According to National Curriculum Framework 2005, Which of the following represents one of the most desirable feature of a mathematics text book at primary level?

Option 4 : It should present the mathematical problems that are contextual and related to life experiences of children.

Textbooks are collections of standardized subject material that must be taught to the students.

• They help in the teaching-learning process as well as, maintenance of previously acquired knowledge and the correlation of theoretical knowledge with real-life situations.

 Features of a mathematics textbook at the primary level-

• Students' daily requirements, as well as their physical and social environments, should be addressed in the textbook.
• It should be by the goals and objectives of mathematics instruction in a particular class.
• The textbook should be well illustrated with diagrams and figures wherever needed.
• Concepts must be presented from concrete to abstract.
• The subject matter of the textbook should be contextual and related to the real-life experiences of children.
• It should provide enough material to encourage students to address challenges in the classroom and their everyday life.
• Concepts should be linked to higher classes.

Hence, we conclude that one of the most desirable features of a mathematics textbook at the primary level is that it should present the mathematical problems that are contextual and related to the life experiences of children.

Hint

• The attractive cover page is a secondary thing but the main focus of mathematics textbooks at the primary level should be on relating lessons to everyday life.
• Primary mathematics teaching should be based on problem-solving activities that provide various opportunities to master their skills, not on algorithms or formulas.