CTET PAPER I 2021 · PYQ · Mathematics Pedagogy / Geometry · easy
Identify the correct statement with regard to introducing the concept of triangles at primary level.
A.Definition of a triangle should be provided first.
B.Children should only be exposed to equilateral triangles to avoid confusion.
C.Children should be exposed to triangles of all types but exposure to other figures should be avoided.
D.Children should be exposed to triangles of all types and also to other figures.✓ Correct
Explanation
At the primary level, geometry teaching follows the van Hiele level of visualization. Children should be exposed to a variety of shapes including all types of triangles along with other figures so that they can compare, contrast, and identify the defining features of a triangle. Restricting them to only one type or avoiding other figures hinders concept formation, and formal definitions should emerge from exploration rather than being given first.
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