ONLINE ASSUGNMENT--MATHE MATICS LIBRARY

1. BMMII TRAINING COLLEGE, KOTTARAKARA
MATHEMATICS
ASSIGNMENT

2. TOPIC
MATHE MATICS
LIBRARY
Submitted to : Submitted by
Mrs. Princy Shareena.Y
Mathematics
Reg.No.18014350013
Submitted on
28.09.2015

3. INDEX
Sl. No. Content Page
Number
1 INTRODUCTION 1
2 CONTENT 2-7
3 CONCLUSION 8
4 REFERENCE 9

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INTRODUCTION
A good library is a treasure of knowledge for the teachers which gives
them knowledge of latest discoveries and inventions of their subject and make
them knowledgeable. It is also make them complete by familizing them with
new methods of classroom teaching. For the students library is a pilgrimage. It
makes their knowledge complete, systematic and useful. Mathematics library is
quite useful for properly developing good study habits in students. Library also
is quite useful to students for updating their knowledge and develop a taste for
the subject. To achieve maximum benefits the mathematics teacher shall have to
take pains by putting in more efforts.
Mathematics library is one of the important sources of acquiring vast and
varied mathematical knowledge and skills. It serves the purpose of inculcating
good reading and study habits which help in promoting self-study and
independent work among students. The students, at a young age should be
exposed to the joy of reading and should be equipped with adequate adequate
reference skills. However, with the advent of information technology and cyber
cafes, there is a growing decline in the reading of books. The different types of
books available in the mathematics library help the students in promoting
reading habits, especially reading of ancient books that give cultural insights.

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CONTENT
Need and Importance of Mathematics Library
Even though there is a general library with a separate section for
mathematics department in every institution is necessary to have a separate
library for mathematics for the following reasons.
 The teacher will find it easier, more convenient and effective to draw the
attention of the pupils towards certain books for a particular topic.
 Books will be readily available for reference or for borrowing without
any loss of time or interest.
 The mathematics teacher will remain in touch with the latest volumes and
literature
 It will be quite helpful in the activities of mathematics club and
mathematics project.
 Students will get better facilities of reading the books
 Students can improve their general knowledge by reading general books,
magazines newspapers, etc.

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Even though there is a general library with a separate section for
Mathematics Department in every institution, it is necessary to have a separate
library for mathematics for the following reasons.
1. A mathematics library provides immediate access to the necessary
mathematics books.
2. It facilitates timely use of the books and inculcates reference skills. As
the mathematics teacher is in charge of the mathematics library, the
students can seek the teacher’s help and guidance in locating and
selecting the relevant books.
3. It helps the mathematics teacher to get acquainted with the latest
developments as well as the ancient contributions of mathematics. Also
he can gain insights regarding instruction. To cite am example the famous
book Teaching of arithmetic in Tropical Primary schools published by the
UNESCO is a precious source of new insights for the mathematics
teacher at the primary level. If there is a Mathematics library the teacher
who runs it can find out and acquire such volumes to the library.
4. It provides the mathematics teacher with an important role in the
selection of relevant books for the mathematics library.
5. It promotes efficiency in the organisation of library services.
6. It provides a sense of separate identity to mathematics, and helps to
motivate the students to learn mathematics with genuine interest.
Library is the mirror of the school and holds a very important place in the
field of education, This is true of a mathematics library too.
i. Learning material in the form of books, journals, magazines can be the
preserved for future reading. Novel and interesting mathematical games,
puzzles, etc. are available in such publications.
ii. It develops the healthy hobby of reading during leisure time.
iii. Thirst of knowledge can be quenched by reading that urges interests.

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iv. Habit of self study and self education can ne developed.
v. It helps to supplement the knowledge learnt in the classroom. The teacher
can give specific assignments and suggest books for reference.
vi. Students can improve their general knowledge by reading general books,
magazine’s, newspaper, etc.
Functions of Mathematics Library
A mathematics library provides the extra information necessary for
mathematics, since a teacher of mathematics may not find time to go beyond the
prescribed textbooks.
Mathematics learning requires a lot of drill and practice, a particular set
of textbooks cannot serve this purpose. A mathematics library helps in drill and
practice as the students can refer a number of books other than the prescribed
textbooks.
The different types of problem-solving ability and adopting different
approaches to problem-solving, thus making them more open-minded and
independent.
Classroom teaching may leave many gaps and doubts unclarified. A good
library provides opportunities for filling up the gaps and removing the doubts
especially in higher classes.
It provides facilities for the gifted students to satisfy their curiosity and
thirst for mathematical knowledge.
It provides adequate materials and information necessary for completing
the assignments and homework.
It helps in developing reference skills necessary for higher education.

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Organization of Mathematics Library
In mathematics library there should be a good collection of useful books
in mathematics. The mathematics teacher should be responsible for making a
wise selection of books for the library. Books of ancient mathematicians, books
regarding the history of the development of mathematical knowledge, etc can be
stored. The library should attractive and should provide an atmosphere
conducive for reading. It can be decorated with visual aids and pictures of
mathematicians, charts and posters about their contributions, information on
historical development of certain mathematical concepts, theorems and so on.
The seating arrangement must be comfortable for the students to sit and read.
Above all, the books selected for a mathematics library should be relevant,
interesting and useful and should enthuse the students to read. While selecting
the books, the emphasis should not be merely on quantity, but also on quality.
The books and materials for a mathematics library can be collected and
categorised under the following heads and can be arranged in different cabins,
bureaus and almirahs.
i. Text Books : For any subject the text book is very important, There
should be provision of all the text books related to mathematics for each
class of the school according to prescribed syllabus.
ii. General books : Books giving general information related to the subject
matter e.g.book of general knowledge containing information of day to
day happening and discoveries.
iii. Reference Books : Books which are meant for further study. Tables of
constants, logarithms, Books containing mathematical terms in other
languages, mathematics dictionaries etc.

