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CTET 7 Feb 2026 Paper 1, Question 55

Topic: Pedagogy of mathematics

Q55

In mathematics, the primary stage curriculum is focussed on _____.

  1. (1) rote learning
  2. (2) nurturing curiosityCorrect answer
  3. (3) written algorithms
  4. (4) solving textbook questions

Solution.

CBSE answer: (2)

Answer: (2) nurturing curiosity

  1. NCF 2005 and NEP 2020 want early maths to be joyful and to build a child's wish to explore and ask questions.
  2. Children at this stage learn through play, stories, puzzles and everyday situations.
  3. Rote learning, fixed written algorithms and textbook drill are what the curriculum moves away from.
  4. So the primary maths curriculum focuses on nurturing curiosity.