CTET PAPER I 2019 · PYQ · Teaching Geometry · medium
Identify a desirable practice for teaching Geometry at primary level?
Answer
The correct answer is C: Children should be given ample opportunities to develop an intuitive understanding of space.. Children should be given ample opportunities to develop an intuitive understanding of space through exploration, manipulation of shapes, and engagement with their spatial environment. This experiential approach builds strong geometric foundations.
A.Geometry at primary level should be limited to recognition of simple basic shapes.
B.The teacher should begin by giving clear definitions of simple shapes and showing examples.
C.Children should be given ample opportunities to develop an intuitive understanding of space.✓ Correct
D.Developing extensive geometric vocabulary need not be an objective at primary level.
Explanation
Children should be given ample opportunities to develop an intuitive understanding of space through exploration, manipulation of shapes, and engagement with their spatial environment. This experiential approach builds strong geometric foundations. Limiting geometry to shape recognition is too restrictive, starting with formal definitions is developmentally inappropriate (van Hiele's levels suggest visual recognition precedes analysis), and developing geometric vocabulary IS important at primary level along with intuitive understanding.
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