APPLICATION OF THE CONCRETE-REPRESENTATIONAL-ABSTRACT (CRA) METHOD IN TEACHING ALGEBRA TO 7TH GRADE STUGENTS IN AN INCLUSIVE EDUCATION ENVIRONMENT

Abstract

The article discusses the effectiveness of combined methods aimed at improving the level of
knowledge and perception skills of students through the use of mathematical manipulation in the course
of teaching the topic of transforming algebraic equations in algebra lessons. The method of mathematical
manipulations and Concrete-Representational-Abstract(CRA) (real-figurative-abstract), which is
widely used in primary schools, is rare in secondary schools.Insufficient use of these methods can reduce
the effectiveness of training.Therefore, it I important for teacher to Choo E the right way of teaching, it
is important that each student takes into account their characteristics.The article notes that teaching
methods have a direct impact on students ' interest and learning outcomes.If the approach used does not
correspond to the characteristics of the students,their motivation for the subject decreases and it becomes
difficult to achieve the expected results. At the same time, it is taken into account that the specifics of the
perception of information by each student is different. While one student will easily master abstract
thinking, others will be more effective at learning visualized. The Concrete-Representational
Abstract(CRA) approach, which appeals to a systematic and concrete form, trains students with an
assigned three-step stage.Here, students solve problems by manipulating certain objects, then represent
those objects and finish by solving mathematical problems using abstract symbols. Many researchers,
analyzing various methods in teaching mathematics, note that students who learn with the CRA approach
have significantly improved mathematical representation and logical thinking abilities compared to
those who study with the traditional method.This method allows you to develop students ' understanding
step by step, effectively increasing their interest and skills in mathematics.