NCERT Science Practice Book 8

• The chapters start with a Quick Look which gives a ready reference of important points and definitions of the corresponding NCERT textbook.
• NCERT Corner covers all the objective type questions of the NCERT textbook. It also provides a collection of Exemplar questions.
• Additional Questions section comprises carefully graded questions which evaluate all the skills taught in the textbook.
1. Cognitive abilities - (knowledge, understanding, application) covered in the following types of questions: Recalls facts, laws, principles, formulae; Describes processes, procedures, methods; Explains things; Illustrates with examples; Labels diagrams; Compares, distinguishes, differentiates; Solves problems using formulae; Draws cause and effect; Draws inferences
2. Processes and skills - (observational and experimental) covered in the following types of questions: Identifying, classifying; Detecting similarities and differences; Hypothesizing; Planning an investigation; Selecting procedures; Measuring; Data recording; Interpreting
3. Attitude - (curiosity, respect for evidence, attitude towards living and non-living environment) covered in various questions including Think and Answer types
• Revision material in the form of Tests Papers are given to help in the recapitulation and evaluation of the concepts learnt.