The primary stage would cover children in classes I to V (6 – 13 age-group). The Committee felt that at the primary stage “the child’s spontaneity, curiosity, creativity and activity ….should not be restricted by a rigid and unattractive method of teaching and environment for learning”. It is also expected that the child should develop a respect for national symbols like the flag and the anthem.
The child should learn the method of inquiry in science, develop facility in the four fundamental numerical operations, learn the first language which should generally be the mother tongue, appreciate the dignity of labour, imbibe habits of cleanliness, develop aesthetic taste learn to co-operate with others and be able to express freely in creative activities and acquire habits of self learning.
Classes: I to VIII
Age group: 6-13 years
Focus:Learning continues to be based on play and activity method, with subject textbooks introduced for classroom learning..
Three years of basic education, academic and skill development programs focus on subject matter understanding to lay the foundation for consolidation of learning..
The focus is on consolidation of learning of the Preparatory Stage for building subject knowledge and understanding. Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM) education is given importance for increasing visual learning, creativity, improving academic performance and better decision making abilities for enhanced learning experience.
| CLASSES | SUBJECTS | METHODOLOGY | SUBJECTS ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES |
|---|---|---|---|
| I to V | ENGLISH | Activity based method, Recitation, Interaction, Discussion, Questioning, Repetition, Demonstration, Kinesthetic learning, Dramatization Play way method, Self learning, Direct instructions, Gamification, Experimentation, Inquiry based learning | Rhymes, Story Telling, Theme wise Chat Shows, Motor Skill Development Activities, Celebration of Festivals, Creative Activities, VBB |
| HINDI/TELUGU | |||
| MATHEMATICS | |||
| ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE | |||
| VI,VII & VIII | ENGLISH | Role play, Activity Based Learning, Project Based Learning, Inter-disciplinary Approach, Demonstration, Self Learning through IWB, Discussion Method, Questioning Method, Observation, Mind Mapping / G.O’s, Smart Board Activity, Experimentation, Case Study, ICT Based Learning | Project Based Learning, Student Learning Portfolio, SEDSS, Applied Learning Activities, Cursive Writing, CRD’s, Celebration of Festivals, VBB, RCA, Art & Craft Activities, Physical & Health Education, Computer Literacy, Flash Cards, CCA, Field Trips and Excursions |
| HINDI/TELUGU | |||
| TELUGU/HINDI(3RD LANGUAGE) | |||
| MATHEMATICS | |||
| SCIENCE | |||
| SOCIAL SCIENCE |