1. At the upper primary stage what should be the objective of science teaching?
A. child should be engaged in learning the principles of science through familiar experiences
B. working with hands to design simple technological units and models
C. child should be continue to learn more about environment and health
D. all of the above
2. Which of the following should be adopted by science teachers in India?
A. rote learning
B. enquiry skills should be supported and strengthened
C. greater emphasis on co-curricular and extra-curricular activities
D. only b and c
3. Which of the following is the innovation in science teaching?
A. children science seminars
B. science and technological fairs
C. children science congress
D. all of the above
4. What will be the appropriate methodology of science teaching at upper primary classes?
A. group activities, discussion with peers
B. text book reading
C. surveys
D. only a and c
5. Learner centered approach differs from teacher centered approach on-
A. linear exposure
B. multiple and divergent exposure
C. disciplinary focus
D. passive reception in learning
6. With respect to science, principle of parsimony is-
A. phenomenon should be explained in most economical way
B. One event is following others- there are causal links
C. truth can ultimate be derived only from direct observation
D. none of the above
7. Which of the following will be the characteristic of a person having scientific temper?
A. open mindedness
B. adopts scientific methodology
C. believe in cause and effect relationship
D. all of the above
8. “Air has weight”, which of the following methodology will be best for learners to teach this fact?
A. lecture method
B. scientific method
C. lecture-demonstration method
D. lecture discussion method
9. Science is cumulative and endless series of empirical observations which result in the formation of concepts and theories. This definition reveals that science is-
A. a product only
B. a process only
C. a process and product both
D. a heap of truth
10. Which of the following will not be enhanced by science teaching?
A. controlling variables
B. observations
C. ability to interpret data
D. experimentation
