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CONSTRUCTIVISM

Principles in Teaching Mathematics

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CONSTRUCTIVISM

Principles in Teaching Mathematics

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• Practical approach is a situation in which teachers

employed the use of physical objects that can be


touched, manipulated and utilized proficiently in
the teaching and learning process. In the teaching
and learning of fraction, practical approach is
considered as the process of improvising
materials and/or bringing in real objects that can
used as teaching aids to make the teaching and
learning of fractions effective, meaningful,
interesting, fun and pleasurable to learners
(Salau, 2001).
• Practical work provides the most effective
means by which understanding and
comprehending of mathematical concepts can
be improved. It enable students to reason out
the mathematical ideas which are contained
within the various activities, thus make them
to become critical thinkers. Practical
approach provides the opportunity where the
teacher becomes the instructor of the group,
providing stimulating learning situation
(Koko, 2008).
• In teaching through problem-solving (TTP),
students learn new mathematics by solving
problems. Students grapple with a novel
problem, present and discuss solution
strategies, and together build the next
concept or procedure in the mathematics
curriculum.
Research studies show that when students
discover mathematical ideas and invent
mathematical procedures, they have a
stronger conceptual understanding of
connections between mathematical ideas”
(Grouws & Cebulla, 2000, p. 17).
It is a strategy that enables students to apply
actively the mathematical concepts and
operations to the real world. It supports
students in developing problem solving,
reasoning and numeracy skills through the
good use of natural and man-made materials in
the outdoor environment. Students work
outside and explore their physical environment
and discover a lot of Mathematics principles
present therein.
•Mental math is a group of skills that allow
people to do math “in their head” without using
pencil and paper or a calculator.

•Mental math is useful in school and in


everyday life.

•Mental math can help kids understand math


concepts better and get to the answer faster..
..

•Mental math is a group of skills that allow


people to do math “in their head” without using
pencil and paper or a calculator.

•Mental math can also help kids understand


math concepts better. Using and practicing
mental math regularly helps kids improve
their number sense.
 A concept map is a diagram that depicts
relationships between concepts. It is a
graphical tool that we can use to organize
and, sometimes more important, to visualize
content of lesson or theme.
 Mapping is the creative process of organizing
content and can be used in planning lessons,
learning, individual and group work,
developing mathematical literacy and
fostering mathematical thinking.
Why Math and Literature?
There are many reasons math and literature pair
so well together:
• Books introduce math concepts in a non-
threatening way and build interest.
• Good stories make math come alive and children
find that math isn’t boring or inaccessible.
• Mathematics within stories provides context that
illuminates the meaning of otherwise abstract
concepts. This is especially helpful for struggling
learners. to think in words.
• Oftentimes, literature connects math to real life.
This gives meaning to “why” math is important.
•Books build connections to math for linguistic
learners who tend to think in words.
•Books build connections to math for linguistic
learners who tend to think in words.
•Books connect math to other subject areas,
which helps children innately learn that all
subjects are intertwined.
•Some books offer sneaky ways to review math
facts
• Gifted mathematicians can benefit from
literature connections, especially when books
present concepts in new ways or dive deeper
than the student has been before.

• Some books are excellent at presenting math


as critical thinking. These are especially useful
considering math textbooks aren’t the best at
presenting logical thinking ideas.
There are several educationally useful ways of
incorporating games into mathematics lessons.

 Games can be used as lesson or topic starters


that introduce a concept that will then be
dealt with in other types of activities.

 Some games can be used to explore


mathematical ideas or develop mathematical
skills and processes and therefore be a main
component of a lesson.
 Perhaps the most common use of games is
for practice and consolidation of concepts
and skills that have already been taught.

 Yet another way to use games is to make


them the basis for mathematical
investigations.

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