Significant of Mathematics Laboratory Activities for Teaching and Learning
Abstract
The present study examined the significance of the Mathematics Laboratory for Mathematics teaching in Schools, Colleges & Teacher Training Institutes in India. Researchers present the overview of Math-Lab for effective mathematics teaching and discuss the important roles of the mathematics laboratory for mathematics learning. The mathematics laboratory classroom solves this problem by combining these environments. Laptop computers address the needs of software and networking but there are fewer pro levels that help maintain a more balanced classroom environment. In the teaching and learning of mathematics, the mathematics laboratory, with the support and companionship of both the student-teachers, can play a significant role and can have a significant impact on the progress of the students in mathematics. The main objective of the present study is to find out the major factors of Mathematics Laboratory in Mathematics-Education. This study discusses the concepts of mathematics in the classroom, the mathematics laboratory and its importance, and how to use the mathematics laboratory for trained teachers, from beginning to elementary level mathematics education. The methodology of the study is a mixed type involving an interpretative approach where qualitative data were collected and study secondary sources, like books, articles, journals, thesis, university news, expert opinion, and websites, etc. Finally, meaningful suggestions are offered.
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