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A PROPOSAL FOR THE DEPLOYMENT OF STUDY LAB-MA
FIRST E-FRAMEWORK FOR RICH FEEDBACK BASED PRACTICE IN MATHEMATICS

Table of Contents
Cover page - -

Executive Summary - -

The Case-

The initiative & the Product -

Screen Shots - -

Channels-

Financials -

Project Plan - -

About Us -

Executive summary
Study Lab is a product designed with a specific purpose to enable students hone their
mathematics and science knowledge by providing a framework for thousands of curated practice
tasks with rich video based feedback.
This framework, which stands on the principle that practice makes perfect has been thoroughly
researched and reviewed by technologists and educationists. It is indeed is a pioneering effort for
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the design of an effective learning companion that combines technology and education. As the
product is based on technology, a lot of thought has gone into the design with a view to easy
deployment, use and sustainability of requisite ICT infrastructure. Furthermore, we are confident
that the over-the-top value this product is providing will certainly encourage and promote the
adoption and use of ICT at the secondary school level- a movement, which is absolutely critical
for any educational environment seeking to produce astute scholars.
Dream World is companies with high innovative capital in the educational technology and
research information management space. We have innovate this product and its attendant
services to work with various stakeholders in government and private sector with the goal of
improving students knowledge of Mathematics and science to very high levels of competence.
1.0 The case for enhanced Mathematics performance
Annually, a host of international educational measurement organizations try to rank countries in
the world based on their students Maths and science competence. China has taken first position
in the last few years. Nigeria isnt even on the list. Of note is the fact that of all subjects a typical
secondary school student undertakes, the ones that form the basis for international ranking are
Maths, science and reading. The data we do have, though, that provides information on math
competence among O level students, come from the recent results WAEC and NECO have
released and they indicate that Maths skills have been on the decline. Education had always
meant to be a means to produce people who live on the cutting edge; people who are at the
forefront of innovation and never to produce people who sit tight in the spectators box.
1.1 Mathematics
Mathematics as we know is the basis for all science and technology. Mathematics has been
described as the physical world (nature) reduced to numbers. No wonder therefore, the ministry
of education has made Maths compulsory in secondary school and a credit in Mathematics, as a
pre-requisite for gaining a University Admission.
1.2 Science
Furthermore, according to research, good science skills have been linked to good technical
innovative skills and individuals with technical innovative skills have a positive impact on
productivity. When innovators reach a critical mass, it has a visible impact on the productivity of
a nation, India and China being cases in point.
Principles of Mathematics and Science have been around and taught for centuries but individuals
cannot make innovative use of them unless the knowledge becomes deeply ingrained. We would
argue therefore that unless a student gets to interact with Maths and Science in an environment
that challenges and tasks their knowledge but always provides feedback on their efforts, the
foundational knowledge and skills needed to engage higher education may not be fully formed.
2.0The Dream World/Insight Africa and the Study Lab product
2.1 The initiative

Learning is meant to be meaningful, memorable and motivational. It is only when these three
elements come together that learning can produce its intended outcome change in behaviour.
Over the years however, the teaching function has been beset by so many factors, some being
inadequate learning resources and unskilled /untrained teachers among others. Regardless of
these facts, the training and learning function must continue, and not just continue but maintain a
high standard so that we can ensure progress, peace and prosperity for coming generations.
In continuation of the above thoughts, one of the essential methods for science learning is the
need to interact and practice again and again with problems, and their solutions and alternative
solutions. While, improved funding and teacher (re)training can solve the problems of poor
classroom resources and poor teaching skills, to successfully expose students to myriads of
dynamic problems that they have to interact with to hone their skills is best deployed as an
eLearning framework
It is with this mindset that we decided to harness existing theories in pedagogy and innovated a
framework that uses practice problems, to improve students competence. This design follows
the problem-based learning method for teaching and students therefore, have profound learning
experiences by practicing with rich feedback.
This framework also improves student to student, student to teacher, teacher to teacher, student to
resource, teacher to resource, and community to resource interactivity thereby creating a truly
dynamic, blended learning environment. We do not believe that technology should replace
classroom learning as some other pundits posit but that technology should assist classroom
teachers to improve all-round teaching and learning.
2.2 The Product
Study Lab (Math 1.0) is software that packages over 2,500 practice problems in Mathematics for
SS1, SS2 and SS3 students. Each question has its own video based feedback, which the user can
watch after attempting a typical question. Users will use the embedded videos and handwritten
solutions to correct themselves and fill their knowledge gaps in the process.
Teachers who have provided the recorded solutions are experienced teachers and examiners.
Furthermore, Professor P.N Lassa a leading Maths educationist in Nigeria sits on our board and
provides consulting services to ensure that the products are pedagogically sound. An experienced
instructional designer has worked with the teachers to produce the learning assets.
This pioneering version of Study Lab Math (V1.0) was produced for exam preparation classes.
Similarly, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English, Accounting and Economics (v1.0) are being
developed and each subject has a different pedagogical design, which suits its learning aims and
objectives.
Furthermore, we are developing algorithms to decipher to very minute details, learning gaps that
students may have and present reports to teachers and wards. All these features and updates will
come in rapid succession as we push our goal of getting Nigeria on the map of countries with the
most brilliant Math and science students. Study lab initiative has a feedback mechanism that
allows us to get feedback with respect to how the software is being used and how the videos are
understood. This helps us to continually improve the services we offer to users
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FEATURES
- Feedback video solutions which we call feeds are available for all 2,500 questions
- The application is portable and students can use it on multiple computers
-They can practice sections and improve their performance per section
-They can pause their timer and come back to continue later
Screenshots showing some features

