->Changing the mindset of the students towards mathematics. ->making mathematics more interesting to the students. ->lack of confidence of the learner towards it. ->due to fear of failure in the subject, lesser concentration on the actual teaching. -> worldly myth of the subject being difficult which is inculcated from the beginning in the learner. -> lack of love for the subject or inability to transfer the love towards the subject for the learners. ->the method of assessing the content. -> lesser use of technology in many schools inspite of the growth in technology over the years... Still the limited use of blackboard.
Lack of interest by the teachers over the subject Time available to teachers are too less for mathematics class. The time slot is not enough to arouse the interest of all student at the same time complete the portion. The main issue is to remove the fear over the subject by the teachers and try to inculcate the interest and appreciate mathematics in and around the environment. Mathematics can be solved by different ways so teacher should not be rigid over one method and also assesment should be done in different ways that helps the student to think in a broader perspective The teacher think the student already know and move forward but the bases are not clear which make the student feel more difficult and most of them feel its not their cup of tea and the fear of failure makes them to avoid such subject in their higher education
->Changing the mindset of the students towards mathematics. ->making mathematics more interesting to the students. ->lack of confidence of the learner towards it. ->due to fear of failure in the subject, lesser concentration on the actual teaching. -> worldly myth of the subject being difficult which is inculcated from the beginning in the learner. -> lack of love for the subject or inability to transfer the love towards the subject for the learners. ->the method of assessing the content. -> lesser use of technology in many schools inspite of the growth in technology over the years... Still the limited use of blackboard.
Firstly it is the fear of the subject. Also there are some stereotypes such as boys are good in math & girls are not. Sufficient time is needed for teaching mathematics for better understanding and retention which is often not provided. Developing interest in students for learning math is also a challenge especially in the higher levels where applications of the subject in real life is difficult to understand.
The biggest challenge of teaching Mathematics is the practical value of it. As a teacher one is not able to tell the practical value of the learning going on and hence the student finds it abstract and loose interest in the subject.
As a mathematics teacher the major problem I faced was when pupils absolutely hated the subject especially due to past experiences. This then becomes a burden on the teachers as we first have to concentrate on getting the pupils interested in the subject for any real learning to take place. This is an ardous task and many a times we have to give up and make them rote learn the steps and formulae.
There are many challenges which teachers face while teaching mathematics. 1) Some students fear the subject because they tend to score less in this subject compared to other subjects. 2) Most students drop mathematics after 10th STD if they didn't like the subject. 3) Mathematics mainly deal with theory. The applicability level of the concepts are not clear to students, which causes disinterest in students to study it further. 3) The assessment done is very strict. Only one way of solving sums is appreciated in schools. This also causes students not to think in a different way.
1. Fear of the subject: - lesser concentration on the actual teaching - less score in this subject compared to the rest.
2. To make maths more interesting: - to inculcate interest and appreciate mathematics in and around the environment.
3. Assessment patterns: - only one way of solving sums is appreciated. - method in which the assessment is carried out.
4. Application to real life: - where application to the subject in real life is difficult to understand. - application to real life scenario is not usually shown.
5. Time management: - time available with the teaching is too less for the class. - sufficient time is needed for a better understanding and retention.
6. Use of technology: - the use of technology in schools and colleges are lesser for this subject.
7. Concept development: - teachers might find it difficult to make the learners understand the concepts if the bases of the subject is weak itself.
8. Abstract conceptualization: - if the correct maxims aren't followed it might be difficult for the learners to see the abstract concepts.
1) The application part of the concepts - Since maths deals with theories majorly, it becomes difficult for students to see the practical value of the subject.
2) Lack of Confidence/ Interest - The attitude of students towards the subject is important. Students tend to lose interest since it deals with theory and less activities are done in class.
3) Appreciation - Students are unable to appreciate the subject as they are not able to see the practical value of it.
4) Previous experiences - Some students fear this subject due to scoring less or failing before. - When concepts are not clear, they tend to rote learn. This has a negative effect on students.
5) Mindset of students - In some cases, teachers condition students by saying that maths is a very difficult subject. - This makes students feel that they won't be able to study properly and score good marks.
6) Assessment pattern - Assessment done is strict. - Teachers tend to follow only one way of solving sums.
7) Time management - Mathematics is a subject which requires more time for understanding. - Each learner is different. - This is not catered to in a classroom scenario.
8) Use of technology - Technology is not used much in this subject.
9) Development of Concepts - Concepts need to be developed in a logical manner for students to understand in a better way.
1) Fear of the subject: -results in lesser concentration on the actual thinking -tendency to score less in this subject as compared to the other subjects. -lack of confidence towards learning math -hatred or loss of interest due to past experiences
2) Generating Interest in learning the subject: -making the subject more interesting -unawareness of applications of the subject.
3) Applications: - Mainly deals with theory - practical value mostly unknown - difficulty in understanding the applications to the real life especially in the higher levels.
