alleryProcess skills are stressed because they are
Aeasier to test than facts
Bless useful than content
Cmore enduring for the learner
Dneeded only by scientists
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. more enduring for the learner
1. The curriculum should stress content but, more importantly, process skills.
2. Process skills are more enduring and help the learner cope with an ever changing field.
3. Content is not ignored, and skills are not only for scientists.
_Source: NCERT, Position Paper of the National Focus Group on Teaching of Science, 5.1 Aims of Science Education_
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