This manual aims to increase the level of methodological training of students - future teachers of mathematics in seminary and laboratory classes . The manual presents the development of seminar classes and laboratory work on the methodology of teaching mathematics . In addition, it contains methodological tips for preparing students for laboratory and seminar classes . The manual is aimed at the formation of a creative approach of the future teacher of mathematics to the organization of educational and cognitive activities of students . It is intended for students of pedagogical universities, as well as for teachers of mathematics. The electronic version of the publication is posted on the website of the Faculty of Mathematics of the Ural State Pedagogical University