Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU) 2010-1st Year B.Ed - – E, Education/Special Education TEACHING OF MATHEMATICS - Question Paper

B.Ed. DEGREE exam –
JUNE, 2010.
First Year
Education/Special Education
TEACHING OF MATHEMATICS
Time : three hours Maximum marks : 75
PART A — (2 ´ 15 = 30 marks)
ans any 2 ques. not exceeding 750 words every.
1. Illustrate how you would conduct a good test in mathematics?

2. How is mathematics defined? define the nature and characteristics of mathematics, giving
illustration.

3. Prepare a lesson plan to teach any topic of your option in mathematics.

PART B — (5 ´ six = 30 marks)
ans any 5 ques. not exceeding 300 words every.
4. List the different types of activities that can be conducted in mathematics club.

5. elaborate the basic principles of programmed instruction?

6. Illustrate how the skill of questioning can be developed through micro teaching.

7. Are you in favor of assignment? Why?

8. What do you mean by micro teaching? elaborate the specific advantages in adopting them for
teacher preparation?

9. What is the use of a flow chart? Prepare a flow chart to solve a mathematical issue and provide the teaching hints.

10. discuss with illustrations the heuristic method of teaching mathematics.

11. How will you use the skill of blackboard writing effectively in the teaching of mathematics?

PART C — (5 ´ three = 15 marks)
ans ALL ques. not exceeding 150 words every.
12. How will you interpret the outcomes of achievement test?

13. Mention any 2 properties of Determinants.

14. elaborate the qualities of good multiple option items?

15. Illustrate with 2 examples, how you can correlate mathematics with nature.

16. What do you mean by 'Concretisation' in teaching mathematics?

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