1. Say you want to teach addition of two fractions ¼ + ¼ , which is a new knowledge to year 4 pupils, you may start by relating it to their experience or understanding of ¼ by means of paper cutting. In this way, pupils will find it easier to understand. 2. For example when you teach percentage, if you use the examples of apples or oranges to rural pupils, the pupils may have greater difficulties in understanding the concept because he seldom comes across these things in his environment. But if you use durians or coconuts, he will find more meaningful and interesting.
1. Say pupils in year 3, are exposed to the concept of fraction for the first time. We may make use of their basic knowledge in paper folding or paper cutting into equal parts. How to fold or cut paper of different shapes into 2, 3 or 4 equal parts.
Learning skills: creative & critical thinking, evaluation & assessment, information communication technology etc.
1. Say when we teach ratio, try to relate to situations where pupils can apply the skills they have learned in future, whether in their future studies or in managing their daily business in future.
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