EFFECTIVE MATHS TEACHING & LEARNINGBYMRS. UZMA AUSAMADAMHS BEACHVIEW
HISTORY OF ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS
HISTORY OF ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS
• HISTORY OF ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICSPart of education system in most ancient civilization
(Greek, Roman ,Vedic , Egyption) .• First maths text book written in English& French by
Robert Recorde in 1540.• In 18th &19th century industrial revolution led to learning
simple arithmetic.• By 20th century mathematics was part of the core
curriculum in all developed countries.
A DYNAMIC CLASSROOM
Every maths teacher should posses these characterstics:
1.Enthusiastic2.Positive attitude3.Fairness4.Preparedness5.Personal touch6.Sense of humour
CORRECT APPROACH TO IMPROVE RESULTS
Systematic & Explicit instructions.
Self instruction. Peer tutoring. Visual representation. DELIVERY
INSTRUCTIONALCOMPONENTS
PROVIDEFEED BACK
FREQUENTSTUDENT
RESPONSES
MONITORRESPONSES
4 HABITS–To keep on right track Habit1:Let maths teaching make sense. Habit 2: Remember the Goals. Habit 3 :Know your tools. Habit 4 :Living & Loving Maths.
CONCLUSION
• Remember that the Book or Curriculum is just a tool to achieve the goals----not a Goal in itself.Don’t ever be a slave to any MATH book !