CASIO Middle East and Africa FZE, the regional subsidiary of CASIO Computer Co. Ltd, a leading education technology company, has received a special recognition at the Lagos State Educational Conference 2023 for its outstanding contribution to the development of education in Lagos State.
The recognition followed CASIO’s successful implementation of the CASIO Model School Project, a groundbreaking study, in collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Education, which featured six secondary schools and two distinct groups of students – an experimental and control group.
The findings from the Model School Project underscored the crucial role of scientific calculators in Mathematics education and demonstrated that by incorporating these tools into Mathematics lessons, students experience a reduction in computational errors and an increase in conceptual understanding, ultimately leading to improved procedural fluency in Mathematics.
Speaking on the Lagos State Ministry of Education’s collaboration with CASIO, the immediate past Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo, said: “The partnership has been fruitful for us because our WAEC results went up almost three times over the period we are talking about.
More students are passing Mathematics, and we attribute some of that to the quality of training the teachers received because it’s not just training on the use of calculators but training on making the classroom an engaging environment.”
CASIO also received plaudits for the establishment of the CASIO Lab, a cutting-edge Mathematics and Science Training Centre, fully equipped with cameras, projectors, calculators, tablets and computers. CASIO Lab serves as a training centre for teachers as well as a resource centre for the Ministry of Education to create live video sessions on different subjects for subsequent broadcasting to teachers and students.
To date, over 2000 teachers have been trained in the CASIO Lab. The interactive sessions and workshops provided valuable insights into incorporating scientific calculators into Mathematics lessons, leading to improved student performance and a deeper conceptual understanding of the subject
“CASIO’s groundbreaking initiatives stem from the company’s core philosophy of fostering creativity, curiosity and positive societal impact,” said CASIO Managing Director, Takashi Seimiya.
“These comprehensive programmes not only equip teachers across Nigeria with the necessary skills to effectively integrate CASIO technology into their classroom instruction but also make learning easier and enjoyable for their students.” Seimiya added that CASIO remains committed to nurturing academic excellence and empowering students to unlock their full potential.
“The next step is to train more teachers on inquiry-based learning with the usage of CASIO scientific calculators in six districts in Lagos. It is imperative that students have access to authentic CASIO calculators, which not only provide accurate and reliable results but also foster trust between teachers and students. Through our continued collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Education, CASIO aims to inspire a generation of young, confident problem solvers in Nigeria, equipped with the necessary skills to thrive and succeed on a global scale,” Seimiya said.
