Copy of how to enhance the effectiveness of teaching learning mathematics
1. How to enhance the effectiveness of
teaching learning Mathematics?
Lovekesh Kumar
SGS DAV Cent. Pub. Schhol ,HMO
2. Each student builds on his or her
prior knowledge and experience,
and each student is unique.
Do you agree?
3. # 1 Communication
Communication between students and teachers play a key role in improving
learning. Clear cut instructions help students understand better.
Examples of miscommunication
● This is x- axis.
● Put this here.
● These two sides are equal.
● This angle is small.
● Write 2 upon 3x.
5. Tip 1- Use complete sentences while speaking.
● Horizontal line X’OX is the x- axis.
● Vertical line YOY’ is the y- axis.
6. Sentences like this angle is small, these two sides are equal creates confusion.
Example- while using isosceles triangle property of a triangle in solving
questions, statement used by the teacher-Two sides are equal so two angles
will be equal.
Correct statement is In an isosceles triangle angles opposite to equal
sides are equal.
Suggestion: Speak the names of angles, sides while dealing with
geometrical figures.
7. Example Write 3x plus 2 upon x plus 3
What do you think children will write in their
notebooks?
8. #2 Learning Geometry- Drawing of
figures
Teaching of Geometry involves drawing of geometrical figures and naming.
When we draw a triangle.Normally, it is drawn as
A right triangle is drawn as
9. Tip 2: Draw figures from different
orientations. Use different names.
11. Tip 3: Take different examples
Twice of 3 = 2x3
What is twice of 7/9?
12. #Dealing with word problems
Students often find difficulty in comprehending word problems.
13. Tip 4: Let students frame word
problems.
● Divide students in groups and let each group frame a question. Role of the
teacher would be to facilitate learning as per the desired goals.
14. #Working on mind
Children do every calculation by writing.
Examples- 8.9 x 100
Child writes the steps.
15. Tip 5: Promote mental calculations
● Prepare warm ups
● 1 minute quizzes
● You ask we will tell
16. # Pre notions
● This is a difficult topic.
● It has so many word problems.
17. Tip 6: Let students appreciate the
topic
● Start a lesson with an energiser.
● Connect with surrounding.
● Involve students in their learning.
19. Tip7: Let students do correction work.
● Find the error worksheets prove beneficial for rectifying errors.
20. #Dealing with different topics
● How many points are possible to draw at a distance of 3 units from the
origin ? Will you get any specific geometrical shape by doing this ?
When teacher asked such questions children often do mistake.
They consider only positive direction of x and y axis.
21. Tip 8: In depth clarity of new concepts
● Use blended strategies to explain different topics.