Colm O'Regan: The great stories I want to hear in maths class - like the Roy Keane of Indian mathematicians
Comedian Colm O'Regan discusses the importance of storytelling in mathematics education, using historical figures like Srinivasa Ramanujan and William Rowan Hamilton as examples. He argues that connecting math to human stories makes the subject more engaging for students.
Why it matters
The piece advocates for pedagogical reform in STEM education to improve student engagement and interest.
If you’re ever thinking, I’m actually a legend, the problem is no one else knows, then your hero should be Srinivasa Ramanujan, the Roy Keane of Indian mathematicians.
Colm O'Regan is a comedian, best-selling author, broadcaster and podcaster from Cork.
There’s a 21st birthday this week although it probably won’t get too messy. It’s the 21st Maths Week. And on my last Friday — this column is moving to Saturday soon — I’ve given ye homework off and telling stories.
About maths. Yes! There are great stories there that don’t get mentioned in double maths after lunch with the radiators up full blast and the sun already setting.
Do you ever have a thought and think, 'I must write that down or I’ll forget'? You might send yourself a text.
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