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CTET 1 Mar 2026 Paper 1, Question 58

Topic: Pedagogy of mathematics

Q58

Identify the most appropriate strategy to introduce the concept of multiplication at primary level.

  1. (1) They should be introduced to multiplication symbol.
  2. (2) They should be told to practice at least 10 multiplication problems every day.
  3. (3) Children should be told to memorize multiplication tables till 20.
  4. (4) Children need to be given ample day-to-day examples of multiplication as repetitive addition.Correct answer

Solution.

CBSE answer: (4)

Answer: (4) Ample day-to-day examples of multiplication as repeated addition

  1. A new concept should begin from concrete, familiar contexts such as 4 plates with 3 rotis each, 3+3+3+3=4×33 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 4 \times 3.
  2. Seeing multiplication as repeated addition links it to what children already know.
  3. Symbols, daily drill and memorising tables to 20 come later or promote rote, not understanding.