Mathematics · Pedagogy of Mathematics
The National Curriculum Framework 2005 Position Paper on Teaching Mathematics states, "Crude methods of assessment encourage perception of mathematics as mechanical computation." Which of the following most appropriately explains the meaning of this statement?
- 1Computational skills in mathematics are not required at the primary level and should only be focused upon in higher classes.
- 2Computational skills are an important part of mathematics education and hence should be taught exclusively through activities using concrete material.
- 3Only formative assessment methods should be a part of evaluation in school mathematics.
- 4The nature of assessment in mathematics has led to the perception that mathematics comprises only procedures and computational skills required to solve a problem.✓
Correct answer
The nature of assessment in mathematics has led to the perception that mathematics comprises only procedures and computational skills required to solve a problem.
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