Comprehensive Mathematics Laboratory Manual for Class 9 by Laxmi Publications

It is well known that effective teachers have a good understanding of the Mathematics they teach and are skillful in choosing and using a variety of appropriate instructional techniques. The importance of using manipulatives in Mathematics teaching and learning is well documented and amply illustrated in this book. The activities and projects allow students to think deeply about how manipulatives and visual models help to understand the mathematical concepts. Students experience Mathematics directly by using models that embody concepts and promote mathematical thinking. This book represents the belief that:

• Prospective teachers who learn Mathematics through appropriate use of manipulatives, models and diagrams are more likely to develop a solid conceptual basis and a deeper understanding of the Mathematics they will teach.
• Prospective teachers who learn Mathematics by being actively involved in doing Mathematics will be more likely to teach in the same manner.
• Prospective teachers who use manipulatives effectively in their learning will experience how manipulatives assist understanding and be more likely to us them effectively in their teaching.
• Becoming familiar with manipulatives and models in structured activities and projects will help prepare prospective teachers to develop similar lessons for their students.
• Tactile and visual approaches provide mental images that, for some students, can be easily retained to provide understanding for symbolic representations.
• Computers provide an aid for study materials.