At secondary stage, stress is on comprehension not
Amere formal definitions
Bhands-on experiments
Ctechnology modules
Dco-curricular work
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. mere formal definitions
1. Concepts, principles and laws now appear in the curriculum.
2. The stress should be on comprehension.
3. It should not be on mere formal definitions.
_Source: NCERT, Position Paper of the National Focus Group on Teaching of Science, 5.2.3 Secondary Stage (Classes IX and X)_
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