Mathematics in Nature: A Pedagogical Approach

Most knowledge that we can acquire through discovery and investigation has been already known by the nature around us. It has the secrets long before we discover patterns, rhythm and calculations. This book was intended in exploring the unique way of teaching Mathematics through nature. Five individuals from different discipline of study accepted the seven-day challenge of teaching pre-school learners on a one-on-one basis while observing Philippine Enhanced Community Quarantine in the fight against COVID-19. The lessons are nursery number sense which includes Counting 1-10, Days of the Week, Months of the Year, Ordinal Numbers, Counting 11-20, and The Time and Clock. Pre-and post-assessment of numeracy skills were recorded using observable competency tallied with literal descriptions - A for mastered, B for developing, and C for beginning. Alongside teaching, online conferencing was conducted for a qualitative interview with the teacher-participants. Questions revolved around teaching mathematics using nature as springboard. Responses were put into transcription, coded, thematically analyzed and discussed in the light of sound principles in teaching and learning.