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CTET 1 Mar 2026 Paper 1, Question 60

Topic: Pedagogy of mathematics

Q60

Which of the following represents a non-traditional view of mathematics education at primary level ?

  1. (1) It is to prepare learners for higher mathematics.
  2. (2) It is about making sense of mathematical objects, data, spatial forms and patterns.Correct answer
  3. (3) It is about rules and methods of solving problems.
  4. (4) It is a set of problems to be solved in a prescribed manner.

Solution.

CBSE answer: (2)

Answer: (2) Making sense of mathematical objects, data, spatial forms and patterns

  1. The modern view sees primary maths as sense-making: children explore quantities, shapes, data and patterns around them.
  2. Traditional views treat maths as rules, prescribed methods, or only preparation for higher classes.
  3. Options (1), (3) and (4) reflect that traditional, procedure-centred view.