alleryWhich is a major deficiency of current science examinations?
AThey are too practical
BThey miss genuine understanding
CThey are held every month
DThey test only laboratory skills
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. They miss genuine understanding
1. The science paper does not really assess genuine understanding.
2. It mostly has formal theory questions that rote learning can handle.
3. There are hardly any unconventional, challenging or experiment-based questions.
_Source: NCERT Position Paper, National Focus Group on Teaching of Science, 6.5 Examination System_
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