Teaching of Mathematics (English) : Course Code IX-A (III)

Author: Dr. Navin Kumar Mokta

Dr. Navin Kumar Mokta has written this English edition for the B.Ed Pedagogy Course: Teaching of Mathematics, a compulsory 2nd Semester subject in all NCTE-approved B.Ed programs. Across universities, this course may also appear as Pedagogy of Mathematics, Mathematics Education, or Teaching of Maths, and this book aligns perfectly with every syllabus version.

The book provides a detailed understanding of how mathematical knowledge is constructed and how teachers can help learners develop logical reasoning, problem-solving skills, and conceptual clarity. It emphasizes that mathematics is not just about formulas but a way of thinking, analysing, and understanding patterns.

According to the official B.Ed Teaching of Mathematics syllabus, this book covers:

• Nature, structure & significance of mathematics

• Objectives of teaching mathematics at different school levels

• Psychological foundations of mathematics learning

• Learning theories related to mathematics education

• Approaches: inductive, deductive, analytic, synthetic

• Methods: problem-solving, discovery, activity method, project method

• Teaching of core areas: Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry

• Use of teaching-learning materials: models, manipulatives, ICT tools, real-life applications

• Diagnostic testing, error analysis & remedial teaching

• Assessment techniques: written tests, oral tests, activity-based evaluation

The book helps teachers make mathematics interactive, engaging, and meaningful by using experiments, hands-on materials, and learner-centered strategies.

This book is commonly used in:

• Teaching of Mathematics – 2nd Semester Pedagogy Course

• Pedagogy of Mathematics modules

• Mathematics Education practical components

• Remedial teaching and assessment training

Overall, this English edition provides a strong conceptual and practical foundation for teaching mathematics effectively, making it essential for the Teaching of Mathematics (English) course.