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@article{193864,
        author = {Madhu B and V S Prasad},
        title = {Addressing the Challenges in 21st-Century Mathematics Teaching},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {10},
        pages = {4055-4062},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=193864},
        abstract = {In the 21st century, mathematics educators confront significant challenges that must be addressed with care. The prevailing approach to teaching mathematics often presents the subject as a disjointed collection of facts, procedures, and theorems. Consequently, students frequently view mathematics as a collection of memorizable formulas and techniques that have to be memorized at the time of examination and forgotten after it, rather than a meaningful discipline. Changing this misconception is a pressing concern for mathematics educators. This paper examines the primary challenges faced by mathematics teachers and proposes effective strategies for overcoming them. By shedding light on these issues and offering practical solutions, this paper aims to foster a more engaging and meaningful mathematics learning experience.},
        keywords = {Meaningful Mathematics, ICT, GeoGebra, NEP 2020, Ganita Prakash},
        month = {March},
        }