Mathematics · Pedagogy of Mathematics
A primary grade mathematics teacher distributes various circular cut-outs and rectangular strips to different groups of students in her class. She then asks them to use the material and solve the following question: 'Sum of which fractions would make 12?' Such questions:
- 1should be discouraged as they lead to the development of misconceptions related to fractions
- 2are too difficult for children to solve at this level
- 3should be encouraged as they lead to multiple correct open-ended answers✓
- 4should be discouraged as multiple answers have no place in mathematics
Correct answer
should be encouraged as they lead to multiple correct open-ended answers
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