Correct Answer - Option 1 : Observation
Mathematics is a man-made, well-disciplined subject, which deals with abstract concepts and things. It has its own language, its own tools, and mode of operation to help people in a proper understanding of nature’s work and complicated problems of life. The three basic groups of mathematical concepts that are essential in all topics included in the mathematics curriculum at the primary school level are numbers and operations on numbers, spatial thinking, and measurement.
Children’s Development of Mathematical Concepts:
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Measuring: In pre schoolers or Kindergartner, a student may be learning simple measurements using non-standard units, such as measuring how long something is using paper clips or blocks, instead of a ruler. They come to learn how to classify objects based on weight (heavy/light); capacity (holds more/less); and length (long/short).
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Time: They understand concepts such as morning, afternoon, and night and words that describe time such as before, after, or next, to name a few. In school, they may be learning the days of the week, and how to read a calendar. They learn that a year is longer than a month, and a month is longer than a week, etc.
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Predicting: Through experiences, children start to make predictions about what will happen next. For example, if they see it is raining out, they may predict that there will be indoor recess at school.
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Problem-solving: Children at this age can solve simple problems.
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Cause and effect relationships: They understand if they go out in the rain, they will get wet. If they take their friend’s crackers, they can predict the effects of their actions: they will have more crackers, their friend will have fewer, and their friend may become angry.
Most appropriate to assess children's understanding of Mathematical concepts in Class I is observation.
- Classroom observation needs to focus on what the students are doing and how teacher practice affects this.
- Observing Classroom Activity when given a task to solve (Related to number System)
- Introduction to an Observation Framework which helps in the teaching-learning process.
- The Context of a Lesson Observation
Hence, we can conclude that observation is most appropriate to assess children's understanding of Mathematical concepts in Class I.
