This document discusses mathematics laboratories, which provide a collection of games, puzzles, and teaching aids to help students explore, learn, discover, and develop mathematical concepts. Mathematics laboratories were introduced in 1994 for primary, secondary, and higher secondary levels. The document outlines rules for preparing the lab, such as including concrete materials and ensuring enough space, and lists common equipment for different grade levels, like geometry boxes, flash cards, and measuring tapes. It describes the functions of the lab as permitting abstract learning, discovering principles, arousing interest, and allowing students to learn by doing. The goal is to remove weaknesses, generate interest in math, and develop thinking and problem-solving skills through hands-on activities.

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