Ashu Threja Malhotra

Abstract:
Mathematical Concepts are abstract entities. The present study explores the role of Lesh’s model of multimodal representation in learning of Mathematical Concepts across the primary grades. The student interns of B.El. Ed are facilitated to design lesson plans based on this model while they teach mathematics during Primary School Internship. Extensive Classroom observations of one of the Student Intern and responses to the questionnaire administered to other Interns are analysed to explore the extent the model is exploited for the development of mathematical concepts across the primary grades. The study suggests employing the Lesh’s model engages the learners in representation, abstraction and generalization of mathematical concepts.