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1. SSLLOOWW LLEEAARRNNEERR OORR
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((IIQQ 7700--8855))

2. “The Backward Child is one who
is unable to do the work of
the cases where there
educational attainments are
lower than what they are
capable of.”
- Berton Hart

3. Characteristics of
Backward Children
• Mental age is smaller than chronological age.
• Low educational attainment than what he is
capable of.
• Unable to do the work of the class next
below.
• Cannot keep pace with the class even in one
subject or in all subjects.

4. Identification of
Backward Children
• Observation method
• Mental test
• Achievement test
• Personality inventory and
case study

5. Characteristics of slow
learners in Mathematics
• IQ below 90
• Has little drive
• Has short span of attention
• Has weak association memory
• Is a poor reader

6. • Has difficulty with abstractions
• Is not logical in thinking
• Lacks imagination
• Is unable to detect his own errors
• Has little power to transfer training
• Is not creative in his thinking

7. Causes for the
Mathematical Backwardness
• Physical causes
• Mental disability
• Lack of interest
• Inappropriate learning experience
• Irregular study habits
• Teacher’s indifference

8. • Ineffective method of
teaching
• Lack of practice and drill
• Lack of facilities at home
• Family background and home
environment

9. • Irregular school attendance
• Lack of proficiency in
fundamental skills
• Lack of understanding in basic
mathematical concept

10. Class Room Techniques
for Slow Learners
• Create Healthy atmosphere at school and
also in community
• Teaching should be arranged according to
the interest of these children
• Backward Children should not be assigned
heavy load of work
• Use of A.V. aids should be emphasized for
illustration

11. • Practical activities should be organized
for their participation
• Teacher should not use harsh
treatment for them
• Children should be motivated properly
• Teacher should arrange some extra
classes for these children
• The deductive method of teaching
should be used by the teacher in class
room.

12. • Do not try to force the slow learners to
do mathematics when they are not really
interested.
• If there are several approaches to a new
concept, use one per lesson to avoid
confusion.
• When a question is asked, break the
questions into a number of simple
questions.
• Try to think of new ways to review
concepts.

13. Thank You