The Need for Resilience in the Primary Mathematics Classroom:: Insights from NEP 2020 and NCF-FS 2022

Abstract

In today’s ever-changing educational landscape, the importance of nurturing non-cognitive skills, particularly resilience in students, has emerged as a pressing concern. Beyond arithmetic and geometry, the primary mathematics classroom has the potential to be a cradle for vital life skills. The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for the Foundational Stage (NCF-FS) 2022 have intensified the discussion on embedding resilience skills within students, particularly in the mathematics classroom. This article, framed against the backdrop of these foundational documents, underscores the significance of resilience in primary mathematics education. It emphasises the need to shift focus from mere correctness to the logic and process underlying answers, charting a path for educators to nurture both mathematical proficiency and resilience in young learners.