Techniques of Teaching Mathematics

1. Techniques of Teaching
Mathematics
Submitted by,
P.Narmadha Priya,
19UED011.

2. The techniques are...
I. Oral work
II. Home work
III.Group work

3. Oral work:
Oral work is a work which is done ORALLY without the
help of WRITTEN WORK and RECORD.
It can be defined as MENTAL WORK where in a problem
is solved ORALLY or MENTALLY without the use of pen
and paper.
As a matter of fact, much of mathematical work has to
be done mentally and may tables have to be learnt by
heart.
It precedes written work.
In all respects, ORAL WORK is the backbone not only
OF WRITTEN WORK but also of overall performance in
the subject.

4. Functions:
With the help of oral work, some times can
possibly be saved.
It removes shyness of students through oral
expression.
It encourages healthy competition.
It build strong foundation for later written work.
It is an easy way of testing previous knowledge.
It is an effective means of maintaining discipline.

5. Advantages:
It is the backbone of not only written work but
also overall works in the Mathematics.
It develops mental alertness, quick thinking, quick
hearing and the readiness of mind.
It may be effective in the initial stages.
It helps in diagnosing the difficulties and doubts of
students.

6. Disadvantages:
In oral work learned material cannot be retained
for a long time.
All problems cannot be solved verbally.
It develops a habit of self study in children.

7. Group work:
 It is one of the most important techniques of
teaching mathematics.
In this technique, large class or group is divided
into a smaller group according to the abilities and
interests of the students.
Thus, the group becomes smaller and so greater
attention can be paid to be individual students.

8. Importance:
The group UST be in accordance to the level of
intelligence and achievement of students. Hence
group should be homogeneous.
In this technique of teaching complex task break into
parts and steps.
Group work helps to improve understanding through
discussion and explanation.
It makes competitive cooperation amongst group
member.
A mathematics teacher may employ this technique
for collection of some mathematical data.

9. Disadvantages:
While working in a group, there is no place for
individual or independent thinking.
In group work decision making takes time.
In group to avoid work, it is very easy for the
person to avoid work and leave it to others to
complete.

10. Homework:
Homework means creating a study environment for
the children at home.
 Every maths teacher assigns home work.
It is assumed that classroom times only for
teaching and not for practice.
Often the unsupervised home work develops
undesirable study habits.
Any home work assigned to pupils should be
corrected and kept as a cummulative record in
notebooks rather than on loose sheets of paper.

11. Advantages:
It supplements the classroom teaching.
It utilizes the leisure time of the child, otherwise,
the child will waste it in gossiping and playing.
It develops a habit of regularity and hard working.
It brings a closer relationship between the parents
and the school.
It develops a habit of self study in children.

12. Disadvantages:
Some students develop tensions because of home
work.
It does not provide suitable conditions for work.

13. Reference:
https://gradeup.co > Techniques...
https://www.slideshare.net