CTET PAPER II 2021 · PYQ · Mathematics Pedagogy / Problem Solving · easy
Which of the following is most appropriate strategy for teaching students to solve mathematical problems?
Answer
The correct answer is D: Students should be encouraged to view a problem from many perspectives.. Effective problem-solving pedagogy encourages students to view problems from multiple perspectives, fostering creativity, flexibility, and deeper understanding. Discouraging guess-and-verify limits exploratory thinking.
A.Guess and verify approach should be strictly discouraged.
B.The list of formulae required for solving the given set of problems should be provided in the beginning.
C.Teacher should begin by explaining the steps required for obtaining the solutions of the problems.
D.Students should be encouraged to view a problem from many perspectives.✓ Correct
Explanation
Effective problem-solving pedagogy encourages students to view problems from multiple perspectives, fostering creativity, flexibility, and deeper understanding. Discouraging guess-and-verify limits exploratory thinking. Providing formulae upfront promotes rote application rather than reasoning. Teacher-led step-by-step explanations reduce student agency and problem-solving skills. Multi-perspective approaches align with constructivist and inquiry-based pedagogy.
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