Question

What does 'cognitive validity' in science education imply according to NCF 2005?

• A. The content should be challenging and push the boundaries of the learner's understanding.
• B. The content should be exclusively focused on rote memorization and recall of facts.
• C. The content should be simplified to the point of being patronizing to the learner.
• D. The content should be intellectually accessible to the learner.

Answer 1

Answer:

D. The content should be intellectually accessible to the learner.

• Cognitive validity means that the content of the science curriculum must be consistent with the student's stage of cognitive development.