Volume : 8, Issue : 3, March - 2019

Innovative Practices in Mathematics Education Covering Gaps in Math Learning

Mohan Sharma

Abstract :

At different levels of learning of Mathematics, one can observe the gaps in learning of lower level’s mathematical concepts and skills. Is there any idea to cover up these gaps while keeping in view, time constrain at higher level; is a matter of great interest and concern. To make such an effort feasible, technology and teacher can play a crucial role to achieve this. The priority areas may be open educational resources (OER) based curriculum, intrinsic value based teacher training, interactive pedagogy and diagnostics assessment. In this article the focus is on how OER can help the students of Mathematics to cover their gaps of learning keeping in view the specific skill or concept of Maths at each level of learning. In this digital age, how text books of NCERT are to be supported with downloadable multimedia contents from a repository of open educational resources? Value based teachers training with emphasis on development of intrinsic qualities of Maths teacher and his capacity building is today’s need. Specifically, the training needs on attitude, self-management. and samples on role model interpersonal and intrapersonal behaviour in classroom situations Interactive teaching methodologies, primary focus should be how to combat the phobia of subject? How to make Maths classroom more democratic and participatory. What activities using instructional technology can be organized in comparatively flexible time table. Samples that how to introduce a concept in actual classroom situation. Diagnostic assessments designed for every type of learner in class with linkage to conceptual clarity. Number of tests, quizzes, activities may be designed to cover up a range of learners from low performer to gifted one in the content banks. These some of core areas of Maths teaching will help to a large extent to cover up the gaps in time bound manner and in Mathematizing the students. This is an earnest effort towards learner’s interest based teaching especially in rural area.