RESOURCES OF
TEACHING MATHEMATICS
Introduction:
A fact that to
keep teaching interesting and make it effective we have to make use of certain
material aids. The use of these materials aids makes the teaching effective,
simple and interesting. The use of sensory aids in teaching of Mathematics is
of recent origin. The maths teacher we have been using text-books, writing
materials Geometric instruments and the black-board since long as in used the
equipment for mathematics classes. For many years resourceful teachers have
been using models, instruments, drawings and other devices for stimulating
interest and to facilitate learning of Mathematics. Since Mathematics is
considered as a dry subject so to create interest in learning mathematics has
been a constant problem for teacher. In mathematics teaching we require one or
the other aid at every step.
Place of Projected and
Non-Projected teaching aids in Mathematics:
There are so
many abstractions in Mathematics which can not be easily followed by the
students. To make such abstract or complex ideas less abstract, rather
concrete, teacher takes helps of various teaching aids. Thus teaching aids are
aids to imagination of pupils. The importance of teaching aids in teaching
mathematics in justifies on the following considerations.
i) They
help in clear understanding of the subject and clarifying the abstract ideas.
ii)
They appeal the senses of the pupils and so they
satisfy their innate tendencies and interests.
iii)
They stimulate pupil participation. They are based on
the maxim, “Learning by doing”.
iv)
They make the teaching-learning process interesting.
v)
They help in saving time and energy because it takes a
long time in clarifies an abstract idea verbally but the point can be made
clear at once by using some appropriate teaching aid.
vi)
The needs of individual students are met. Some pupils
learn by listening but a majority of them learn by doing.
vii)
They help in creating a lasting impression on
the mind of the learner. Things are well retained in the mind since the sensory
impression is more permanent.
Suggestion for effective use
of teaching Aids:
The teaching aids serve their
purpose best only when these are highly used.
Following suggestions be kept in
mind while making use of these aids
1.The aids should serve some useful
purpose. Aid should not be used just for the sake of using an aid. Rather it
should help in teaching a particular lesson. The teacher should be clear about
the purpose for which he is using the aids.
2.The aid should be selected according
to the general interest, abilities at the pupils.
3.The size of the aid should be
neither too large nor too small. It should be clearly visible to the student.
In mathematics, the diagrams, concepts, figures formulae etc. depicted through
the aids must be accurate. Accurate is very important.
4.Aid should be used only at the right
moment. If it is meant for introduction of the lesson it should be shown at the
proper time. Aid used at the wrong time may prove harmful.
5.If the number of aids is to be used,
then every aid must be used at the proper time and not in a haphazard manner.
The systematic display gives good results.
6.The aid should be kept before the students
as long as it serves some purpose. It should be removed when it has served its
purpose.
Various teaching aids in teaching
Mathematics:
(i)
Non Projected aids:-
a)
Real objects
b)
Models
c)
Charts
d)
Black-Board
e)
Flannel-Board
f)
Bulletin-Board.
(ii) Projected aids:-0
a) Magic
lanters
b) Filmstrip
c) Projector
d) Epidio
scope
e) Motion
pictures etc
(iii) Excursions etc
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