alleryWhat should the periodic tests at upper primary level include?
AOnly written papers
BWritten and practical parts
COnly a practical file
DOnly multiple-choice items
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Written and practical parts
1. The paper says periodic tests should have both a written and an experimental component.
2. Practising teachers should set the question papers.
3. Written-only, file-only or multiple-choice-only tests miss practical and problem-solving skills.
_Source: NCERT Position Paper, National Focus Group on Teaching of Science, 5.2.2 Upper Primary Stage (Classes VI to VIII)_
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