Використання системи “контролю помилкиˮ за методом Марії Монтессорі в дидактичних матеріалах з формування елементарних математичних уявлень у ЗДО

Abstract

The article describes one of the Montessori methods known as the system of “error controlˮ in educational materials used for the formation of mathematical concepts in preschool education. The topic is relevant, because at the development of preschool education a special focus is on the logical and mathematical development of children. Mathematical knowledge and skills are the main factors necessary for knowledge of the world around us and life in it. The main educational tasks for the development of mathematical concepts are: the sensory development, logical and mathematical concepts developent, mathematical actions performed by children (arithmetics, measurement, the simplest calculations). Therefore, the logical and mathematical development of children is one of the key elements in the education of personality. The article describes issues of inaccessibility of didactic Montessori materials in Ukrainian preschool education, lack of research in this area, incorrect use of methods of encouragement and evaluation in preschool education. The emphasis of the article is that the method of Maria Montessori is quite popular in the educational space, thus there is a need for new research of the principles of education and training, in particular “the error controlˮ. It gives children the opportunity to independently control their actions and evaluate the result. Each activity of children in educational institutions should be evaluated by a teacher or independently by the children themselves. This concept is known as self-assessment, when students independently assess their activities and capabilities. Formative assessment is described as interactive assessment of the level of students’ knowledge. Montessori materials for the development of students’ math competence are helpful in practical actions and contribute to the development of independence and the ability of co-leadership. The formation of self-assessment ability is a priority in preparing the child for school. Thus, the use of the formative assessment at preschool education is one of the key elements in ensuring education quality. Keywords: Maria Montessori, error control, self-assessment, assessment methods, formative assessment.