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Brief notes on the
Aims and objectives of
teaching mathematics
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Aims of teaching mathematics are to be framed
in the light of the educational values of the
subject. Value is the spring-board of aim. We
know that mathematics has wide applications in
our daily life. It has great cultural and displinary
values. Thus we may mention the aims of
teaching mathematics as under:
Aims
1. To enable the students to solve mathematical
problems of daily life. We have to select the
content and methods of teaching so that the
students are able to make use of their learning of
mathematics in daily life.
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2. To enable the students to understand the
contribution of mathematics to the development
of culture and civilisation.
3. To develop thinking and reasoning power of
the students.
4. To prepare a sound foundation needed for
various vocations. Mathematics is needed in
various professions such as those of engineers,
bankers, scientists, accountants, statisticians etc.
5. To prepare the child for further learning in
mathematics and the related fields. School
mathematics should also aim at preparing him
for higher learning in mathematics.
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6. To develop in the child desirable habits and
attitudes like habit of hard work, self-reliance,
concentration and discovery.
7. To give the child an insight into the relationship
of different topics and branches of the subject.
8. To enable the child to understand popular
literature. He should be so prepared that he finds
no handicap in understanding mathematical
terms and concepts used in various journals,
magazines, newspapers etc.
9. To teach the child the art of economic and
creative living.
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10. To develop in the child rational and scientific
attitude towards life.
Objectives
Aims of teaching mathematics are genially scope
whereas objectives of the subject are specific
goals leading ultimately to the general aims of
the subject. The objectives of teaching
mathematics in school can be described as
under:
A. Knowledge Objectives
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Through mathematics, a pupil acquires the
knowledge of the following:
(i) He learns mathematical language, for example,
mathematical symbols, formulae figures,
diagrams, definitions etc.
(ii) He understands and uses mathematical
concepts like concept o area, volume, number,
direction etc.
(iii) He learns the fundamental mathematical
ideas, processes, rules and relationships.
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(iv) He understands the historical background of
various topics an contribution of mathematicians.
(v) He understands the significance and use of
the units of measurement]
B. Skill Objectives
Mathematics develops the following skills:
(i) The child learns to express thoughts clearly
and accurately.
(ii) He learns to perform calculations orally.
(iii) He develops the ability to organise and
interpret the given data
(iv) He learns to reach accurate conclusions by
accurate and logic reasoning.
(v) He learns to analyse problems and discover
fundamental relationships.
(vi) He develops speed and accuracy in solving
problems.
(vii) He develops the skill to draw accurate
geometrical figures,
(viii) He develops the ability to use mathematical
apparatuses an tools skillfully.
C. Appreciation Objectives
The child learns to appreciate:
(i) The contribution of mathematics to the
development of various subjects and
occupations.
(ii) The role played by mathematics in modern
life.
(iii) The mathematical type of thought which
serves as model for scientific thinking in other
fields.
(iv) The rigour and power of mathematical
processes and accrue of results.
(u) The cultural value of mathematics.
(vi) The value of mathematics as leisure time
activity.
D. Attitude Objectives
Mathematics helps in the development of
following attitudes:
(i) The child develops the attitude of
systematically pursuing a task to completion.
(ii) He develops heuristic attitude. He tries to
make independent discoveries. (Hi)’ He develops
the habit of logical reasoning.
(iv) He is brief and precise in expressing
statements and results,
(v)He develops the habit of verification.
(vi) He develops power concentration and
independent thinking. (vii) He develops habit of
self-reliance.
We have discussed the aims and objectives of
teaching mathematics in general. The teacher
should carefully choose the objectives regarding
a particular topic. The nature of students will also
be kept in view.
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