Mathematics Teaching-I (D.El.Ed)

Part I of the content and teaching methods of mathematics for primary and upper primary classes.

6 MonthsDuration 5Chapters21Topics

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01Unit 1: Nature of Mathematics and Aims of Teaching 4 topics
  1. Meaning and nature of mathematics
  2. Aims and values of teaching mathematics
  3. Concrete-pictorial-abstract sequence
  4. Mathematics in daily life
02Unit 2: Number System and Place Value 5 topics
  1. Counting and numbers up to crore
  2. Place value and face value
  3. Indian and international systems
  4. Natural numbers, whole numbers and integers
  5. Roman numerals
03Unit 3: Basic Operations, Factors and Multiples 4 topics
  1. Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
  2. Divisibility rules
  3. Factors, multiples, primes
  4. LCM and HCF
04Unit 4: Methods of Teaching Mathematics 4 topics
  1. Inductive and deductive methods
  2. Analytic and synthetic methods
  3. Play-way and activity method
  4. Problem-solving method
05Unit 5: Shapes and Spatial Understanding 4 topics
  1. Points, lines, rays and angles
  2. Plane shapes and their sides
  3. Solid shapes: faces, edges, vertices
  4. Van Hiele levels of geometric thinking

About

You will be able to

  • Explain the nature of mathematics and aims of teaching it at the elementary stage
  • Teach numbers, place value and Roman numerals with concrete material
  • Solve problems on the four operations, divisibility, LCM and HCF
  • Use inductive-deductive and analytic-synthetic methods
  • Teach basic shapes, solids and spatial understanding

Who it is for

  • D.El.Ed (formerly BTC) trainees of Semester 1 (SCERT Uttar Pradesh)
  • Candidates preparing for UPTET / CTET who want a semester-wise revision

What you need

  • Admitted to the two-year D.El.Ed (BTC) course of SCERT Uttar Pradesh
  • SCERT D.El.Ed textbook / notes for the semester

Questions

Which syllabus does the Mathematics Teaching-I course follow?

It follows the SCERT Uttar Pradesh D.El.Ed (BTC) scheme, Semester 1. Where a DIET or private institute uses a slightly different order, the centre follows the trainee's own institute syllabus.

Will this help in the semester examination?

Yes. Each unit is revised with short notes, objective questions and previous-paper style practice.

Does it cover both content and teaching methods?

Yes. Each unit covers the class 1-8 content and how to teach it, as in the SCERT D.El.Ed syllabus.

Is it useful for UPTET / CTET?

Yes, the content and pedagogy questions match the level asked in teacher eligibility tests.

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