alleryHow should a good science textbook counter rote learning?
ABy adding more definitions
BBy giving longer summaries
CBy asking meaningful questions
DBy listing facts in bold type
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. By asking meaningful questions
1. The paper says textbooks should counter rote learning by raising meaningful and interesting questions.
2. They should also emphasize applications and problem-solving.
3. More definitions, summaries or bold facts would encourage memorization instead.
_Source: NCERT Position Paper, Teaching of Science, Multiplicity of good textbooks_
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