alleryWhich feature of mathematics is central to why many children fear it?
AIts focus on pure speed
BIts group work demands
CIts use of many tools
DIts cumulative nature
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Its cumulative nature
1. Learning in mathematics builds on earlier ideas, so one gap spreads to later topics.
2. This is why remedial work must trace back to the missing base idea.
3. Speed, tools and group work are not named as the central cause of fear.
_Source: NCERT National Focus Group Position Paper on Teaching of Mathematics, 4.1 Fear and Failure_
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