Q3. A soap cake measures 7 cm in length, 5 cm in breadth and 2.5 cm in height. How many soap cakes can be placed in a cardboard box whose length, breadth and height are, respectively 56 cm, 40 cm and 25 cm?
(a) 64
(b) 640
(c) 6400
(d) 6440
Answer: (b) 640
Volume of one soap-cake = 7 × 5 × 2.5 = 87.5 cc
Volume of cardboard box = 56 × 40 × 25 = 5600 cc
soap-cakes can be placed in a cardboard box= 5600/87.5 = 640
Answer: (b) classical theory of human organization
Teaching method Techniques are based on the classical theory of human organization
Q17. Brainstorming strategy in mathematics teaching is based on
(a) psychological principles
(b) creative thinking
(c) problem-solving principles
(d) All of these
Answer: (d) All of these
Brainstorming sessions are used in conflict resolution, solving Science problems, developing creative thinking, solving maths problems, etc. It helps in achieving a higher order of cognitive and affective objectives.
Q18. BS Bloom educational process includes
(a) educational objectives
(c) change in behaviour
(b) learning experiences
(d) All of the above
Answer: (d) All of the above
It is most often used when designing educational, training and learning processes
Q19. The curriculum is developed in view of
(a) educational objectives
(c) national development
(b) child development
(d) All of these
Answer: (d) All of these
Curriculum refers to the ‘total learning experiences of individuals not only in school by society as well”. Thus, the curriculum is developed in view of National Development, child development and educational objectives.
Q20. The lesson plan means the detailed description which a teacher completes in a
(a) definite period
(b) indefinite period
(c) full day r
(d) None of these
Answer: (a) definite period
A lesson plan is a teacher’s detailed description of the course of instruction or ‘learning trajectory for a lesson that they have to complete in a definite time period.
Q21. The development of lesson planning occurred as a result of
(a) child psychology
(b) gestalt psychology
(c) clinical psychology
(d) All of these
Answer: (b) gestalt psychology
The development of lesson planning occurred as a result of Gestalt Psychology. As this theory, objectives are on creativity, productive thinking at school, motivational factors, classroom management, development of psychological ideas, etc.
Q22. The most reliable scale of measurement is
(a) ratio
(c) interval
(b) ordinal
(d) nominal
Answer: (a) ratio
The most reliable scale of measurement is Ratio. The ratio scale of measurement satisfies all four of the properties, identity, magnitude, equal intervals and minimum value of zero.
Q23. In the scope of educational diagnosis, use is made of
(a) interview
(b) diagnostic test
(c) observation
(d) All of these
Answer: (d) All of these
Educational Diagnosis is made of Interviews, observation, and diagnostic tests. Besides interview and observation, the purpose of the diagnostic test in education is to assess the current state of a student’s progress in a particular area.
Q24. The present examination system is
(a) comprehensive
(b) qualitative
(c) continuous
(d) quantitative
Answer: (d) quantitative
The present examination system is a quantitative type. In India, qualities like independent thinking, problem-solving ability, social competence fall by the wayside as getting high grades become their only goal.
Q25. Evaluation should be done in teaching mathematics
(a) at the time of providing experiences of learning
(b) at the time of clarification of objectives
(c) after the clarification of objectives and providing the experiences of learning
(d) At all the above levels
Answer: (d) At all the above levels
Evaluation in teaching is important at every stage.
Q26. The existing pattern of examination mainly measures the objective of which aspect?
(a) Cognitive aspect
(c) Psychomotor aspect
(b) Affective aspect
(d) None of these
Answer: (a) Cognitive aspect
The existing pattern of examination mainly measures the objective of the cognitive aspect in which evaluation of a child is done only in one area i.e. academics. If he/she gets a good mark in exams he/she will be declared pass otherwise gets failed.
Q27. According to BS Bloom, the domain of learning objectives are
(a) 6 types
(b) 3 types
(c) 4 types
(d) None of these
Answer: (b) 3 types
According to BS Bloom, the domain of learning objectives are of three types:
(i) Cognitive Mental Skills
(ii) Affective Growth in feelings or emotional areas.
(iii) Psychomotor Manual or physical skills
Q28. The emphasis is given to improvement of pupils achievement in
(a) CRT
(c) Diagnostic
(b) NRT
(d) All of these
Answer: (d) All of these
The emphasis is given on improvement of pupils achievement in CRT (Criterion-Referenced Tests), NRT (Norm-Referenced Test) and Diagnostic
Q29. The direct method was originated in
(a) France
(b) Germany
(c) USA
(d) England
Answer: (a) France
Direct Method was originated in France
Q30. For evaluation, the teacher should use
(a) essay type questions
(b) oral testing
(c) objective type questions
(d) All of these
Answer: (d) All of these
For evaluation, the teacher should use essay type, oral testing, and objective type questions.
