TEACHING OF MATHEMATICS IGNOU B.Ed Question Papers 2007 Download

ES-342: TEACHING OF MATHEMATICS

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
Term-End Exarnination
June, 2OO7
ES-342: TEACHING OF MATHEMATICS
Time; 3 hours Maximum Weightage : 70%
Note:

(i) All the four questions are compulsory.
(ii) All the questions carry equal weightage.

1. Answer the following question in about 600 words.

Explain the meanings of ‘lnduction’ and ‘Deduction’ in mathematics. Differentiate between Inductive and Deductive methods of teaching mathematics. Illustrate with examples how these methods work.

OR

Discus the nature and development of mathematics as a subject. Describe in detail the contribution of Indian mathematicians to the development of mathematics.

2. Answer the following question in about 600 words.

Formulate objectives and identify learning experiences to teach any one of the following topics to the secondary students:

(i) Elementary number theory

(ii) Linear equations and Inequations

(iii) Similarity of triangles and its applications

3. Write short notes on any five of the following in about 120 words each :

(i) Place of mathematics in school curriculum

(ii) Role of practice in teaching mathematics

(iii) Teaching of graphs

(iv) Laboratory method of teaching mathematics

(v) Trigonometry, heights and distances

(vi) Teaching computing and flow-charting

(vii) Evaluation in mathematics

(viii) Lesson planning in mathematics teaching

4. Answer the following question in about 600 words.
Discuss, with example(s), how you will introduce the concept of statistics in the class. Explain your detailed strategy including teaching points, teaching methods and teaching aids while teaching statistics at secondary school stage.

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