Education software nominated for int'l award

MANILA, Philippines (Xinhua) - An interactive software meant to improve math scores for Filipino students was nominated for a prestigious international award for innovations in information communications technology.

The Philippine-made mathematics courseware for tablet users is nominated to this year's Information Society Innovation Fund (ISIF) Asia Awards, according to a statement issued Tuesday by the Philippine science department.

 Science Education Institute Director Filma G. Brawner welcomed the nomination saying this is "a good recognition to our collective effort in embracing innovation as we seek to improve science and math education in the country."

"This will only fuel us to continue launching programs and projects that will advance our youth in science and technology," Brawner said in a statement.

The math courseware was developed by the teachers, graphic designers and programmers from the Science Education Institute and the Advanced Science and Technology Institute. The courseware is composed of ten math lessons for primary students.

These lessons include classifying and comparing objects, instruction on addition and subtraction, measurement and fractions.

The science department said the courseware can improve mathematics education by providing a fun way of learning math through efficient and affordable innovations in information communications technology.