4) Availability of time: - sufficient time required for better understanding and retention - time provided is too less to arouse interest as well as complete the portion.
5) Concept Clearance: - difficult to teach if basic concepts are not clear.
6) Unavailability of resources: - Poor facilities, unavailability of teaching & learning materials
7) Advancement in technology: - teacher's knowledge not updated most of the times - availability of knowledge on internet and other media has led to less dependence on teachers.
fear of failure: - lesser concentration due to the fear of failure -role of the teacher to remove fear and create interest towards the subject - fear due to less score in examination - avoidance of the subject in the higher education. Assessment: -method of assessing is very rigid -it doesn't help the student to think in multi perspective way. -only one way to follow Time -sufficient time is required for teaching mathematics for better understanding and retention. -less time to complete the portion Lack of Concept clearance - most of the concepts are not cleared to the student - concept clarity is required for teachers lack of technology -students are updated with knowledge using technology need of the time to enhance her knowledge and should be updated. - use of technology should be appropriate and should create interest.
1)Social problem: Myth that the math subject is difficult as compared to other subjects. Stereotype that boys are better at math then girls.
2)Assessment and evaluation pattern: Assessment pattern is rigid. There is a rigid pattern of solving sums and no encouragement is given to divergent thinking. Forcement on rote learning steps or formulae.
3)Mindset of student: Fear of subject as earlier concept are not clear. Loss of interest in subject. Past experience of students affect the likeliness towards the subject.
4)Time: Availability to teach math in school hours.
5)Homework issue: Math curriculum often requires daily practice and review of mastery. Students do not do homework or who copy from other students often struggle at test time.
6)Applicability of subject: Practical value of math is not shown hence students loose interest hence appreciation of subject is not there.
Unlike other subjects where students have to write essays or create detailed report, math is often reduced to solving problems.
1. Psychological Fear of the subject: Disinterest Math phobia Bad previous experiences Wrong impression of maths by teachers and parents 2. Assessment patterns: - uniformity is expected -different thought processes are subdued 3. Application : - students are not given chance to discover applicable avenues. -internal co-relation is not emphasised
4. Time management: - periods are too short to cover topics at a stretch. -burden of curriculum against time.
5. Methodology Traditional methods of teaching are still being practised in spite of the availability of modern methods and newer technology.
->Changing the mindset of the students towards mathematics.
ReplyDelete->making mathematics more interesting to the students.
->lack of confidence of the learner towards it.
->due to fear of failure in the subject, lesser concentration on the actual teaching.
-> worldly myth of the subject being difficult which is inculcated from the beginning in the learner.
-> lack of love for the subject or inability to transfer the love towards the subject for the learners.
->the method of assessing the content.
-> lesser use of technology in many schools inspite of the growth in technology over the years... Still the limited use of blackboard.
Lack of interest by the teachers over the subject
ReplyDeleteTime available to teachers are too less for mathematics class. The time slot is not enough to arouse the interest of all student at the same time complete the portion.
The main issue is to remove the fear over the subject by the teachers and try to inculcate the interest and appreciate mathematics in and around the environment.
Mathematics can be solved by different ways so teacher should not be rigid over one method and also assesment should be done in different ways that helps the student to think in a broader perspective
The teacher think the student already know and move forward but the bases are not clear which make the student feel more difficult and most of them feel its not their cup of tea and the fear of failure makes them to avoid such subject in their higher education
->Changing the mindset of the students towards mathematics.
ReplyDelete->making mathematics more interesting to the students.
->lack of confidence of the learner towards it.
->due to fear of failure in the subject, lesser concentration on the actual teaching.
-> worldly myth of the subject being difficult which is inculcated from the beginning in the learner.
-> lack of love for the subject or inability to transfer the love towards the subject for the learners.
->the method of assessing the content.
-> lesser use of technology in many schools inspite of the growth in technology over the years... Still the limited use of blackboard.
Firstly it is the fear of the subject. Also there are some stereotypes such as boys are good in math & girls are not. Sufficient time is needed for teaching mathematics for better understanding and retention which is often not provided. Developing interest in students for learning math is also a challenge especially in the higher levels where applications of the subject in real life is difficult to understand.
ReplyDeleteThe biggest challenge of teaching Mathematics is the practical value of it. As a teacher one is not able to tell the practical value of the learning going on and hence the student finds it abstract and loose interest in the subject.
ReplyDeleteAs a mathematics teacher the major problem I faced was when pupils absolutely hated the subject especially due to past experiences. This then becomes a burden on the teachers as we first have to concentrate on getting the pupils interested in the subject for any real learning to take place. This is an ardous task and many a times we have to give up and make them rote learn the steps and formulae.
ReplyDeleteThere are many challenges which teachers face while teaching mathematics.
ReplyDelete1) Some students fear the subject because they tend to score less in this subject compared to other subjects.
2) Most students drop mathematics after 10th STD if they didn't like the subject.
3) Mathematics mainly deal with theory. The applicability level of the concepts are not clear to students, which causes disinterest in students to study it further.
