Whose last step is remedial teaching?

• Inquiry model

• Interpretive teaching

• Diagnostic teaching

• None of the above

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The assessment in science should focus on

• getting accurate results while conducting the experiments

• the ability to make neat and clear diagrams

• the understanding of concepts and processes

• precise definitions and correct answers

Which of the following makes) good open-ended question(s)?

• What difficulties would we face if our bodies did not have muscles in them?

• What is the difference between the stem of a rose plant, mango tree, and tulsi?

• Snake and snail have very different styles of movement. Why is it so?

• Observe various roots and write their features.

Sometimes the students have alternative conceptions related to various science concepts. What should the science teacher do?

• Ignore their ideas

• Help the students revisit their ideas through various activities

• Scold the students for having non-scientific ideas

• Tell the students that their ideas are 'wrong' and teach them the correct concept

Which of the following statements indicate(s) a good science classroom?

1. The learners devise their own experiments and record their observations.
2. The learners observe the demonstration by the teacher and write its steps.
3. The learners are free to ask many questions.
4. The teacher, along with the textbook, uses multiple resources to teach.

• Only B

• B and D

• A, C and D

• A and C

Somia usually takes her Class VII students on a field trip. Which of the following could be the objective(s)?

1. It provides concrete experiences for students.
2. She can give them assignments and projects for formative assessment.
3. It enhances the process skills of students.
4. It saves her teaching time

• Only A

• Only D

• B and C

• A, B and C

Which one of the following assessment strategies is most appropriate to assess the experimental skills of students in a science classroom?

• Checklist

• Concept mapping

• Paper-pencil test

• Practical record

"Open a water tap. Adjust the flow so that it forms a thin stream. Charge a refill. Bring it near the water stream. Observe what happens. Write a short report on the activity."

The skill (s) developed in the students through this activity is/are

• observation, experimentation and creativity

• Only observation

• Only experimentation

• observation, experimentation and communication

Which of the following strategies are most appropriate for a teacher to teach the topic 'Save Energy'?

1. Ask students to write slogans on saving energy.
2. Write at least five ways to save energy.
3. Make a model/project to depict energy saving.
4. Encourage students to save energy in various ways in their lives.

• A, B and D

• A, C and D

• B, C and D

• A, B and C

Read the passage and answer the following question.

A teacher of Class VIII demonstrates the following activity in her class

"The teacher takes a small amount of sulphur in a spoon and burns it. She then puts the spoon into a tumbler with a lid to ensure that the gas produced does not escape. After a few minutes, she adds water to the tumbler."

What happens if blue and red litmus papers are put into the tumbler?

• Blue litmus turns red

• No change in both

• Blue litmus remains blue

• Red litmus turns blue