Using Teaching Aids to Teach Mathematics

The teaching aids are needed to help teach Mathematics effectively.
The best teaching aids are manipulatives. They are useful in
introducing concepts and solidifying concepts. They allow the pupils
to reason and solve problems, generating creative thinking. Therefore,
the two teaching aids chosen for teaching measuring volume of water
are plastic cups and plastic bottles. In this way, the pupils can understand
and master the math concepts.

Objectives of the Teaching Aids
1. They help the learners improve their manipulative skills.
2. They aid to illustrate or reinforce the skill, the fact and idea.
3. Mathematics lessons are not that stressful as the teaching aids can help
relieve anxiety, fears or boredom as the teaching aids are a joy to work with.

Guidelines in Using Teaching Aids
1. Ensure that the teaching aids are suitable for the lesson.
The teaching aids enable the pupils to be student-centred.
2. The Mathematics teacher has experimented and practised
with the teaching aids she will know the problems the pupils
will face when using them. Hence, to prevent problems from
arising, steps have been taken to determine that they
are things related to our daily life.
3. Make sure the teaching aids are possible to be created.
4. Ensure that the teaching aids are revised so that all levels
of students can use them.
5. The teaching aids are economical. If possible, no unnecessary
 money should be spent. They should be things which are recycled
 items like plastic cups and plastic bottles.