Question
Easy
Identify the correct statement about the ability to conserve different physical quantities in ‘measurement’ as proposed by Piaget.
1
Conservation of weight is grasped before conservation of volume.
2
Conservation of volume is grasped before conservation of mass.
3
Conservation of weight is grasped before conservation of number.
4
Conservation of length is grasped before conservation of number.
Question Details
Time to Solve: 12
Exam: CTET
Level/Paper: CTET_P1
Chapter: Pedagogy of Mathematics
Topic: Approaches & Evaluation in Mathematics Teaching
Correct Answer
Option A
Explanation
Jean Piaget, a renowned developmental psychologist, proposed a theory of cognitive development that includes the concept of conservation. Conservation refers to the understanding that certain properties of objects, such as volume, mass, and number, remain the same despite changes in the form or appearance of the objects. Piaget identified a sequence in which children typically develop the ability to conserve different physical quantities. 1. **Explanation for Option 1: Conservation of…Read More
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