Test Papers / Previous Question Papers of IGNOU ES342 Teaching of Mathematics June 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 the need and importance of Mathematics in school curriculum.

OR

Discuss the principles of formulating the Mathematics curriculum.

2. Answer the following question in about 600 words.

Formulate objectives, select learning experiences to teach any one of the following topics to Secondary school teachers :

(i) Quadratic Equations

(ii) Perimeter and Area of plane figures

(iii) Percent

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

(a) Heuristic or Discovery method

(b) Meaning of evaluation

(c) Congruence of Triangles

(d) Simple Interest

(e) Polynomials in one variable

(f) Histogram and Frequency Polygon

(g) Different types of quadrilaterals and their inter-relation

(h) Definitions of trigonometric ratios

4. Answer the following question in about 600 words.

Describe the purposes of 'tests'. Choose a topic from amongst those you have taught and write five items each for

(i) true-false

(ii) multiple choice and

(iii) matching type objective test.