BMMII TRAINING COLLEGE, KOTTARAKARA

MATHEMATICS ASSIGNMENT

TOPIC

MATHE MATICS LIBRARY

Submitted to : Submitted by

Mrs. Princy Shareena.Y

Mathematics

Reg.No.18014350013

Submitted on

28.09.2015

INDEX

Sl. No. Content Page Number

1 INTRODUCTION 1

2 CONTENT 2-7

3 CONCLUSION 8

4 REFERENCE 9

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INTRODUCTION

A good library is a treasure of knowledge for the teachers which gives

them knowledge of latest discoveries and inventions of their subject and make

them knowledgeable. It is also make them complete by familizing them with

new methods of classroom teaching. For the students library is a pilgrimage. It

makes their knowledge complete, systematic and useful. Mathematics library is

quite useful for properly developing good study habits in students. Library also

is quite useful to students for updating their knowledge and develop a taste for

the subject. To achieve maximum benefits the mathematics teacher shall have to

take pains by putting in more efforts.

Mathematics library is one of the important sources of acquiring vast and

varied mathematical knowledge and skills. It serves the purpose of inculcating

good reading and study habits which help in promoting self-study and

independent work among students. The students, at a young age should be

exposed to the joy of reading and should be equipped with adequate adequate

reference skills. However, with the advent of information technology and cyber

cafes, there is a growing decline in the reading of books. The different types of

books available in the mathematics library help the students in promoting

reading habits, especially reading of ancient books that give cultural insights.

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CONTENT

Need and Importance of Mathematics Library

Even though there is a general library with a separate section for

mathematics department in every institution is necessary to have a separate

library for mathematics for the following reasons.

The teacher will find it easier, more convenient and effective to draw the

attention of the pupils towards certain books for a particular topic.

Books will be readily available for reference or for borrowing without

any loss of time or interest.

The mathematics teacher will remain in touch with the latest volumes and

literature

It will be quite helpful in the activities of mathematics club and

mathematics project.

Students will get better facilities of reading the books

Students can improve their general knowledge by reading general books,

magazines newspapers, etc.

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Even though there is a general library with a separate section for

Mathematics Department in every institution, it is necessary to have a separate

library for mathematics for the following reasons.

1. A mathematics library provides immediate access to the necessary

mathematics books.

2. It facilitates timely use of the books and inculcates reference skills. As

the mathematics teacher is in charge of the mathematics library, the

students can seek the teacher’s help and guidance in locating and

selecting the relevant books.

3. It helps the mathematics teacher to get acquainted with the latest

developments as well as the ancient contributions of mathematics. Also

he can gain insights regarding instruction. To cite am example the famous

book Teaching of arithmetic in Tropical Primary schools published by the

UNESCO is a precious source of new insights for the mathematics

teacher at the primary level. If there is a Mathematics library the teacher

who runs it can find out and acquire such volumes to the library.

4. It provides the mathematics teacher with an important role in the

selection of relevant books for the mathematics library.

5. It promotes efficiency in the organisation of library services.

6. It provides a sense of separate identity to mathematics, and helps to

motivate the students to learn mathematics with genuine interest.

Library is the mirror of the school and holds a very important place in the

field of education, This is true of a mathematics library too.

i. Learning material in the form of books, journals, magazines can be the

preserved for future reading. Novel and interesting mathematical games,

puzzles, etc. are available in such publications.

ii. It develops the healthy hobby of reading during leisure time.

iii. Thirst of knowledge can be quenched by reading that urges interests.

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iv. Habit of self study and self education can ne developed.

v. It helps to supplement the knowledge learnt in the classroom. The teacher

can give specific assignments and suggest books for reference.

vi. Students can improve their general knowledge by reading general books,

magazine’s, newspaper, etc.

Functions of Mathematics Library

A mathematics library provides the extra information necessary for

mathematics, since a teacher of mathematics may not find time to go beyond the

prescribed textbooks.

Mathematics learning requires a lot of drill and practice, a particular set

of textbooks cannot serve this purpose. A mathematics library helps in drill and

practice as the students can refer a number of books other than the prescribed

textbooks.

The different types of problem-solving ability and adopting different

approaches to problem-solving, thus making them more open-minded and

independent.

Classroom teaching may leave many gaps and doubts unclarified. A good

library provides opportunities for filling up the gaps and removing the doubts

especially in higher classes.

It provides facilities for the gifted students to satisfy their curiosity and

thirst for mathematical knowledge.

It provides adequate materials and information necessary for completing

the assignments and homework.

It helps in developing reference skills necessary for higher education.

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Organization of Mathematics Library

In mathematics library there should be a good collection of useful books

in mathematics. The mathematics teacher should be responsible for making a

wise selection of books for the library. Books of ancient mathematicians, books

regarding the history of the development of mathematical knowledge, etc can be

stored. The library should attractive and should provide an atmosphere

conducive for reading. It can be decorated with visual aids and pictures of

mathematicians, charts and posters about their contributions, information on

historical development of certain mathematical concepts, theorems and so on.

The seating arrangement must be comfortable for the students to sit and read.

Above all, the books selected for a mathematics library should be relevant,

interesting and useful and should enthuse the students to read. While selecting

the books, the emphasis should not be merely on quantity, but also on quality.

The books and materials for a mathematics library can be collected and

categorised under the following heads and can be arranged in different cabins,

bureaus and almirahs.

i. Text Books : For any subject the text book is very important, There

should be provision of all the text books related to mathematics for each

class of the school according to prescribed syllabus.

ii. General books : Books giving general information related to the subject

matter e.g.book of general knowledge containing information of day to

day happening and discoveries.

iii. Reference Books : Books which are meant for further study. Tables of

constants, logarithms, Books containing mathematical terms in other

languages, mathematics dictionaries etc.

