Matt Skoss, Maths/Science Coordinator of the Centralian Senior College, Alice Springs, Australia, said that reduced student strength in the classroom would be more conducive to better learning,
He deals with only 24 students in his classroom as against nearly 40 in the Arcot government school.
Group activity should be encouraged among the students who should be divided into 3 or 4 groups which could discuss among themselves and communicate to each other for a better understanding of the lessons.
The use of digital and electronic teaching devices would enhance the quality of learning.
Teachers should encourage the students to talk among themselves about the subjects being taught so that the message is easily communicated among the students.
Theatre could be used as a medium to teach mathematics, according to Verena Sprecht, who runs a theatre company called The@rt in Frankfurt, Germany.
Ms. Verena uses the theatre for conveying the concepts in mathematics in primary schools in Frankfurt. It has become part of the school system.
The conference facilitated an exchange of information among the participants about the new and modern techniques in mathematics teaching.
Each school could adopt a technique which is suited to its environment.
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