The Lagos State Government (LASG) has recognized CASIO Middle East and Africa FZE, the regional subsidiary of CASIO Computer Co. Ltd, with special recognition for its outstanding contribution to the development of education in the state.

The recognition which took place during the 2023 Lagos State Educational Conference follows CASIO’s successful implementation of the CASIO Model School Project, a groundbreaking study in collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Education.

The project featured six secondary schools and two distinct groups of students: an experimental and a control group.

According to the Lagos State Ministry of Education’s Commissioner, Folasade Adefisayo, the partnership with CASIO has been fruitful for the state because “our WAEC results went up almost three times over the period we are talking about”.

“More students are passing mathematics, and we attribute some of that to the quality of training the teachers received because it’s not just training on the use of calculators but training on making the classroom an engaging environment”, Adefisayo noted.

CASIO’s management says the company remains committed to nurturing academic excellence and empowering students to unlock their full potential.

The Managing Director of CASIO, Takashi Seimiya said CASIO’s groundbreaking initiatives stem from the company’s core philosophy of fostering creativity, curiosity, and positive societal impact.

“These comprehensive programs not only equip teachers across Nigeria with the necessary skills to effectively integrate CASIO technology into their classroom instruction but also make learning easier and enjoyable for their students.”

“The next step is to train more teachers on inquiry-based learning with the usage of CASIO scientific calculators in 6 districts in Lagos. It is imperative that students have access to authentic CASIO calculators, which not only provide accurate and reliable results but also foster trust between teachers and students.

“Through our continued collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Education, CASIO aims to inspire a generation of young, confident problem solvers in Nigeria, equipped with the necessary skills to thrive and succeed on a global scale,” Takashi Seimiya stated.

The findings from the Model School Project underscored the crucial role of scientific calculators in mathematics education and demonstrated that by incorporating these tools into mathematics lessons, students experience a reduction in computational errors and an increase in conceptual understanding, ultimately leading to improved procedural fluency in mathematics.

CASIO also received plaudits for the establishment of the CASIO Lab, a cutting-edge Mathematics and Science Training Centre, fully equipped with cameras, projectors, calculators, tablets, and computers. CASIO Lab serves as a training center for teachers as well as a resource center for the Ministry of Education to create live video sessions on different subjects for subsequent broadcasting to teachers and students.

To date, over 2,000 teachers have been trained in the CASIO Lab. The interactive sessions and workshops provided valuable insights into incorporating scientific calculators into math lessons, leading to improved student performance and a deeper conceptual understanding of mathematics.