Writing text book

(It’s a new and very good experience to me)

 In September 2011 I formed a small group with some of the members of Baba lab for writing some sample chapters of elementary mathematics textbook for Bangladesh according to Baba sensei’s instruction. Before that I had to select grade and chapters. I selected 4 chapters from grade-ii that were Place value, Multiplication, Division and Geometry. After that I selected writer of each chapter according to their interest such as Ishi san was for multiplication, Arai san was for geometry, NKhata san was for division and me (Khan) was for place value. Actually that time I had no any experience about what I would have to do for writing chapters. I can remember that with the guidance of Baba sensei I prepared a tentative plan for writing the chapters and shared it with all of the members. I also collected English version existing Bangladeshi grade-ii mathematics textbook (that time), teaching package, mathematics curriculum and provided to the members. After that we started writing our chapters. But it was really an exciting experience to me for much reason. During the time of writing the chapter and leading the group I have learnt many things such as what important issues have to consider for writing, how to use computer for writing and drawing etc.

  

　We (4 members) conducted meeting many times with Baba sensei for discussion about our progress and getting feedback according to the tentative plan. We also shared with Professor Nino Miah and JICA experts Koji Takahashi San for finalize our chapters. It was really a very good experience for me and I think other members also.

Again In January 2012 I formed a big group with maximum of the members of Baba’s lab for writing grade-I mathematics textbook. Before that I prepared a list of topics for grade-I textbook considering international aspect and finalized the list discussed with Baba sensei. After that I selected one chapter for each member according to their interest. In favor of writing the textbook I provide necessary supplementary materials to every member. That time I also prepared a tentative plan for writing textbook and shared it to every related person. Besides these I developed a format of writing textbook with consulting some of the members and sensei. I provided this format to every member and requested them to follow the format to maintain uniformity in all chapters. I think that was another important issue for writing textbook.

　According to our tentative plan we finished our first draft of writing and conducted a meeting with sensei and received feedback. Maximum members already finished their second draft of writing according to the Baba sensei’s feedback. I already sent 5 chapters to Bangladesh for piloting according to Baba sensei’s instruction. I hope with in very short time we can finish our writing. In future I think this experience will be very helpful for me to provide good contribution in future elementary textbook of Bangladesh.