By signing in you confirm you are 18 or older, or have your parent’s or guardian’s consent.

CTET 8 Feb 2026 Paper 1, Question 36

Topic: Assessment in maths

Q36

One of the most important purposes of assessment in mathematics at primary school level is to :

  1. (1) find out important learning gaps and likewise make modifications in the pedagogyCorrect answer
  2. (2) prepare learners for secondary and high school mathematics
  3. (3) find out mathematicians of the future
  4. (4) determine learner’s intelligence levels

Solution.

CBSE answer: (1)

Answer: (1) find learning gaps and modify the pedagogy

  1. Assessment at the primary level is assessment for learning.
  2. It shows where children are stuck so the teacher can change how she teaches.
  3. Preparing for higher classes, spotting future mathematicians or measuring intelligence are not its main purpose.

Trap: (4) labelling children by intelligence goes against NCF 2005.