Algebranauts: Exploring the Universe of Patterns – Gifted Summer Program, July 2025

Most students learn algebra through rules. Few learn it through wonder. If you love patterns, enjoy solving mysteries, or feel like school math is too slow - this course is for you.
📅 Event Date: 07 - 07 - 2025
Event Time: 04:30 PM IST
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About Course

How many triangles do you need to use to make a triangle that is double the size? Would it work for pentagons?

Have you noticed how a simple number grid hides secret rules?

In this course, you’ll uncover the patterns hidden in shapes, puzzles, and nature – and learn how to think like a real mathematician.

You’ll play with shapes that grow, spot number patterns that repeat (or don’t!), crack puzzles involving unknowns, and explore how algebra helps us describe the amazing patterns we see in the world around us. Get ready to use your brain in new ways — to notice, wonder, and think deeply about the math that surrounds you.

If you love patterns, enjoy solving mysteries, or feel like school math is too slow – this course is for you.

For Parents

Algebranauts is a 6-session course designed for mathematically talented students entering Grades 5 and 6. It’s ideal for children who are:

  • Already comfortable with pre-algebra
  • Curious about the why behind patterns and equations, or
  • Ready for a deeper mathematical challenge beyond school curriculum.

This Learning Quest is part of the Gifted Summer Program Online – July 2025, offered by GenWise on Gifted World.

The course blends visual and numerical pattern exploration with formal algebraic reasoning. Students begin with concrete, visual pattern-building tasks – recognizing sequences, constructing models with shapes – and gradually move to abstract thinking: using variables, forming expressions, and working with unknowns.

What sets this course apart is its pedagogy: rather than introducing algebra purely through rules and drills, students experience algebra as a tool to notice structure, describe growth, and generalize relationships. It’s a joyful, rigorous introduction to algebraic thinking — one that builds lasting mathematical intuition.

Session Timing

Classes for this course will happen on the following days:

  • 7 July, Monday: 3 – 5 PM GST, 4:30 – 6:30 PM IST
  • 9 July, Wednesday: 3 – 5 PM GST, 4:30 – 6:30 PM IST
  • 11 July, Friday: 3 – 5 PM GST, 4:30 – 6:30 PM IST
  • 14 July, Monday: 3 – 5 PM GST, 4:30 – 6:30 PM IST
  • 9 July, Wednesday: 3 – 5 PM GST, 4:30 – 6:30 PM IST
  • 11 July, Friday: 3 – 5 PM GST, 4:30 – 6:30 PM IST
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Course Content

Session 1 – July 07
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Session 2 – July 09
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Session 3 – July 11
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Session 4 – July 14
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Session 5 – July 16
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Session 6 – July 18
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About Instructor

Vidhya Govindan is a passionate math educator and the founder of The Growing Young Mathematicians (GYM) Foundation, an initiative dedicated to nurturing mathematical thinking in children through inquiry, discovery, and joy. With a vision to help every child experience the beauty and power of mathematics, she designs and leads programs that emphasize deep thinking, pattern recognition, and problem solving - skills essential for next-generation careers. Her work focuses on helping students make sense of math rather than memorize it, building habits of curiosity, perseverance, and structured thinking. With a background in engineering and over a decade of experience in education, Vidhya has guided thousands of learners through workshops, teacher trainings, and enrichment programs across India. Her unique approach combines systematic thinking with playful exploration, empowering children to develop strong foundations in algebra, geometry, and logical reasoning.

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