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Seeing Mathematics Through Rational Eyes, Enriching Classrooms with the Light of Reading

March 24, 2026

In response to SHSID high school's "Reading for All" initiative, the high school math department adopted "Mathematics + Reading" as a key approach. Centered on the reading week theme of "Rational Eyes," they organized a series of vibrant activities that truly brought reading into everyday classrooms. These efforts provided every student with the opportunity to express their reflective thoughts on the subject, allowing them to witness a different facet of mathematics—where rationality meets humanity.


At noon on March 11, the Zhongxing Building reading room was transformed into a "Mathematics Reading Corner." As the midday bell softly rang, teachers and students gradually made their way in, voluntarily setting aside their electronic devices. They browsed and selected books from shelves filled with popular mathematics literature. Through the texts, students traced the development of mathematical ideas, experienced the allure of logical reasoning through case studies, and felt the passion of mathematicians exploring the unknown through stories. This brought warmth and narrative to what were once abstract symbols. After the reading session, teachers invited participants to jot down their fleeting insights, moments of inspiration, or favorite mathematical quotes on colorful bookmarks. These bookmarks, imbued with inspiration and reflection, were later displayed this week on a dedicated bulletin board wall, drawing more teachers and students to pause and appreciate them. This extended the joy of the noon reading session and transformed brief intellectual exchanges into a lasting culture of mathematics on campus.


Over the past two weeks, mathematics classes across all grades actively conducted reading-sharing sessions, extending the perspective of "Rational Eyes" into the fabric of daily teaching. Teachers recommended suitable reading materials tailored to their courses and encouraged every student to actively read and record their thoughts through a variety of engaging formats. In some classes, students exchanged views on bb discussion boards, sparking intellectual exchanges; in others, they collaborated on posters, illustrating the beauty of mathematics with images and text; while some classes gathered in sunlit classrooms, passionately reading aloud their favorite quotes. One student reflected, "History is not a line but a branch of probabilities." Students were not only navigating the vast ocean of mathematical knowledge but also re-examining the world through the unique lens of mathematics—recognizing it not merely as a subject, but as a way of understanding the world. Throughout this process, every student had their moment to speak in class, transforming the gains of reading from an individual experience into a collective one, and from silent contemplation into articulate expression.




The Reading Week helped mathematics transition from abstract to concrete, from formulas to stories, and from individual reflection to shared exploration. It not only broadened students' understanding of mathematics but also subtly nurtured habits of critical thinking and a love for reading. As one student wrote in a memorable quote: "Mathematics isn't some scary, complicated thing. It's really just our everyday common sense—but with a boost." Mathematics has warmth, and reading knows no bounds. When "Rational Eyes" illuminate the classroom, every thought deserves to be heard, and every expression can become a marker of growth.


(Written and Picture by High School Math Department　　Reviewed by Qian Zuo)