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The laboratory approach to teaching mathematics: Some examples
Citation
Teaching and Learning, 5(1)19-27
Author
Loh, Chu Yin
Abstract
One way to help weak pupils understand mathematical concepts or ideas is to use the laboratory approach. In this approach, a pupil can have hands-on experience through the manipulation of concrete materials, from which he can. see how some ideas or concepts have come about. This paper illustrates
the use of the laboratory approach to the teaching of two topics, one in primary six mathematics and the other in secondary two
mathematics.
Date Issued
1984