Drill in Maths

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Vakil Shri D.H. Patel Department of Education

--GIRISHKUMAR GOVINDAN

www.girishgovindan.com

Drill in Mathematics


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Techniques of Teaching Modern math teaching methodology offers various possibilities for

solving the problem of involving students in independent and

research work, it develops their problem solving skills and develops

their creative thinking processes and skills.

Some of the techniques which can be used effectively used for

teaching of mathematics are oral work, homework, assignments,

self study, group work, supervised study etc.


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Drill in Mathematics

Drill and practice is a technique of instruction in teaching method. Thistechnique is absolutely necessary for the memorization of math facts.

Drill is a way to revise a lesson that has already been taught. i.e. it is a meansto strengthen the knowledge already acquired.

Drill work is based on principle of learning by doing and on the law ofexercises.

A child is taught a specific skill. This is followed by page after page of similarproblems in the hope that the child will memorize the facts.

The child practices this same skill over and over again for many days.However, the number of similar problems is reduced as time goes on. Used insmall doses, drill can be effective and valuable.

What is a drill??


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Importance of Drill

Most effective means of fixing the impression oflearned facts in mind.

Helps in development of communicational skills. Suchskills are quite helpful in learning of algebra,

arithmetic and geometry Sense of achievement and confidence and so it

provides a positive stimulus for further learning.

Helps in developing speed and accuracy in learning ofMathematics.

Drill is quite helpful in revision and interview work.

Drill provides an opportunity to the student to work

independently.


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Motivating

Provides immediate feedback

Individualized practice

Student can work at own pace

Increases acquisition and fluency of basic skills

Strengthening the knowledge of students

Helps the teacher to know the weakness of the students and

provide individual attention to them

Advantages of Drill


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Many are poorly designed, which jeopardise the interest of

the students in subject

Limited uses

Can lead to boredom through repetition

Does not promote higher level thinking

Disadvantages of Drill


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Precautions in regard to

Drill and exercises Drill work should be properly planned

Drill work should follow understanding

Drill work should not be boring

Drill work should be meaningful

Drill work should be based on the topic taught

Drill work should be moderate and not to be continued for long time.

Drill work should be properly supervised.

Drill work should not be given as punishment

The achievements of learner should be evaluated frequently.


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CONCLUSION

A math teacher need not be a scientist in order toappropriately and adequately apply the science principle andscientific methods in teaching. This occurs in math teaching

without much interference.

Solving a math problem implies some research anddevelopment. That is why the teacher has to create the spiritof curiosity in his students, the inclination for independentmental work and to show them ways to new discoveries.

A creative math teacher using creative teaching methods hasgreat chances to develop in his students creativecharacteristics.


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