Question

Identify the correct statement with respect to the mathematics curriculum. 
1. The concept of fractions should be introduced only at upper primary level. 
2. The concept of negative numbers should be introduced at primary level for better understanding.
3. The concept of area-measurement should be introduced only at upper primary level.
4. The foundation of algebraic thinking can be laid at primary level. 

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : The foundation of algebraic thinking can be laid at primary level. 

The aim of teaching Mathematics at school is to develop useful capabilities, particularly those relating to numeracy- numbers, number operations, measurements, decimal, and percentage. 
The broader aim is to develop the child to think and reason mathematically, to pursue assumptions to their logical conclusions, and to handle abstractions.

A good mathematics curriculum should present suitable learning experiences to foster common needs as citizens and special needs as an individual. The main consideration should be given to desirable pupil growth within the overall purposes of all levels of education.

• In the primary school mathematics curriculum, the following topics have been included;
  • Tessellation
  • Symmetry
  • Patterns
  • Fractions
• The negative numbers concept should be introduced at the upper primary level for better understanding.
• The concept of area measurement should be introduced at both levels as per the conceptual understanding and difficulty level.
• The foundation of algebraic thinking can be laid at the primary level.
• The concept of fractions should be introduced only at the primary level.

Hence, we can conclude that option 4 is correct concerning the mathematics curriculum.