Question
Easy
Which of the following tasks is least likely to develop critical thinking among students ?
1
Evaluate 72 ├Ч 73 in three different
ways and compare the result.
2
Formulate any two situations to
represent the equation 7x + 3 = 24.
3
A student calculated the volume
of a right circular cylinder of
radius 3.5 cm and height 10 cm as
38.5 cm┬│. Where did she go wrong?
4
Calculate the volume of a right
circular cylinder of radius 3.5 cm
and height 10 cm.
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 D
Explanation
Option 4 is the correct answer because calculating the volume of a right circular cylinder using given dimensions is a straightforward application of a formula, which involves basic arithmetic operations. This task primarily tests a student's ability to recall and apply a formula rather than engaging in critical thinking. Critical thinking involves analyzing, evaluating, and synthesizing information, which is not required in this task. 1. Option 1: Evaluating 72 ├ЧтАжRead More
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