alleryWhich practice inspires upper primary students?
ALife stories of scientists
BDaily memorising of formulae
CWeekly rank listings
DCopying textbook diagrams
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Life stories of scientists
1. The paper lists several pedagogic practices for this stage.
2. Biographical narratives of scientists and inventors are a useful practice to inspire students.
3. Rank lists and rote copying do not inspire.
_Source: NCERT, Position Paper of the National Focus Group on Teaching of Science, 5.2.2 Upper Primary Stage (Classes VI to VIII)_
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