TNTEU FIRST YEAR, PEDAGOGY OF MATHEMATICS

1. I YEAR B.ED – 7(A)
PEDAGOGY OF MATHEMATICS
UNIT IV
Methods of Teaching
Mathematics
MATHEMATICS LABORATORY
SUVETHA G V
PEDAGOGY OF MATHEMATICS
GROUP 2

2. MATHEMATICS LABORATORY

3. A mathematics
laboratory is a place
where we find a
collection of games,
puzzles, teaching aids
and other learning
materials.
 To explore
 To learn
 To discover
 TO develop
Introducted in the Year :
1994

4. For Primary, Secondary, Higher Secondary level

5. Rules to prepare the mathematics
laboratory
 Irrelevant posters,
clutter, unnecessary
books.
 Paraphernalia -
posters, TV screens
or unrelated
textbooks.
 Concrete materials,
charts, pictures and
photographs.
 Enough chairs and
tables.
 Clear the whiteboard
and tidy the desks.

6. EQUIPMENT NEEDED IN THE MATHS LAB

7. Maths lab – Demonstrative Place
SENIORS
 Circle Fraction Disk
 Set of Cups
 Mensuration Kit
 Charts
 Optical Square
 Projector
 Standard Time Indicator
 Magnetic Graph
Etc…,,,,…,,,,…,,,,
JUNIORS
 Geometry Box
 Graph Roll
 Flash Cards
 Fraction – Circle, Square,
Triangle
 Dice
 Dummy Currency
 Geometrical Shapes
 Measuring Tap
Etc…,,,,..,,,,..,,,,
This will vary according to the age.
Checking the Tools.
Store the equipment in the storage area.
Provide enough equipments.

8. Functions
&
Objectives
Functions:
 Permitting students to learn
abstract
 Discovering principles and
relationships
 Arousing interest and motivating
learning
 Attitudes
 Varying instructions
 Ability to solve creative problems
 “Mathematics in the making”
Objectives:
Learning by doing
Removing the weakness
To generate interest in the subject
Apply concepts to new situation; develop thinking and skills
Estimating the errors and practice collaborative problem solving

9. A Strategy for teaching
in a mathematics
laboratory atmosphere that
would transform the
position of the teacher
from being active speaker.
The Conceptual
understanding will better
enables students to handle
logical and complex
information.
EDUCATONAL IMPLICATIONS