Correct Answer - Option 2 : A and D
Mathematics plays a vital role in the education system as it has universal applicability. Mathematical knowledge is used in almost every aspect of our everyday life such as money exchange, etc.
- The mathematical understanding will develop best when the learners learn by doing only.
- The teacher should try to engage every child in the classroom activities, quizzes, and experiments.
Teaching 'Numbers' at the primary level:
- At the primary level, the teacher expects the children to develop a positive attitude and a liking towards mathematics.
- The concept of "numbers" is taught in the primary classes in which they learn the sub-topics of counting, numerals, face value, place value, etc.
- It is not necessary that writing of numbers is taught in a sequence i.e., children might learn to write 9 first and then they learn to write 2.
- Also, writing numbers in numerals i.e., 9 as IX is not encouraged at the primary level.
- Numerals should be introduced only after the learners have experience with counting.
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Intuitive understanding of numbers should be encouraged at the primary level i.e., children will be able to identify the number of objects before counting them.
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Order irrelevance of numbers should be encouraged at the primary level.
- For example, children should first practice writing numbers and then move to number names.
Hence, we can conclude that statements A and D are true regarding teaching 'Numbers' at the primary level.
