alleryWhat do meaningful group investigations offer students?
AWork on problems they value
BFewer practical tasks
CFixed teacher answers
DIsolation from peers
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Work on problems they value
1. The paper suggests engaging students in groups in meaningful investigations.
2. These focus on problems they perceive to be significant and important.
3. Students play a major role in designing the investigation, unlike the other options.
_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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