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QUESTIONS BANK FOR B.ED. COURSE. - 2015-17SEMESTER-II

ONPADAGOGY OF MATHEMATICS TEACHING, COURSE-VII (A) (1.2.7A.)

BYSri RAMESH CHANDRA MAHATO

Sponsored teachers` training college, Purulia(Under SIDHO – KANHO – BIRSHA UNIVERSITY)

UNIT-I: NATURE AND THEORETICAL ASPECTS OF MATHEMATICS EDUCATION.

A. VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTION (Each question carry on probable 2 marks).1. What is meant by nature of Mathematics?2. What is meant by foundation of mathematics?3. What is basic or pure mathematics?4. What is mathematical analysis?5. What is meant by correlation in different school subjects?6. Give an example where mathematics is used in Economics.7. What is the historical meaning of mathematics?8. What is the scientific meaning of mathematics?9. What are the stages of cognitive development according to Bruner?10. Give an example to show the application of algebra in geometry.

B. SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTION (Each question carry on probable 4 TO 6 marks).1. . Discuss the symbol and language with example in mathematics at secondary level.2. “Mathematics as a science of reasoning”- Explain it.3. “Mathematics as a science of symbol”- Explain it.4. “The life span of man is increased due to recent innovation in Mathematics” – Substantiate this

statement.5. Mention the nature of mathematics.6. What is language of mathematics? Write the characteristics of its.7. Differentiate the pure mathematics and applied mathematics.8. Discuss the necessity of mathematics study.9. How is Mathematics related to education?10. How is Mathematics related to Biology?11. How is Mathematics related to medical science?12. How is Mathematics related to agriculture?13. How is Mathematics related to politics?14. Discuss the correlation of different branches of mathematics at secondary level.15. Why should we study the history of Mathematics?

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C. ESSAY TYPE QUESTION (Each question carry on probable 6 to 8 marks).1. Discuss the history of mathematics with emphasis of Indian mathematician.2. Discuss, with example, the psychological theory of Piaget in teaching Mathematics. How does it

help teacher in teaching mathematics?3. Briefly discuss Bruner`s approaches to learning and instructions. Why is it particularly pertinent to import

mathematics knowledge at lower classes?4. Mention the significance and importance of Skinner`s theory in learning mathematics. 5. Discuss the importance of Vygotsky`s theory in learning mathematics.6. Mention the significance of Dienes`s theory in learning of mathematics.

UNIT-II: AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF TEACHING MATHEMATICS AND PREPARATION OF RELEVANT CURRICULUM AND TEXT BOOKS.

A. VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTION (Each question carry on probable 2 marks).

1. What are the basic differences between aims and objectives of teaching mathematics at secondary level?

2. What are the knowledge base objectives of mathematics teaching?3. What are the application base objectives of mathematics teaching?4. What are the understanding base objectives of mathematics teaching?5. What are the skill base objectives of mathematics teaching?6. Write some two characteristics of good curriculum in mathematics teaching.7. Which issues are concerns for curriculum construction of mathematics? 8. What are the needs of mathematics textbooks?9. Write two characteristics of good textbook of mathematics.

B. SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTION (Each question carry on probable 4 TO 6 marks).1. What is the modern concept of mathematics curriculum?2. Write the difference between traditional and modern curriculum.3. Discuss about the place of mathematics in school curriculum.4. Discuss the need and importance of textbook of mathematics.5. Mention the characteristics of good textbook of mathematics.

C. ESSAY TYPE QUESTION (Each question carry on probable 6 to 8 marks).1. State major educational aims and objectives of teaching mathematics at the secondary level.

Explain what should do for successful attainment of each value.2. Discuss the aims and objectives of teaching mathematics at the higher secondary level and

mention present syllabus of this stage.3. Discuss the principles of curriculum construction in mathematics.4. Discuss the basic principle of mathematics textbook preparation.

UNIT-III: MATHEMATICS TEACHER AND TEACHING LEARNING PROCESS IN MATHEMATICS.

A. VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTION (Each question carry on probable 2 marks).1. What is meant by method of teaching mathematics?2. What are the different between mode and method in teaching mathematics?3. What is the purpose of learning by discover?



4. What is problem solving method?5. Indicate four characteristic of problem solving method.6. Write down the step of problem solving method for solves a mathematical problem in teaching

mathematics.7. Write four importance of problem solving method.8. Indicate four limitation of problem solving method.9. Define analysis method with example in teaching mathematics.10. Write down four characteristic of analysis method.11. Define synthesis method with example in teaching mathematics.12. Write down four characteristic of synthesis method.13. Indicate two important & two limitation of analysis method in teaching mathematics.14. Indicate two important & two limitation of synthesis method in teaching mathematics.15. What is mean by heuristic approach in teaching mathematics?16. Indicate four characteristic of heuristic method.17. Discuss the role of a teacher in heuristic method for solving a problem in teaching mathematics.18. Write down four advantage of heuristic method.19. Write down four limitation of heuristic method.20. For what type of lesson is heuristic method suitable?21. What is the position of the teacher in heuristic method?22. What is lesson plan?23. Indicate two principle of planning a lesson.24. What is meant by planning a lesson of a unit?25. Write down the difference type of lesson plan.

ORClassify the lesson plan on the basis of aims & objectives.

26. What is knowledge lesson?27. Indicate four important of planning of lesson.28. Indicate four limitation of planning a lesson.29. Specify the role of supervised study in a classroom.30. Specify the role of home work in teaching mathematics.31. Clearly bring out to precautions while chalk-board for solving a problem.32. Specify the role of instant evaluation in a class after complete the lesson.33. How does mathematical induction differ from ordinary induction?34. What is learning resources in mathematics?35. Indicate four important of learning resources in teaching of mathematics.36. What is meant by improvised instructional aids in teaching mathematics?37. Specify two uses of computer in teaching mathematics.38. Write the meaning of pedagogy.39. What is meant by pedagogical analysis?40. What is called learning design?41. What is the objective of learning design in teaching mathematics?



B. SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTION (Each question carry on probable 4 TO 6 marks)1. Write the difference between synthesis and analysis method.2. Write the difference between problem solving method and heuristic method.3. Discuss the procedure of heuristic method in teaching mathematics.4. What points should be kept mind while planning a unit.5. Write the difference between a unit plane and a daily lesson plan.6. Discuss the principle of planning a lesson.7. Explain the need for preparing lesson plans for classroom teaching of Mathematics.8. Discuss the process of uses of writing board and their precautions for solving a problem in

mathematics.9. How to improved effectiveness of the teaching mathematics for using writing board?10. Justify the need of model & chart in mathematics resources for effective teaching of

mathematics?11. What are the professional competencies required to become an ideal mathematics teacher?12. Discuss the stages of project method.13. Discuss the stages of problem solving method with an example.14. Explain the laboratory method with an example.15. Mention the needs of pedagogical analysis.16. Mention the way of professional growth of mathematics teacher.

C. ESSAY TYPE QUESTION (Each question carry on probable 6 to 8 marks).1. Discuss, with suitable examples, inductive and Deductive method of teaching mathematics at secondary

stage.2. What do you mean by Analytic Method? How it helps to prove theory in Geometry? (Give two

examples). When and how should the Synthetic method be used?3. Discuss different type of learning resources used in teaching mathematics? How CAI helps in

mathematics teaching? 4. Answer the following questions (Each question carry on 10 marks)

a. Topic: - Equation (Class-VIII)i. Divide the major teaching unit into suitable sub-units.ii. Choose any sub –unit and write down six behavioural objectives for the sub unit (at least

one objective should be given for each of knowledge, understanding and applications).iii. Give your strategy for teaching the sub-unit.

b. Topic: - Theorem related to properties of Parallelogram (Class-VIII).i. Divide the major teaching unit into suitable sub-units.ii. Draw and describe the teaching aids required for the sub-unit, also indicate mode of use.iii. Preparation a criterion text (only six questions) with table of specification.

c. Topic: - Application of quadratic equation (Class-X).i. Frame one problem from life-situation and translate it into quadratic equation.ii. Write down all questions sequentially which you will put to your students while solving the

problem in the class.iii. Write down the name of teaching aids which should be used in teaching the problem.

d. Topic:- Ratio and Proposition (Class-X)i. Divide the major teaching unit into suitable sub-units.ii. Chose any sub-unit and give strategy for teaching the sub-unit.iii. Show its application in Algebra and Geometry with one example for each.



