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Marks Are Just Numbers is the book every student, teacher, and parent has been waiting for (but probably didn’t know they needed). If you’ve ever been told to memorize the entire textbook by heart or been forced to believe that grades define your worth—this one’s for you.
Nafeez Ahamed takes a sarcastic, no-holds-barred approach to the Indian education system, from the obsession with marks to the complete disregard for actual learning. In this brutally honest (and often hilarious) journey, you’ll discover how parents, teachers, and coaching centers have turned education into a competitive sport—one where the real winners are burnout and anxiety.
But don’t worry, this isn’t just a rant. It’s a reality check, with a twist of humor. Nafeez challenges the outdated norms and offers fresh, practical insights on how we can finally teach kids to think critically, solve problems, and—gasp—actually enjoy learning.
Whether you’re a student drowning in homework, a teacher stuck in the system, or a parent just trying to keep it all together, this book will make you laugh, think, and most importantly—question everything. Because in the end, the numbers on that report card don’t define success. Real learning does.
Time to toss those textbooks aside and embrace education that actually matters. Are you ready to unlearn what you thought you knew?
Nafeez Ahamed
Nafeez Ahamed is an educator, trainer, and passionate parent with over a decade of experience transforming classrooms and shaping learning experiences. With a deep commitment to improving the education system, he has worked with over 350 schools across South India, training teachers and implementing academic programs that address both the challenges and opportunities within the education system.
As a parent of a 6-year-old navigating the complexities of modern schooling, Nafeez brings a unique perspective to his work, blending his professional experience with his personal journey. This combination fuels his passion for meaningful education, which he explores through humor, real-life insights, and practical solutions in his second book, Marks Are Just Numbers. This book challenges outdated educational norms and offers a fresh approach to creating learning environments that truly nurture children's growth.
Before Marks Are Just Numbers, Nafeez published his first book, a science fiction novel titled EvoVerse. Although the book didn’t achieve the level of success he had hoped for, the experience of working on EvoVerse proved invaluable. The lessons learned from its failure became a driving force behind Marks Are Just Numbers, helping Nafeez refine his writing and deepen his commitment to addressing the issues he has encountered throughout his career as an educator and parent.
In Marks Are Just Numbers, Nafeez combines his expertise in education with his personal experiences to offer a fresh critique of India's education system, with an emphasis on critical thinking, real-world skills, and the importance of nurturing curiosity. Through this book, he hopes to spark meaningful conversations and inspire both educators and parents to rethink how we approach learning and, ultimately, how we can better prepare our children for the challenges of tomorrow.
