools and rural children across the State.
Recognition
Credentials at a glance
Best Innovative Teacher Award from AMTI, Chennai
Dr Sanjeevaraya Sharma Award from Ramanujan Academy
President, Ramanujan Mathematics Academy and Mathematics Library, Ramachandrapuram
Programmes aired on All India Radio and Doordarshan
More than 1,800 seminars and programmes in schools across South India
More than 250 hands-on mathematical models for schools and teacher education
International visitors from Thailand, Hong Kong, the United States, the United Kingdom, Nigeria, Taiwan and Singapore
Associates & visitors
Recognised among educators and mathematicians
Maths Lab programmes and demonstrations have been associated with distinguished educators, scientists and mathematicians, including:
Dr. Sudhakar Agarkar
TIFR Scientist
Dr. P. V. Arunachalam
Dravidian University
Sanjeev Sharma
TATA Interactive
Srohyajeswanth
Singapore
Chukka Ramaiah
IIT Ramaiah
Dr Yeap Ban Har
World-renowned mathematician, Singapore
Journey
A life dedicated to mathematics education
Mr. Sastry has conducted mathematics programmes across India for teachers, students and parents — including more than 1,800 seminars in schools across South India. His work has been featured on All India Radio and Doordarshan, and Maths Lab programmes have drawn international visitors from Thailand, Hong Kong, the United States, the United Kingdom, Nigeria, Taiwan and Singapore.
- Mathematics laboratories for schools to international standards
- Teacher-development workshops and teacher school kits (primary & high school)
- Student workshops from Class 2 to Class 10, including model-making
- Mathematics workshops for mothers and parents
- Ganitaavadhanam programmes
- Non-routine problems workshops
- Class-wise mathematics hobby kits and student activity kits
- Puzzle kits and board games for mathematical thinking
- Creative mathematical teaching aids for classrooms and B.Ed. practice
- Mathematics books and learning resources
- Hands-on guidance for schools building their own Maths Lab
- Personal and remote guidance for participating schools
Author
Educational innovator and writer
Mr. Sastry has written several books intended to make mathematics easier and more enjoyable for learners. Titles and resources associated with his work include:
- Ganitha Prapancham
- Ganitha Vinyasalu
- Ganitha Nirvachanalu
- Ganitha Medhavulu
- Billion Dollar Maths Quiz
- Books on notable mathematical minds
- Guides for Polytechnic and APRJC entrance preparation
He has also trained young learners in rapid mathematical problem-solving and Ganitaavadhanam. Press coverage has described children demonstrating cube roots, recurring decimals, higher roots and calendar calculations under his guidance.
Inaugurations & support
Recognised by education leaders
Maths Lab inaugurations have included occasions associated with Chukka Ramaiah Garu and Smt. K. Sandhya Rani, then Commissioner of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh.
“Mr. Sastri is a noted teacher. He makes young kids perceive unknown objects and creates models to make the kids understand the objects. Let me congratulate him and request him to continue his pursuit with passion.”— Chukka Ramaiah
Philosophy
His educational philosophy
Mathematics should not be presented as a collection of rules to memorise. When learners interact with models, test ideas and discover patterns themselves, abstract concepts become meaningful.
The Mathematics Laboratory gives children the freedom to:
- Explore concepts independently
- Experiment with mathematical relationships
- Verify formulas and results
- Develop logical and spatial thinking
- Learn through observation and activity
- Replace fear with curiosity and confidence
A message to schools
Every learner deserves to enjoy mathematics
Every learner deserves the opportunity to experience mathematics as an understandable, creative and enjoyable subject.
A Mathematics Laboratory does more than add teaching materials to a classroom. It creates an environment in which students ask questions, investigate ideas and develop a lasting relationship with mathematics.
Help your students experience mathematics
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