alleryOpen book examination moves away from
Apractical experiments
Bmere information seeking
Cinternal assessment
Dgroup project work
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. mere information seeking
1. Examinations should assess practical skills, data analysis and application of knowledge.
2. Open book examination is one way to move away from mere information seeking questions.
3. It does not replace practicals or group projects.
_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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