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The statement "Mathematics opens the flexible ways of thinking about the world", is :

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CTET 2022 Paper 2 Maths Question Paper (Jan-27-2023) (Eng-Hin-Skt)
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True, since mathematics provides opportunity to the children to enhance problem solving and reasoning skills

Mathematics as a discipline develops logical reasoning, problem-solving ability and flexible thinking, and it is not merely a set of rules to be memorised.

The given statement is true because mathematics gives children genuine opportunities to reason, analyse and solve problems in varied ways, which broadens how they think about the world.

The statement is not true for the reason that mathematics teaches rote memorisation of rules and algorithms, since contemporary understanding emphasises reasoning and understanding over memorisation.

It is also not false on the grounds of blocking critical thinking or creativity, since mathematics, when taught meaningfully, actively fosters both of these abilities.

Hence, the statement is true because mathematics provides opportunity to children to enhance their problem-solving and reasoning skills.

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