Seven Mathematical Stories

By Anil Kumar Patnaik

This unique book titled Seven Mathematical Stories contains engaging and imaginative stories  . Each story is rooted in mathematical concepts but presented in a narrative style that brings joy, curiosity, and insight into learning.

What if numbers could tell stories?

Seven Mathematical Stories is a delightful collection of tales that blend the logic of mathematics with the art of storytelling. Authored by award-winning educator Anil Kumar Patnaik, this book brings numbers, patterns, and logic alive through narrative imagination, classroom experiences, and real-world applications.

Through the eyes of Abhas, the author’s curious and inventive alter ego, readers meet students and teachers exploring magical tricks, mathematical secrets, and problem-solving adventures. Whether it’s decoding calendar dates, guessing minds with probability, or solving puzzles with elegant logic, these stories demonstrate that math can be both fun and fascinating.

Perfect for students, teachers, parents, and anyone who wants to fall in love with math all over again, this book is a refreshing reminder that learning doesn’t have to be boring—and that mathematics, when taught with passion and imagination, can spark creativity like no other subject.

📖 Stories Included in the Book:

1. Crunching Numbers with Vikram and Betaal
   – Mental math trick involving five-digit and seven-digit additions.

2. It’s Magic
   – A math-based number trick that seems like magic but is grounded in logic.

3. Math Teacher or Mathemagician?
   – Using a cleverly designed food menu to teach binary and positional value logic.

4. Give Me a Date
   – A brilliant trick to calculate the day of the week for any date in history.

5. Who’s That Personality?
   – A logic-based project where students identify famous personalities using quadrant clues.

6. Abhas and the ‘Factor’ Story
   – A puzzle involving the ages of three children using multiplication and sum clues.

7. The Journey of an Educator
   – A touching story about a teacher’s journey and his passion for innovative teaching

     Bonus Stories

1. Fairly Unfair
   – A humorous incident involving a student’s “creative” interpretation of a math question.

2. The Storyteller Teacher
   – A powerful reflection on the role of storytelling in teaching any subject.

🎯 Who Will Benefit from This Book?

🧑‍🏫 Teachers & Educators

• Learn how to use narrative techniques to explain abstract mathematical ideas.

• Discover creative ways to engage students in classrooms.

• Perfect for professional development and teacher training.

📚 Students (Middle School to High School)

• Get rid of math phobia through fun, story-based learning.

• Improve problem-solving, logic, and critical thinking skills.

• See math as relatable, interesting, and enjoyable.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parents

• Use the stories to introduce children to math in a fun and non-intimidating way.

• Encourage at-home learning through storytelling and discussion.

🎓 Education Researchers & Curriculum Designers

• See examples of integrating literature into STEM education.

• Explore possibilities of blending creativity and content mastery.

💡 Summary:

Seven Mathematical Stories is a pioneering fusion of math and narrative that will benefit anyone involved in education—whether you’re a teacher, student, parent, or simply someone curious about the beauty of numbers. It’s not a textbook—it’s a storybook for the mathematical mind.