Classroom activities are still often seen as a way to do what?
ARun open-ended investigations
BVerify ideas already stated
CReplace the syllabus
DEntertain visiting officials
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Verify ideas already stated
1. The activity based paradigm is reflected in textbooks but rarely in practice.
2. Activities are seen as a way to verify the ideas or principles in the text.
3. They should instead be a means for open-ended investigations.
_Source: NCERT National Focus Group Position Paper on Teaching of Science, Section 6.2.2 Activity-based teaching_
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