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iv. Inspirational Books: The books which inspires teaching and learning. For
example wonder of mathematics, puzzles in mathematics, tricks in
mathematics, magic of mathematics, fun in mathematics, etc.
v. Practical Books : Books which provide detailed information of
experiments. For example books containing particular utility of learnt
mathematical facts, figures and principles.
vi. Back Ground Books : It gives the information about the historical
development of notation system, various systems of weights and
measures. Historical development of different branches of mathematics,
biographies of the great mathematicians, etc.
vii. Popular Mathematics Books : Popular mathematics containing latest ideas
about the discoveries and inventions in the field of mathematics.
viii. Source Books : These should include books on methods and techniques
of teaching. These are reference books for teachers to acquaint them with
innovative methods and techniques of teaching mathematics.
ix. Mathematics Magazines and Journals : These are very important in a
mathematics library to develop among the students the thirst for
knowledge of mathematics.
Moreover, there should also be books with collection of puzzles and
games for the students. These activities may be basically a series of games,
puzzles and experiments. The corners of a library might be furnished with
several chairs and tables where the pupils can sit right down and read.

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Materials for Mathematics Library
Mathematics library should contain useful visual aid in teaching
mathematics. The educational pictures, charts, maps and posters about
mathematics be displayed on walls of library.
In mathematics library should a collection of useful books in
Mathematics. The Mathematics teacher should be responsible for making a wise
selection of books for the library. The books be kept in separate almirahas under
the following heads.
I. The prescribed Text Books of Mathematics for the different classes
NCERT publications and text books which deal with mathematics at
primary, secondary and higher secondary stages.
The SMSG (School Mathematics Study Group) series both student’s text
and commentaries (16+16=32 volumes)
School Mathematics Project (SMP series) of Oxford publication
Schaum’s series of mathematics

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II. Books on Teaching of Mathematics meant for teacher such books should
be of high standard published in India as well as in foreign countries.
III. Books of Recreational Activities :- There are very few good books of this
type published in India. Hence good books published in foreign countries
should be procured for this purpose.
Following books are suggested :
 Puzzle Mathematics by Gamow published by Macmillan & Company
 Amusement in Mathematics by Dudney published by Nelson & Company
 Mathematics Recreation by Ball & Coxeter published by Macmillan &
Company
 Mathematical Recreation by Maurice published by Dover publication,
New York.
 Riddles in Mathematics by Northop published by Nelson & Company.
 Ganit Manoranjan by Kotharia & Om Prakash published by NCERT
IV. Books on Biographics and History of Mathematics. A few of such books
are given here.
 History of mathematics by Boyer published by Jhon Wiley & Sons.
 Men of mathematics by Bell published by Simon & Co., New York.

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 Hindu Ganit Kalthas by Dult and Singh published by Govt. of
U.P.Lucknow.
 World of mathematics by Newman published by Simon & Co., New
York.
V. Books showing contribution of Mathematics to other fields.
A few books in this area are :
 Mathematical Advantages in Social Science by Davis published by
American Mathematical Magazine.
 Mathematics in Human affairs by Komer published by Prentice Hall.
 Mathematics for the millions by Lance lot published by Norton & Co.,
New York.

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VI. Mathematics Journals
 The Mathematics Teacher Journal SITU colony, Madras-28
 The Mathematics Education Journal, P.O.Siwan, Dist.Saran (Bihar)
 NCERT and SCERT mathematics periodicals and magazines.

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Suggestions for effective use of Library
A well-equipped library is useful only when it is properly used by the
teachers and the students. Suggestions given below will help in the proper use
of Mathematics library.
 There should be an in charge of library books. Even if there is librarian,
the mathematics teacher should be actively associated with the
functioning of mathematics section of the library.
 The Mathematics teacher should himself read library books only then he
can suggest books to the students.
 While teaching in the class, the Mathematics teacher should make
reference to related books or magazines in the library.
 The teacher should give some assignments or work based on certain
books in the library.
 The students should be involved in the maintenance and classification of
library room.
 There should be certain meeting of Mathematics club where the students
have to study library books for achieve participation.
 The Mathematics teacher should suggest Mathematics riddles and
recreations from library books.
 Library room should be made attractive by depicting pictures relating to
the history, progress and application of Mathematics and portraits of
eminent Mathematicians.
 There should be proper display of the new books on the bulletin board
along with brief comments.
 There should be some provision in the time table for library reading.
Teacher should see that every student, goes to the library and borrows
books regularly, from the library.
There should be some sort of test based on suggested books from the library.

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CONCLUSION
Mathematics Library should contain useful visual aids in teaching
Mathematics. The educational pictures charts, maps and posters about
Mathematics be displayed on walls of library. Students can improve their
general knowledge by reading general books, magazines, newspapers, etc.
While teaching in the class, the mathematics teacher should make reference to
related books or magazines in the library. The teacher should give some
assignments or work based on certain books in the library. The students should
be involved in the maintenance and classification of library room. The
mathematics teacher should suggest mathematical riddles and recreations from
library books. Library room should be made attractive by depicting pictures
relating to the history progress and application of Mathematics and portraits of
eminent Mathematicians.
The effective use of the library by the students can be ensured by allotting
a separate period in the time table for library work especially in higher classes.
The mathematics teacher should motive students to use the library time more
productively.

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5. www.mathematicslibrary.org.in