Fig 1- here a student can choose to go into the tutorial mode or the practice mode

Fig-2 this figure shows a screen shot of a video solving an essay question in WASSCE
3.0 Channels
Study Lab can be delivered through any of two channels
1. Installed software for a networked computer lab
2. Portable USB flash drives
Study Lab can be delivered through this channel
1. Portable USB flash drives
3.1Channel 1
In this channel, the StudyLab software is packaged as a portable application in a USB flash
drive. One flash drive contains one subject and can be used on any computer without the need to
install. This is best for cases where students are more likely to have access to a computer outside
school premises.
4.0Financials
This section contains the cost structure for any of the channels our suits your needs best
Channel 1- Portable USB software
Item
Description
USB

StudyLab USB,8GB software

Website Web Hosting

Website Design

Quantity

Unit cost N

1,000 Above

5,000

500 - 999

5,500

50 - 499

6,000

10 - 49

6,500

1 -9

Neg

1 month

$1.99

Total N

20,000 Neg.

VAT 5%

Either of the products can be branded as follows:

.................................................................................................... STUDYLAB
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Or with any other brand you so wish

For further enquiries please call
Pius Gregory: +2347083338840
Phil Garus: +2348132397119
Ephraim Kude: +2348162014463
Ultimate Yasak: +2348069025004
www.dreamworld.space
http://dreamworld.space/3/post/2015/10/studylad-maths.html
5.0Project plan
Channel 1
Assumptions: lab is equipped with a server, computers, Windows XP or later, earphones and is
completely networked
Timeline
- One day to deploy, install and configure StudyLab per computer lab
- Two months to deploy to 100 labs
Channel 2
Timeline
- one week to produce, brand and supply USB 10,000 flash drives
- One month to produce, brand and supply USB 40,000 flash drives
OUR SERVICES INCLUDES:

E-learning, E-Library System, E-Commerce, E-Banking, E-Resource and Control Centre

Emails, FTP, Hosting Services, Web Hosting, Website Design & Website Management.
Network Installations, Server installations, configuration and maintenance
CCTV, V-sat sales and installations
Architectural Design, Structural Design, Civil Engineering, Bill of Quantity
Printing, Publishing, Publicity and Public Affair.
Networking : CISCO,CCNA,CCNP, MCITP,MCSE, Microsoft Essentials etc
Database: Oracle - 10g,11g,etc
JAVA, PHP, HTML, CMS, ASP, CSS, etc
Certificate and Diploma courses: Microsoft Word, Excel, Power point, Access, Desktop
publishers, Word press, etc
Graphics Design: Photoshop, Corel draw, dream weaver, 3D Max, etc
Training and support in ICT applications
Sales and branding of laptops and desktops computers
System Hardware and Maintenance

Interface Design, Web based application Design and Development, Web based
application Analysis, Construction & Integration, Web Based Management Tools