3) The assessment done is very strict. Only one way of solving sums is appreciated in schools. This also causes students not to think in a different way.
1. Fear of the subject:
ReplyDelete- lesser concentration on the actual teaching
- less score in this subject compared to the rest.
2. To make maths more interesting:
- to inculcate interest and appreciate mathematics in and around the environment.
3. Assessment patterns:
- only one way of solving sums is appreciated.
- method in which the assessment is carried out.
4. Application to real life:
- where application to the subject in real life is difficult to understand.
- application to real life scenario is not usually shown.
5. Time management:
- time available with the teaching is too less for the class.
- sufficient time is needed for a better understanding and retention.
6. Use of technology:
- the use of technology in schools and colleges are lesser for this subject.
7. Concept development:
- teachers might find it difficult to make the learners understand the concepts if the bases of the subject is weak itself.
8. Abstract conceptualization:
- if the correct maxims aren't followed it might be difficult for the learners to see the abstract concepts.
1) The application part of the concepts
ReplyDelete- Since maths deals with theories majorly, it becomes difficult for students to see the practical value of the subject.
2) Lack of Confidence/ Interest
- The attitude of students towards the subject is important. Students tend to lose interest since it deals with theory and less activities are done in class.
3) Appreciation
- Students are unable to appreciate the subject as they are not able to see the practical value of it.
4) Previous experiences
- Some students fear this subject due to scoring less or failing before.
- When concepts are not clear, they tend to rote learn. This has a negative effect on students.
5) Mindset of students
- In some cases, teachers condition students by saying that maths is a very difficult subject.
- This makes students feel that they won't be able to study properly and score good marks.
6) Assessment pattern
- Assessment done is strict.
- Teachers tend to follow only one way of solving sums.
7) Time management
- Mathematics is a subject which requires more time for understanding.
- Each learner is different.
- This is not catered to in a classroom scenario.
8) Use of technology
- Technology is not used much in this subject.
9) Development of Concepts
- Concepts need to be developed in a logical manner for students to understand in a better way.
1) Fear of the subject:
ReplyDelete-results in lesser concentration on the actual thinking
-tendency to score less in this subject as compared to the other subjects.
-lack of confidence towards learning math
-hatred or loss of interest due to past experiences
2) Generating Interest in learning the subject:
-making the subject more interesting
-unawareness of applications of the subject.
3) Applications:
- Mainly deals with theory
- practical value mostly unknown
- difficulty in understanding the applications to the real life especially in the higher levels.
4) Availability of time:
- sufficient time required for better understanding and retention
- time provided is too less to arouse interest as well as complete the portion.
5) Concept Clearance:
- difficult to teach if basic concepts are not clear.
6) Unavailability of resources:
- Poor facilities, unavailability of teaching & learning materials
7) Advancement in technology:
- teacher's knowledge not updated most of the times
- availability of knowledge on internet and other media has led to less dependence on teachers.
fear of failure:
ReplyDelete- lesser concentration due to the fear of failure
-role of the teacher to remove fear and create interest towards the subject
- fear due to less score in examination
- avoidance of the subject in the higher education.
Assessment:
-method of assessing is very rigid
-it doesn't help the student to think in multi perspective way.
-only one way to follow
Time
-sufficient time is required for teaching mathematics for better understanding and retention.
-less time to complete the portion
Lack of Concept clearance
- most of the concepts are not cleared to the student
- concept clarity is required for teachers
lack of technology
-students are updated with knowledge using technology need of the time to enhance her knowledge and should be updated.
- use of technology should be appropriate and should create interest.
1)Social problem:
ReplyDeleteMyth that the math subject is difficult as compared to other subjects.
Stereotype that boys are better at math then girls.
2)Assessment and evaluation pattern:
Assessment pattern is rigid.
There is a rigid pattern of solving sums and no encouragement is given to divergent thinking.
Forcement on rote learning steps or formulae.
3)Mindset of student:
Fear of subject as earlier concept are not clear.
Loss of interest in subject.
Past experience of students affect the likeliness towards the subject.
4)Time:
Availability to teach math in school hours.
5)Homework issue:
Math curriculum often requires daily practice and review of mastery. Students do not do homework or who copy from other students often struggle at test time.
6)Applicability of subject:
Practical value of math is not shown hence students loose interest hence appreciation of subject is not there.
Unlike other subjects where students have to write essays or create detailed report, math is often reduced to solving problems.
1. Psychological
ReplyDeleteFear of the subject:
Disinterest
Math phobia
Bad previous experiences
Wrong impression of maths by teachers and parents
2. Assessment patterns:
- uniformity is expected
-different thought processes are subdued
3. Application :
- students are not given chance to discover applicable avenues.
-internal co-relation is not emphasised
4. Time management:
- periods are too short to cover topics at a stretch.
-burden of curriculum against time.
5. Methodology
Traditional methods of teaching are still being practised in spite of the availability of modern methods and newer technology.