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Visual Aids in Mathematics
( Compiled by: Bebot L. )
Why
use visual aids?
1.
to
increase motivation for learning mathematics
2.
to
encourage active participation
3.
to
give needed reinforcement
4.
to
appeal to students with varied abilities
5.
to
widen range of student experience
6.
there
is positive effect on retention
Basic
guides to the use of visual aids
1.
Select
the proper aid to use in order to attain the desired objective.
2.
Prepare
yourself to use the aid.
3.
Prepare
the classroom to ensure all the materials needed on hand.
4.
Acquaint
students with what they can hope to learn from the experience.
5.
Provide
follow-up activities. Whenever possible, provide opportunity for application of
the information learned.
6.
Evaluate
the effectiveness of the aid.