Maths Equipment Wanted!

VSO and the Ethiopian authorities policy is to use locally available resources wherever possible. One of my colleagues Mulageta, spends his days in his workshop producing teaching aids from locally available resources. However, there are limits. Last year, science teachers asked for some basic materials - a charity came up with the funds to provide a science box for each school.

Following on from the training workshop on Tuesday, the maths lecturer has asked for some basic geometry materials for schools - they rarely even have rulers. I would like to try and raise funds for a maths box per class - two per school - one for the infants and lower primary and one for the upper school. Any maths specialist with a bit of time on their hands might come up with a suggested content and a costing.

For the moment, post any suggestions as comments to this blog. Watch this space for practical steps....