BENEFITS OF STUDY LABTM - MATH TO THE STATE

1. To improve and enhance excellent performance in mathematics among students in the
State (WAEC, SSCE, GCE, NECO, JAMB, UTME, NABTEB, Post UTME etc).
2. To root all Students in the State properly in Mathematics and all science related courses
in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria and abroad
3. To place Students in the state as the best performed in Mathematics during yearly
examination in WAEC, NECO, JAMB, Post UTME etc.
4. To project the State as an educationally developed State competitively among other States
in Nigeria.
5. To drive all students in the State with STUDY LAB_MATH e-learning packages and
ICT to fit in the Federal Government ICT programs
6. To train Mathematics Teachers, Instructors, and Students the benefit of STUDY
LAB-MATH e-learning packages as a tool to advancing broad knowledge of
mathematics both in School and personal learning
7. To develop Mathematics Teachers capability and competency in facilitating Students
excellent performances in all Science endeavours.
8. To globally set the State as an e learning centre.
9. To fit all students in the State for Jamb, WAEC, NECO Computer Based Test (CBT) as
directed by the Federal Ministry of Education.
10. To attract Universities, Polytechnics, Monotechnics, Colleges of Education and other
level of tertiary institution to the State as a centre for e learning research.
11. To equip all students and teachers with the use of Computer especially those in the rural
communities of the State.
12. To drive e-learning and ICT as a huge source of internally generated revenue (IGR) for
the State Government
FEATURES OF STUDYLAB
STUDYLAB Solved past questions in JAMB, WAEC, NECO& Olympiad for the last
11year (2004-2015)
STUDYLAB reviewed past questions in JAMB, WAEC, NECO& Olympiad for the last
11years (2004-2015)
STUDYLAB comes in text format, Audio format, and video format
STUDYLAB contained in 8GB MODEM for an offline use
STUDYLAB create a platform for Computer Based test (CBT)
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 It Clearly analysis over 45 topics in Mathematics and some Topics in Further

Mathematics from SS1 to SS3
STUDYLAB contains over 2,500 videos step by step solutions
STUDYLAB work basically on National Education Council (NEC)Curriculum
STUDYLAB was keenly supervised by Prof. P.N Lassa ( A renown Mathematician and
an Educationist who developed NERDC National Education Research Development
Council Curriculum)
STUDYLAB cannot be corrupted by virus, malwares or spywares
It is durable and can be used as long as possible except when it get damaged forcefully
The software security is copyrighted to avoid piracy and cannot be cloned without
permission from the Company

The Team
Prof P.N.Lassa (STUDYLAB Project Supervisor and Lead Researcher): Prof Lassa is a
professor of mathematics education. He was the pioneering executive secretary of the National
Board for Colleges of Education, A former DVC Administration of University of Jos, and former
Dean Faculty of Education University of Jos. He is the author of several books on advanced
Mathematics for Students and methods of Mathematics Education for Teachers. He also serves
on the Board of the National Education Research and Development Commission (NERDC) and
on the Board of the National Mathematical Centre (NMC)
Prof T.M Nmadu (Chair board of Directors): Prof T.M Nmadu is a professor of Business
Administration, University of Jos. She was the immediate paste Director of the Centre for
Entrepreneurship Studies, University of Jos and currently the Deputy Vice Chancellor
Administration
Obi Brown: Obi brings to the table several years of consulting in eLearning, Instructional
design, project management and strategy. He has consulted for the Partnership for Higher
Education in Africa (PHEA), the University of Jos, and the Jos Carnegie Partnership (JCPC) He
serves as the CEO for Insight Africa
Yinka Oyerinde: Yinka is a trained specialist in Management Information Systems. He is the
product manager for Research Centre and Conference Point services at Insight Africa
Toyin Adelakun: Toyin is a software engineer trained in the University of Ibadan and the
University of Bradford. She is in charge of quality control
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Benjamin Ben: Benjamin holds a first degree and an M. Sc in computer Science. A gifted
programmer and hardware engineer, Ben oversees the software development efforts of Insight
Africa
Kudehinbu Oluwaponle: Ponle is an experienced web application developer with several years
of experience working with clients ranging from the University of Jos to the Federal Medical
Centre, Gombe. He is Insight Africas chief web manage
AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Strategy and policy formation

Instructional design and content development
Software and hardware training simulations
Learning management systems
Multimedia development
e - Testing services
Educational content for Interactive White Boards

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