Class III
Subject: Mathematics
Topic: Probability
Date: 15th October, 2019

Introduction of NAPE system in Bhutan replaced traditional way of teaching Mathematics by 21^st century pedagogy. This encouraged learning by doing. Implementation of new mathematics curriculum further enhanced the desired learning outcomes of teaching and learning. It gave our children opportunities to think both analytically and critically. Yet this very subject has been quiet unpopular amongst our learners today and the reasons being many. One of the most significant reasons I evaluate could be due to the lack of experience in teaching the subject in a fun and enjoyable way.

I wondered how I should introduce the topic- Probability in captivating manner. I browsed Internet and came across some very good lesson plans to introduce the topic. I replicated the lesson in our context and taught. It was fantastic! I also downloaded a video to supplement my teaching on the topic- probability. I found some very appropriate worksheets too. It saved a lot of my time and my lesson was a very effective one. I used the worksheet as a game to add spices to my lesson. After teaching the probability languages with examples, each team was given a worksheet with 15 Multiple-choice questions. I set the time limit so to finish my lesson on time. After finishing, we checked the answers and the team who scored the highest won. Teaching using games is one of the best strategies. I saw that children really had fun. It was learning through fun.

It made me feel grateful to ICT for making my workload lighter. Any kind of mathematical problems can be taught through games especially in the lower classes whose attention span is very short. It teaches them values like team spirit, taking turns, respecting each other’s views, cooperation, etc. 

I could not show them the video clip I downloaded for I ran out of time. I promised to show them in the next class. Children took more time in completing the activities especially the first activity where they were asked to write one probability statement for each probability word. I learned that I need to keep track of my timing in future.