LABORATORY METHOD

Mathematics is subject which has to be learnt by doing rather than by reading. The doing of mathematics, gives rise to need of suitable method and suitable place. Laboratory method and Mathematical laboratory are the proper answers to it. The method is an activity method leads the pupil to discover mathematical facts. It is based on “Learning by doing”, “Learning by observation” and proceeding from concrete to abstract. It is an extension method of Inductive method. It is more elaborated and practical form of Induction. Pupil not only listens, but also does something practically. Principles have to be discovered, generalizations will be drawn in this process.


The construction work in Geometry is on the whole a work, called Laboratory. The drawing of a line, construction of a triangle, rectangle, circle etc, comes under the Laboratory method. In this process the use of equipment develops the calculating skill also. There are plenty of topics we can do through this method.

MERITS OF LABORATORY METHOD

1. It is interesting and joyful to the learner.
2. It is based on learning by doing and observation.
3. It proceeds from concrete to abstract.
4. Psychologically sound.
5. Learner acquires a clear understanding on the topic.
6. Provides scope for independent as well as group work.
7. Develops healthy relation ship between teacher and pupil.
8. Develops cooperative spirit, exchange of ideas with each other.
9. Geometry can be taught very successfully.

DEMERITS OF LABORATORY METHOD

1. The method is very expensive.
2. All topics are not suitable to teach.
3. Time consuming.
4. Expects extraordinary skills.
5. Difficult for a large class.