Mathematics · Pedagogy of Mathematics
The following is a conversation between two pre-service teachers regarding their school experience of mathematics: Teacher A: 'I was quite good at mathematics at school but I am frightened of going back to teach it because I think I have forgotten most of what I learnt.' Teacher B: 'I got through examinations by simply learning the rules, facts and procedures.' Which of the following inferences is most appropriate for the given situation?
- 1Teacher A is incapable of becoming a good mathematics teacher, but Teacher B is capable as they performed well in examinations.
- 2Both were encouraged in their childhood to learn by rote, without understanding.✓
- 3Both have successfully overcome the fear of mathematics.
- 4Both were careless towards mathematics in their childhood.
Correct answer
Both were encouraged in their childhood to learn by rote, without understanding.
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