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iv. Inspirational Books: The books which inspires teaching and learning. For

example wonder of mathematics, puzzles in mathematics, tricks in

mathematics, magic of mathematics, fun in mathematics, etc.

v. Practical Books : Books which provide detailed information of

experiments. For example books containing particular utility of learnt

mathematical facts, figures and principles.

vi. Back Ground Books : It gives the information about the historical

development of notation system, various systems of weights and

measures. Historical development of different branches of mathematics,

biographies of the great mathematicians, etc.

vii. Popular Mathematics Books : Popular mathematics containing latest ideas

about the discoveries and inventions in the field of mathematics.

viii. Source Books : These should include books on methods and techniques

of teaching. These are reference books for teachers to acquaint them with

innovative methods and techniques of teaching mathematics.

ix. Mathematics Magazines and Journals : These are very important in a

mathematics library to develop among the students the thirst for

knowledge of mathematics.

Moreover, there should also be books with collection of puzzles and

games for the students. These activities may be basically a series of games,

puzzles and experiments. The corners of a library might be furnished with

several chairs and tables where the pupils can sit right down and read.

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Materials for Mathematics Library

Mathematics library should contain useful visual aid in teaching

mathematics. The educational pictures, charts, maps and posters about

mathematics be displayed on walls of library.

In mathematics library should a collection of useful books in

Mathematics. The Mathematics teacher should be responsible for making a wise

selection of books for the library. The books be kept in separate almirahas under

the following heads.

I. The prescribed Text Books of Mathematics for the different classes

NCERT publications and text books which deal with mathematics at

primary, secondary and higher secondary stages.

The SMSG (School Mathematics Study Group) series both student’s text

and commentaries (16+16=32 volumes)

School Mathematics Project (SMP series) of Oxford publication

Schaum’s series of mathematics

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II. Books on Teaching of Mathematics meant for teacher such books should

be of high standard published in India as well as in foreign countries.

III. Books of Recreational Activities :- There are very few good books of this

type published in India. Hence good books published in foreign countries

should be procured for this purpose.

Following books are suggested :

Puzzle Mathematics by Gamow published by Macmillan & Company

Amusement in Mathematics by Dudney published by Nelson & Company

Mathematics Recreation by Ball & Coxeter published by Macmillan &

Company

Mathematical Recreation by Maurice published by Dover publication,

New York.

Riddles in Mathematics by Northop published by Nelson & Company.

Ganit Manoranjan by Kotharia & Om Prakash published by NCERT

IV. Books on Biographics and History of Mathematics. A few of such books

are given here.

History of mathematics by Boyer published by Jhon Wiley & Sons.

Men of mathematics by Bell published by Simon & Co., New York.

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Hindu Ganit Kalthas by Dult and Singh published by Govt. of

U.P.Lucknow.

World of mathematics by Newman published by Simon & Co., New

York.

V. Books showing contribution of Mathematics to other fields.

A few books in this area are :

Mathematical Advantages in Social Science by Davis published by

American Mathematical Magazine.

Mathematics in Human affairs by Komer published by Prentice Hall.

Mathematics for the millions by Lance lot published by Norton & Co.,

New York.

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VI. Mathematics Journals

The Mathematics Teacher Journal SITU colony, Madras-28

The Mathematics Education Journal, P.O.Siwan, Dist.Saran (Bihar)

NCERT and SCERT mathematics periodicals and magazines.

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Suggestions for effective use of Library

A well-equipped library is useful only when it is properly used by the

teachers and the students. Suggestions given below will help in the proper use

of Mathematics library.

There should be an in charge of library books. Even if there is librarian,

the mathematics teacher should be actively associated with the

functioning of mathematics section of the library.

The Mathematics teacher should himself read library books only then he

can suggest books to the students.

While teaching in the class, the Mathematics teacher should make

reference to related books or magazines in the library.

The teacher should give some assignments or work based on certain

books in the library.

The students should be involved in the maintenance and classification of

library room.

There should be certain meeting of Mathematics club where the students

have to study library books for achieve participation.

The Mathematics teacher should suggest Mathematics riddles and

recreations from library books.

Library room should be made attractive by depicting pictures relating to

the history, progress and application of Mathematics and portraits of

eminent Mathematicians.

There should be proper display of the new books on the bulletin board

along with brief comments.

There should be some provision in the time table for library reading.

Teacher should see that every student, goes to the library and borrows

books regularly, from the library.

There should be some sort of test based on suggested books from the library.

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CONCLUSION

Mathematics Library should contain useful visual aids in teaching

Mathematics. The educational pictures charts, maps and posters about

Mathematics be displayed on walls of library. Students can improve their

general knowledge by reading general books, magazines, newspapers, etc.

While teaching in the class, the mathematics teacher should make reference to

related books or magazines in the library. The teacher should give some

assignments or work based on certain books in the library. The students should

be involved in the maintenance and classification of library room. The

mathematics teacher should suggest mathematical riddles and recreations from

library books. Library room should be made attractive by depicting pictures

relating to the history progress and application of Mathematics and portraits of

eminent Mathematicians.

The effective use of the library by the students can be ensured by allotting

a separate period in the time table for library work especially in higher classes.

The mathematics teacher should motive students to use the library time more

productively.

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REFERENCES

1. James. A (2005). Teaching of Mathematics. New Delhi : Neelkamal

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2. Mangal, S.K. Teaching of Mathematics. Ludhiana : Prakash Brothers

Educational Publishers.

3. Zubair. P.P (2008). Mathematics, Education Methods and Techniques,

kerala : Huerisco publications.

4. Wadhwa.S (2000) – Modern Methods of Teaching Mathematics, New

Delhi : Sarup & Sons

5. www.mathematicslibrary.org.in