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CTET PAPER II 2019 · PYQ · Mathematics Pedagogy · easy

Which of the following statements is true of learning mathematics?

  1. A.Everyone can learn and succeed in mathematics.✓ Correct
  2. B.Girls need extra attention because they are weaker in mathematics.
  3. C.Mathematics is a specialized subject meant for a select few.
  4. D.Informal algorithms are inferior to formal mathematics.

Explanation

Contemporary view of mathematics education holds that everyone can learn and succeed in mathematics given appropriate instruction and support. The other statements reflect stereotypes - girls are not inherently weaker in math, mathematics is for everyone (not a select few), and informal algorithms developed by students are valuable, not inferior to formal methods.
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