CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF PRIMARY TEACHERS (CPPDPT) Term-End Examination December, 2014
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BES-055 : PEDAGOGY OF MATHEMATICS Time : 2 hours Note :
Maximum Weightage : 70%
All three questions are compulsory. All questions carry equal weightage.
1. Answer the following question in about 600 words. (a) How will you teach Mathematics by integrating it with environmental studies (EVS) ? Give examples. OR (b) Briefly explain the three types of graphical representations of Data. 2.
Answer any four of the following in about 150 words each. (a) Differentiate between conceptual and procedural knowledge. (b) Discuss the importance of Mathematics Club. (c) What are the common mistakes of children in solving addition problems ?
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(d) How will you introduce the concept of 3D shapes ? (e) What group activity will you organise to make children familiar with the skill to estimate weight ? (f) 3.
Explain the concept of leap year.
Answer the following question in about 600 words. "Division problems are most difficult for children." Discuss the reasons for it. List the possible mistakes that children make while attempting division problems. Suggest an activity to overcome difficulties children face while doing 'division' problems.
Answer the following question in about. 600 words. (a) How will you teach Mathematics by integrating it with environmental studies. (EVS) ? Give examples. OR.
600 words. "Division problems are most difficult for children." Discuss the reasons for it. List the possible mistakes that children attempting division problems.
Attempt any four of the following in about. 150 words each : (a) What are the six key themes included in EVS syllabus developed by the NCERT ? (b) How can observation be used as an assessment tool for assessing children performance in EVS ? (c) What
Describe the process of reflection. Why should teachers reflect on their experiences ? Discuss. OR. Explain the importance of communication technology for life long learning. 2. Answer any four of the following questions in about 150 words each : (a)