Ghanaian Invents New Mathematics Device

Ghanaian born Isaac Anoom, based in the U.K. has stormed schools in the London metropolis with a new learning device which makes it easy to conquer the intricacies of mathematics and numeracy. For the 6 to 16 years olds, the device breaks the initial difficulties encountered by them, and clears the path for sustained interest in mathematics. The “Handy Calci”, inspired by ancient African counting method, consists of two cardboard numbered hands which encourages and allows young people and adults to calculate with ease their multiplication tables. Mr Anoom, a qualified and experienced teacher, affectionately known as “Mr Numbervator”, was recently honoured and presented with a British ‘Teacher of the Year Award’. His creation, “Mr Numbervator”, was invented nine years ago to teach the key skills and concept of mathematics to all people who feared the subject. He now works on behalf of the Department for Education and Skills in England and visits schools and colleges, presenting a range of activities highlighting mathematical skills. His fun approach goes down well in school assemblies with individual classes and year groups as well as teaching staff training. “Mr Numbervator” also features in his own television programme called ‘lucky numbers’. Mr. Anoom, continues to earn the commendation for his invention and method of teaching. In a recent letter of commendation, British Secretary of State for Education, David Blankett had this to say about his output: “You have been a real hit with children and teachers in your role as “Mr Numbervator”, encouraging hundreds of children in maths, in a fun and challenging way”. During a courtesy call on Mr Isaac Osei, Ghana’s High Commissioner in the UK, Mr Anoom said he would be interested in paying a visit to Ghana to help rekindle interest in the study of maths in the schools and communities. “I will like my fellow compatriots also to benefit from my teaching method and invention, thus laying a sound foundation for the upbringing of a new cream of mathematicians for the country”. High Commissioner Osei praised him for his efforts and added that he was encouraged by his determination to help his compatriots back home in the study of mathematics.

Schools, communities and parents interested in booking Mr Isaac Anoom should contact him on Email: mr_numbervator@hotmail.com.