Some features of the kit can be summarised as follows:
It is based on the principle that students learn mathematical concepts more quickly & easily when they actually touch, feel and manipulate different material.
It helps build interest and confidence of students in learning mathematics.
It encourages students to become independent learners.
The components are so versatile that each can be used to explore different concepts.
Number of model-projects has been included.
To elaborate and explain the concepts better three training VCDs have been provided in the kit.
Activities are printed on wipe-clean-cards to ensure repeated use.
Activity cards can be photocopied.
Each set of material could be worked by 5 or 10 students at a time.
Three types of activities have been included in the kit:
A) Exploratory
B)Experimental
C)Practice
The activities can be chosen by teacher according to the complexity and the ability level of students. Most of the concepts/activities have been explained with the help of certain material and the same material can be used for other concepts as well. For example, the base ten material used for place value can also be used for decimal, fractions, percentage, area, perimeter, volume and other concepts.
Let us talk, plan, create and test the concepts of Mathematics!”
