Students in public schools across Lagos State have been recognized and rewarded for their exceptional use of the Darsel App, a technology-based platform that simplifies the learning of mathematics. The awards ceremony, held at the Education Resource Centre, in Ojodu, Lagos, celebrated students from the Junior Secondary School (JSS3) category who excelled in using the app to solve math problems.
The Darsel App offers a unique solution for both teachers and students, making mathematics a subject often perceived as difficult, more accessible and easier to learn.
Mrs. Wunmi Tolu-Alalade, the lead consultant for Darsel App and the implementation partner in Nigeria, highlighted the app’s impact over the past 15 months.
Over 100,000 students from 100 schools across the state’s six educational districts have used the platform, collectively solving approximately five million math problems in the 2023/2024 academic year.
“This state award ceremony is to appreciate and recognize the students who have utilized the Darsel learning platform, answering thousands of math questions correctly,” Tolu-Alalade stated.
She emphasized the importance of technology, particularly artificial intelligence, in enhancing students’ learning experiences.
“With technology development, especially in artificial intelligence, we need tools that students can practice with. Mathematics, being a unique subject, requires continuous support, and the Darsel App provides teachers with real-time feedback to help address students’ weak points.”
Tolu-Alalade also announced plans to expand the app’s curriculum to include all junior categories in Lagos State, from JSS1 to JSS3, in the upcoming academic session. She called for more partnerships to further enhance the learning of mathematics in the state.
Mr. Abolaji Abayomi, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, stressed the importance of the event in adding value to teaching and learning, particularly in subjects like mathematics.
Darsel’s CEO, Mr. Abdulhamid Haidar, said education technology is the future. He thanked the Lagos State
government for the opportunity to integrate technology into teaching and promised to address challenges faced during the app’s implementation, such as the availability of Android phones in boarding schools and parents’ lack of knowledge about the platform.
