Knowledge Check: EVS Methodology
Teaching Methodology – Knowledge Check
History, Nature and Definitions of Social Studies
Q1: The main nature of Social Studies as a school subject is?
A) Purely history-based
B) Integrated and life-centred
C) Only geography-focused
D) Only exam-oriented
Q2: Social Studies mainly helps students to understand?
A) Natural laws
B) Structure of atoms
C) Social environment and society
D) Medical science
Q3: Which characteristic best represents the nature of Social Studies?
A) Teacher-centred
B) Memory-based only
C) Child-centred and activity-based
D) Theory-only approach
Aims, Values and Instructional Objectives
Q4: The main aim of teaching Social Studies in schools is to develop?
A) Scientists
B) Engineers
C) Responsible citizens
D) Authors
Q5: Instructional objectives mainly help a teacher to?
A) Punish students
B) Select appropriate content and methods
C) Avoid planning
D) Reduce student participation
Q6: Which domain focuses on attitudes, values and interest?
A) Cognitive
B) Psychomotor
C) Affective
D) Physical
Methods of Teaching and Remedial Measures
Q7: Which method is most suitable for teaching local social problems?
A) Lecture method
B) Project method
C) Dictation method
D) Memorization method
Q8: For improving map reading skills, the best remedial strategy is?
A) Dictation practice
B) Physical exercise
C) Repeated map practice and labeling
D) Silent reading
Q9: Storytelling is mainly used in Social Studies to?
A) Increase textbook pages
B) Make learning interesting and value-oriented
C) Reduce syllabus content
D) Test memorization only
Instructional Material, TLM and Resource Utilization
Q10: Which of the following is a visual TLM?
A) Radio talk
B) Map
C) Debate
D) Interview
Q11: Low-cost teaching aids in Social Studies usually include?
A) Expensive models only
B) Virtual reality systems
C) Hand-drawn charts and local materials
D) Satellite images only
Q12: The local community as a teaching resource helps students to?
A) Avoid textbooks
B) Understand real-life social roles
C) Learn only theory
D) Reduce learning interest
Curriculum, Textbook and Instructional Planning
Q13: Which comes first in instructional planning?
A) Lesson plan
B) Unit plan
C) Curriculum
D) Textbook
Q14: A lesson plan mainly helps the teacher to?
A) Control students only
B) Plan step-by-step classroom activities
C) Avoid teaching aids
D) Reduce teaching time
Q15: Which planning connects yearly syllabus distribution?
A) Daily plan
B) Annual plan
C) Question paper plan
D) Seating plan
Assessment, Evaluation and CCE
Q16: Continuous assessment means?
A) Assessment only at year end
B) Regular assessment during learning process
C) Only oral tests
D) Only written exams
Q17: Summative evaluation is usually conducted?
A) Before teaching starts
B) During teaching daily
C) At the end of a unit or term
D) Only during break time
Q18: Feedback in assessment helps mainly to?
A) Increase fear among students
B) Improve teaching and learning process
C) Reduce learning time
D) Create confusion
Revision and Applied Methodology
Q19: Which method promotes cooperative learning in Social Studies?
A) Individual reading only
B) Group discussion and activities
C) Silent writing
D) Dictation practice
Q20: A good Social Studies teacher should mainly act as?
A) Authority only
B) Guide and facilitator
C) Examiner only
D) Observer only
Advanced Application and Classroom Situations
Q21: Which evaluation tool best checks map skills?
A) Essay writing
B) Objective test only
C) Practical map work
D) Speech test
Q22: Which type of assessment gives immediate support during teaching?
A) Final exam
B) Summative assessment
C) Formative assessment
D) Annual assessment
Q23: Which tool best supports visual learning of historical timelines?
A) Globe
B) Timeline chart
C) Audio tape
D) Mobile call
Q24: Remedial teaching is given when students?
A) Score very high marks
B) Complete syllabus early
C) Face learning difficulties
D) Participate actively
Q25: Which of the following best represents comprehensive evaluation?
A) Marks from one exam only
B) Knowledge-based questions only
C) Evaluation of knowledge, skills and attitudes
D) Only classroom behavior
Final Concepts and Integration
Q26: Which is the main purpose of Social Studies TLM?
A) Decoration of classroom
B) Supporting understanding of concepts
C) Filling free periods
D) Scaring students
Q27: Which activity best promotes democratic values in classroom?
A) Strict lecture only
B) Student debate and classroom elections
C) Silent memorization
D) Punishment-based learning
Q28: Item analysis after test helps teachers to?
A) Ignore slow learners
B) Identify difficult questions and concepts
C) Increase exam fees
D) Limit student participation
Q29: Which evaluation type focuses on improvement rather than ranking?
A) Competitive evaluation
B) Norm-referenced evaluation
C) Formative evaluation
D) Ranking evaluation
Q30: Effective Social Studies teaching should finally lead to?
A) Rote memorization
B) Fear of exams
C) Understanding of society and responsible behaviour
D) Only textbook completion