Test Papers / Previous Question Papers of IGNOU ES342 Teaching of Mathematics December 2006

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 in detail the need and significance of teaching mathematics at secondary school stage. Give suitable examples in support of your answer.

OR

What is meant by 'evaluation'? Discuss the role of evaluation in improving the teaching - learning process in mathematics. illustrate with examples wherever needed.

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) Exponents and Logarithms

(ii) LCM and HCF

(iii) Circle, its circumference and area

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

(i) Relevance of Assignment and Home-work

(ii) Role of Teaching Aids

(iii) Use of Intuition and Logic in mathematics

(iv) Teaching of Rational Numbers

(v) Teaching of Trigonometrical Ratios

(vi) Teaching of Stocks and Shares

(vii) Teaching "Division" of Polynomials

4. Answer the following question in about 600 words.

Discuss in detail the desirable characteristics of a good instructional strategy in mathematics. Explain the various steps taken in developing and implementing such a strategy.