Analysis of the 2

possible cases
Ignoring the NCF
Usually, Teachers do not investigate the prior
knowledge of the students and just teach new
concepts.

Adhering to the NCF

Teachers are encouraged to use the
students prior knowledge to teach new
concepts.

Analysis of the 2
possible cases
Ignoring the NCF
The students problem solving skills are usually
applied only to exam style questions.

Adhering to the NCF

In section 4.4, the NCF encourages the
students to use their problem solving
skills and strategies to routine problems
as well.

Analysis of the 2
possible cases
Ignoring the NCF
As long as the answers are good, the teachers do
not really care if the students have really understood
the concepts.

Adhering to the NCF

In section 4.4 , the NCF demands that
the concepts are well understood .
Moreover, the student should be able to
think critically and make predictions as
well.

Analysis of the 2
possible cases
Ignoring the NCF
Teachers mostly stick to the syllabus and are exam
oriented.

Adhering to the NCF

Section 1.4.1 requires that students
develop emotional, social and moral
intelligence to achieve a sense of well
being.