Students in Lagos State's public schools have been celebrated for their exceptional use of the Darsel App, a technology-driven platform designed to simplify mathematics learning. The award ceremony, held at the Education Resource Center in Ojodu, Lagos, recognized the achievements of students in the Junior Secondary School (JSS 3) category who have demonstrated remarkable proficiency in solving mathematics problems using the app.
The Darsel App, an innovative educational tool, has been implemented in Nigeria with the support of Mrs. Wunmi Tolu-Alalade, the implementation partner. Tolu-Alalade reported that over the past 15 months, more than 10,000 students across 100 schools in Lagos's six educational districts have utilized the app to solve mathematics questions. During the 2023/2024 academic year alone, students using Darsel solved approximately five million mathematics questions.
“This ceremony is to acknowledge and reward the students who have effectively used the Darsel learning platform,” Tolu-Alalade said. “These students were selected because they correctly answered thousands of mathematics questions. With the advancement of technology and artificial intelligence, it's crucial for students to have tools that facilitate their practice. The app not only supports students but also provides teachers with real-time feedback to identify and address students' weak areas.”
Tolu-Alalade emphasized the commitment to expanding the app's reach, with plans to include all Junior Secondary School levels (JSS1 to JSS3) before the start of the next academic session. She also called for further partnerships to enhance the mathematics learning process in Lagos State.
Mr. Abolaji Abayomi, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, highlighted the importance of integrating technology in education. “This event aims to add value to teaching and learning, especially in subjects like Mathematics,” Abayomi stated. “We encourage students and teachers to leverage artificial intelligence to improve their skills. Lagos State is proud to partner with initiatives that enhance the learning experience.”
Darsel CEO Mr. Abdulhamid Haidar underscored the significance of educational technology, expressing gratitude to the Lagos State Government for supporting the initiative. He assured that the app would address challenges encountered during the past 15 months and continue to foster critical thinking among students.
Despite the success of the program, some teachers and students shared challenges, including limited access to Android phones in boarding schools and a lack of parental knowledge about the technology.
At the ceremony, six district champions were honored, with three outstanding students from Gbara Community Secondary School, Jakande, emerging as the top performers in the state. The event celebrated the integration of technology in education and highlighted the strides being made in enhancing mathematical proficiency among Lagos State students.
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