“I don’t think they’ll get any more. I believe both are truly deserving of this award because participation itself is a big achievement,” said one of the organizers while appreciating the young participants.
In the state-level competitive exam held in October, around 1,500 children aged 5 to 15 took part. The participants were given 70 to 100 arithmetic problems to solve within just 5 minutes — a remarkable test of speed and accuracy.
It’s a matter of pride that Satyam, one of the award winners, successfully completed these challenging operations in such a short span.
Competitions like these, experts say, are crucial for children’s development. They not only strengthen numerical understanding, but also enhance problem-solving and critical thinking skills — abilities that shape a child’s intellectual foundation.
Looking back at the history of mathematics, especially arithmetic, it’s clear that these operations have long played a key role in mental and cognitive growth.
In the Vedic era, the Gurukul education system emphasized teaching children between the ages of 5 and 15 the values of reasoning, logic, and problem-solving — laying the groundwork for analytical thinking and lifelong learning.
