Value Education Trust

Reflecting on Amala's educational journey, her academic scores have impressively improved after 18 months of dedicated training. By the end of the third term in sixth grade, her results had significantly increased across all subjects: from 36% to 53% in Mathematics, 43% to 45% in General Science, 53% to 83% in Social Science, and a remarkable leap from 28% to 92% in English. This marks an overall improvement of 28%. Amala's class teacher has observed notable enhancements not only in her academic performance but also in her confident engagement with school extracurricular activities. Amala, in her own words, with her newfound enthusiasm for learning, says, "Mathematics now feels more intuitive, and my overall confidence has soared. The brain exercises from the Abacus classes have sharpened my focus, allowing me to solve problems visually without needing physical tools. Additionally, the character education sessions have reinforced my belief that with hard work, I can achieve anything—a principle I am eager to apply in all my endeavours." Amala’s mother also expresses her delight over Amala's progress: "Amala's initial performance in fifth grade was concerning, especially in Math, where she failed. However, since joining the project, there's been a tremendous improvement in her grades, and she's also become very active in school events, often taking on coordinating roles." The progress extends beyond Amala, touching all 30 children in our pilot program. Over 18 months, their scores have improved from 40% to 53% in Math, 34% to 50% in General Science, 45% to 63% in Social Science, and 45% to 60% in English, culminating in an overall enhancement of 16%. The Headmistress of St. Thomas GHS, Ernakulam, where we conduct our pilot program, applauds the initiative: "Value Education Trust's provision of free abacus classes has been transformative. It has not only boosted the children’s numerical abilities but has also significantly enhanced their character development. Previously disengaged students have become more attentive and focused across all subjects. They have also shown improved behaviour and social skills. The project's impact is particularly evident among our fifth and sixth graders."