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CTET 7 Feb 2026 Paper 1, Question 49

Topic: Pedagogy of mathematics

Q49

Which of the following is least desirable in a primary school mathematics classroom?

  1. (1) Encouragement of intuitive concepts in the classroom
  2. (2) Building linkages with real-life situations involving mathematical ideas
  3. (3) Solving algorithm-based questions from workbookCorrect answer
  4. (4) Including open discussions on problem solving in the classroom

Solution.

CBSE answer: (3)

Answer: (3) Solving algorithm-based questions from workbook

  1. NCF 2005 wants primary maths rooted in children's experience, thinking and talk.
  2. Building intuition, linking to real life and open discussion on problem solving all support this.
  3. Repeating algorithm-based workbook exercises leans on mechanical procedure and gives little room for understanding.
  4. So it is the least desirable of the four.