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A Bengaluru-based institution recognised by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) has unveiled a new technology-enabled platform called Dhatu to transform mathematics education for high school students. Developed by Prayoga Institute, the initiative aims to reduce math anxiety by making the subject more accessible and engaging.
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Targeted at students in grades 9 to 12 and aligned with the NCERT curriculum, Dhatu introduces a novel learning approach that emphasises conceptual clarity over rote problem-solving. The platform utilises the Root Question Method, originally created to help university students in computer science grasp complex algorithms. This method guides learners through a structured sequence of questions that foster logical thinking and deeper understanding.
Prayoga collaborated with renowned computer scientist and Turing Award recipient Prof Jeffrey Ullman from Stanford University to create comprehensive learning modules for the platform. Unlike traditional systems that focus solely on right or wrong answers, Dhatu incorporates hints and explanations, encouraging students to explore the reasoning behind solutions.
The platform also offers a customisable assessment system, allowing students and teachers to choose from a wide range of difficulty levels and questions curated by Prayoga’s mathematics team. Currently in the pilot phase, Dhatu will be rolled out fully by 2027, with a special focus on reaching under-resourced schools and communities.
The programme was formally launched on May 12 by Abhay Karandikar, Secretary, Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, alongside prominent academicians and industry leaders.
