Question
Easy
Which of the following statements is correct regarding children coming to school from rural areas in the context of Mathematics ?
1
They need not learn formal mathematics as it is of no use to them.
2
They may have rich oral mathematical traditions and knowledge.
3
They do not know any mathematics.
4
They have poor communication skills in mathematics.
Question Details
Time to Solve: 12
Exam: CTET
Level/Paper: CTET_P2
Chapter: Pedagogy of Mathematics
Topic: Approaches & Evaluation in Mathematics Teaching
Correct Answer
Option B
Explanation
Option 2 is the correct answer: "They may have rich oral mathematical traditions and knowledge." 1. Explanation for Option 2: - Children from rural areas often grow up in environments where they engage in activities that involve practical applications of mathematics, such as farming, trading, and managing household resources. These activities require skills like estimation, measurement, and basic arithmetic, which are integral parts of oral mathematical traditions. - In many…Read More
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