Understanding the principles of development of a child helps a teacher in

• identifying the economic background of the learner

• rationalizing why the learner ought to be taught

• effectively catering to the different learning styles of learners

• identifying the social status of the learner

The statement 'Men are generally more intelligent than women'

• maybe true

• shows gender bias

• is true for different domains of intelligence

• is true

Irfan breaks toys and dismantles them to explore their components. What would you do?

• Always keep a close watch
  
  

• Encourage his inquisitive nature and channelise his energy
  
  

• Make him understand that toys should not be broken
  
  

• Never let Irfan play with toys

Christina took her class for a field trip and after corning back, she discussed the trip with her students. It may be connotated as

• assessment for learning
  
  

• learning for assessment
  
  

• learning of assessment
  
  

• assessment of learning

Every learner is unique means that

• learners do not have any common qualities, nor do they share common goals
  
  

• a common curriculum for all learners is not possible
  
  

• it is impossible to develop the potential of learners in a heterogeneous class
  
  

• no two learners are alike in their abilities, interests and talents

Creative answers require

• content-based questions
  
  

• open-ended questions
  
  

• a highly disciplined classroom
  
  

• direct teaching and direct questions

Learners should not be encouraged to

• actively interact with other learners in group work
  
  

• participate in as many co-curricular activities as possible
  
  

• memorise all the answers to questions which the teacher may ask
  
  

• ask as many questions as possible both inside and outside the class

Which of the following is not an appropriate tool for Formative Assessment?

• Oral questions
  
  

• Term test
  
  

• Quiz and games
  
  

• Assignment

Multilingual character of Indian society should be seen as

• a resource for enrichment of school life
  
  

• a challenge to teacher's capacity to motivate students to learn
  
  

• a factor that makes school life a complex experience for the learners
  
  

• a hindrance in teaching-learning process

Diagnosis of the gaps in the learning of students should be followed by

• intensive drill and practice
  
  

• systematic revision of all lessons
  
  

• reporting the findings to learners and parents
  
  

• appropriate remedial measures