A Different Kind of School Quiz - CBSE Class 6 English

Free practice quiz: A Different Kind of School (CBSE Class 6 English). 20 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 6 English practice quiz has 20 multiple-choice questions on A Different Kind of School, and 20 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. What does the author mean by a 'different kind of school'?

   1. A traditional school
   2. A school for students with special needs
   3. An informal, unconventional school
   4. A school with many buildings
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   Answer: C. An informal, unconventional school

   The term 'different kind of school' refers to a setting that is not traditional, emphasizing a unique or informal approach to education.

2. What teaching method is highlighted in the story?

   1. Lecture-based teaching
   2. Project-based learning
   3. Standardized testing
   4. Textbook learning
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   Answer: B. Project-based learning

   Project-based learning is emphasized as a key method in the school, allowing students to engage in hands-on activities.

3. Why might students perform better in this kind of school?

   1. Less homework
   2. Flexibility in learning
   3. More tests
   4. More lectures
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   Answer: B. Flexibility in learning

   Students are likely to perform better due to a flexible learning environment that caters to their interests and promotes active participation.

4. What is one of the challenges faced in a different kind of school?

   1. Too much freedom
   2. Strict curriculum
   3. Lack of resources
   4. High pressure for grades
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   Answer: A. Too much freedom

   Students may struggle with managing the freedom given to them, which can be a challenge as they learn to guide their own education.

5. What mathematical problem could represent the learning method in this school?

   1. Solve for x in an equation
   2. Create a budget for a school project
   3. Memorize multiplication tables
   4. Calculate the area of a rectangle
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   Answer: B. Create a budget for a school project

   Creating a budget for a project requires practical application of mathematical skills in a real-world context, reflecting the school's learning approach.

More questions in this quiz

Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. Who is the main character in the story?
2. What is one important feature of the school described in the text?
3. How does the author feel about the school?
4. What do students in this school do during class?
5. What is the role of the teacher in the school?
6. What do students express about their feelings towards learning?
7. What is a project students might do in this school?
8. How does learning in this school compare to a traditional school?
9. What does the school promote among its students?
10. What is an advantage of the school’s approach to learning?
11. Why is emotional development important in this school?
12. In what way does this school’s method prepare students for the future?
13. How would you use fractions in a community project?
14. Why is collaboration important in projects?
15. What method might be used for assessing student progress?

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