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CTET 8 Feb 2026 Paper 1, Question 45

Topic: Pedagogy of mathematics

Q45

According to National Curriculum Framework 2005, mathematics curriculum must incorporate mathematical processes which are :

  1. (1) Memorization and application of formulae and multiplication tables in problem solving
  2. (2) Problem solving using estimation, approximations and spatial reasoningCorrect answer
  3. (3) Doing quick mental calculations
  4. (4) Teaching and learning of procedures of problem solving

Solution.

CBSE answer: (2)

Answer: (2) Problem solving using estimation, approximations and spatial reasoning

  1. NCF 2005 asks the maths curriculum to build processes, not just content.
  2. Its list includes problem solving, estimation and approximation, visualisation and spatial reasoning, patterns, reasoning and proof, and connections.
  3. Option (2) matches these processes.

Trap: (1) and (3) stress memory and speed, which NCF 2005 moves away from.