CTET PAPER I 2021 · PYQ · Nature of Mathematics · medium
Which of the following statements is NOT correct with regard to nature of mathematics?
A.Argumentation skill is important in construction of mathematical knowledge.
B.Mathematical concepts are hierarchical in nature.
C.Primary level mathematics is concrete and does not require abstraction.✓ Correct
D.Mathematics uses special vocabulary to communicate ideas precisely.
Explanation
Even at the primary level, mathematics involves abstraction. When children learn that the symbol '3' represents the quantity of three objects regardless of what those objects are, they are engaging in abstraction. Number itself is an abstract concept. While primary mathematics uses concrete materials and contexts, the goal is to gradually develop abstract thinking. The other statements are correct: argumentation builds mathematical knowledge, concepts are hierarchical (later concepts build on earlier ones), and mathematics uses precise vocabulary.
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