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Teaching Math Using Tangrams, and Realia and Model

This document discusses using tangrams, realia, and models to teach mathematics in intermediate grades. [1] It explains that tangrams build spatial and problem solving skills while improving shape recognition. [2] Using real objects (realia) makes learning more memorable by capturing attention and relating lessons to real life. [3] Models are representations of ideas that allow interactive learning when real objects cannot be brought into the classroom.

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Teaching Math Using Tangrams, and Realia and Model

This document discusses using tangrams, realia, and models to teach mathematics in intermediate grades. [1] It explains that tangrams build spatial and problem solving skills while improving shape recognition. [2] Using real objects (realia) makes learning more memorable by capturing attention and relating lessons to real life. [3] Models are representations of ideas that allow interactive learning when real objects cannot be brought into the classroom.

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TEACHING

MATHEMATICS
USING TANGRAMS, AND
REALIA AND MODEL
TEACHING MATHEMATICS IN THE INTERMEDIATE GRADE
TANGRAMS
 Builds spatial visualization skills and conceptual development, while
providing excitement for each participant!

 Tangrams build mathematical and problem solving skills.

 Improves shape recognition and spatial reasoning while solving


challenging puzzles.

 It is one of the classic puzzles, appealing to young an old, the serious


and the carefree.
REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD USE
TANGRAMS IN YOUR CLASSROOM:

• Understand area without the use of formulas


• Compute the area of polygons by decomposition
• Become familiar with the names of certain polygons
(eg. Rectangle, trapezoid, and pentagon)
• Develop geometric intuition
• Etc…
Fractions:
Eg:
Since two small triangles can be placed together to make
the square, the small triangle is ½ of the square.

+
Pythagorean
Theorem
Can you…

…Construct the first letter of your name using


Tangrams???
POLYGONS
REALIA AND MODEL
REALIA
 ‘REALIA’ REFERS THAT ,
ANY REAL OBJECTS WE USE
IN THE CLASSROOM TO
BRING THE CLASS TO LIFE.

 ANY OBJECTS OR
ACTIVITIES USED TO
RELATE CLASSROOM
TEACHING TO THE REAL
LIFE ESPECIALLY OF
Learning
happens
through actual
hands-on
experience.
ADVANTAGES
 The main advantage of using real objects into the classroom is to make the learning
experience more memorable for the learner.

 Visually interesting and captures the attention of the learner.

 Break from typical class activities.

 Realia saves time.

 Realia breathes life into new vocabulary.

 Students will try to use real material to understand anything.


DISADVANTAGES
 Real objects may not support a cultural distinction.

 Activities with real object might lose the class path.

 Spending too much time in one activity with real objects in the
classroom.
MODEL
 A MODEL IS A
REPRESENTATION OF AN
IDEA, OBJECT, EVENT,
PROCESS OR SYSTEM.

 MODEL ARE REPLICAS OR


COPIES OF REAL OBJECTS
WITH SUITABLE CHANGE IN
SIZE, COMPLEXITY, TIMING,
SAFETY AND COST
WHEN WE SHOULD
USE?

When real objects are too small or too large to


bring into the classroom.
Physical inaccessibility
Abstract construction
To explain processes
ADVANTAGES
 The Models provide an environment for interactive student engagement
 Learner can examine which may not be easy with the real object
 Learner can handle and operate
 Create high interest and permit close-up observation of how it works
 Can illustrate basic operation of a real device provide important details
 Make classroom discussion more effective
DISADVANTAGES
Require tedious work
Expensive
Might distort some real concepts
Big or heavy models may be difficult to
handle for actual lecture

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