UNIT-IV: MATHEMATICS EDUCATION IN A CROSS-CULTURAL PERSPECTIVE.

A. VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTION (Each question carry on probable 2 marks).1. What is mathematics phobia?2. What is meant by mathematics laboratory?3. What are the essential drawing instruments for mathematics laboratory?4. Give two reasons for importance of mathematics laboratory.5. Specify the role of mathematics laboratory in teaching mathematics.6. What is mathematics club?7. Who are the gifted learners?8. Who are the slow learners?9. Write some characteristics of slow learners?10. Write some characteristics of gifted learners?

B. SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTION (Each question carry on probable 4 TO 6 marks).1. What are the psychological symptoms of mathematics phobia?2. Discuss the importance of mathematics club.3. What are the differences of mathematics club & classroom teaching in teaching mathematics?4. Discuss the difference kind of suggested activities for a mathematics club. 5. Do you think mathematics laboratory is needed to mathematics at secondary level?6. Discuss the importance of mathematics laboratory in teaching mathematics.7. Give the list of equipment which you would like to have for the mathematics laboratory

meant for secondary classes of your school.8. Suggest enrichment programmes in Mathematics for the gifted children. 9. How to manage a slow learner in your classroom? 10. Discuss the role of Laboratory in teaching Mathematics. 11. Write the causes of learner’s backwardness.12. Discuss the effective environment for mathematics teaching.

C. ESSAY TYPE QUESTION (Each question carry on probable 6 to 8 marks).1. How will you take steps to organize a laboratory of mathematics in your own school?2. Justify the need of mathematics laboratory for effective teaching of mathematics.3. How will take steps to organize a club of mathematics in your society or area?4. Discuss the causes and remedies of mathematics phobia in learners.5. Briefly describe about the materials and equipments for mathematics laboratory.

UNIT-V: ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION.A. VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTION (Each question carry on probable 2 marks).

1. Write the meaning of assessment.2. Write some objectives of assessment.3. What is internal assessment with example?4. What is external assessment with example?5. What is self-assessment?6. Mention any four types of assessment in mathematics.7. What is educational evaluation?8. What is diagnostics evaluation?9. What is nominal scale?



10. What is called ordinal scale?11. What is meant by reliability of a test?12. What is meant by objectivity of a test?13. Which errors are occurred at the time of preparing the test?14. What is survey test?15. What is prognostics test?16. What is continuous and comprehensive evaluation?17. What is continuous evaluation?18. What is comprehensive evaluation?

B. SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTION (Each question carry on probable 4 TO 6 marks).1. Write short notes on assessment of mathematics.2. Classify the objective type test or new type test with example in each case in mathematics

learning.3. Write the advantage and disadvantage of internal assessment.4. Write the advantage and disadvantage of external assessment.5. Write the advantage and disadvantage of self-assessment.6. What is formative and summative evaluation in mathematics teaching? With example.7. What are the objectives and factors of diagnostics evaluation?8. Mention the differences between internal and external evaluation.

C. ESSAY TYPE QUESTION (Each question carry on probable 6 to 8 marks).1. Discuss the criteria of good tools for assessing mathematics learning (Reliability, Validity,

Objectivity, and Administrability, Diagnosticity, and Student consciousness, Motivation for the student and Utility).OR, Discuss the characteristic of a good test in mathematics learning.

2. Briefly discuss the different scales of measurement in mathematics, with example.3. Briefly explain the different types of test items.4. Write the benefit of continuous and comprehensive evaluation to teacher and learner.

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