Test Papers / Previous Question Papers of IGNOU ES342 Teaching of Mathematics ES342 Teaching of Mathematics December 2005

Time: 3 hours
Maximum Weightage: 70%

Note: (i) All the four questions are compulsory.
(ii) All the questions carry equal weightage.

1. Answer the following question in about 600 words.

Discuss Problem-Solving approach in teaching of Mathematics. Illustrate with examples.

OR

Discuss Laboratory Approach to teaching of Mathematics. Illustrate with examples.

2. Answer the following question in about 600 words:

Formulate objectives and identify learning experiences to teach any one of the following topics to the secondary students:

(i) Flow Chart

(ii) Volume and Surface area of Cube and Cuboid

(iii) Discount

3. Write short notes on any five of the following in about 120 words each:

(i) Preparation of Unit/Lesson plan

(ii) Oral and Written work

(iii) Teaching of L.C.M. and H.C.F.

(iv) Teaching of Linear Equations in two variables

(v) Pictorical Presentation of Data

(vi) Teaching of Similar Triangles

(vii) Teaching of Volume and Surface Area of a Cone

(viii) Teaching of Instalment Buying

4. Answer the following question in about 600 words.

While teaching Mathematics, you must have come across difficult concepts. Mention any two such concepts. How did you teach these concepts effectively using material? Illustrate in about 600 words.