NCF 2023: Middle Stage Guide

Implementing NCF 2023 for Middle Stage (Grades 6-8)

This guide provides practical strategies for implementing the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2023 for the Middle Stage. It focuses on competency-based learning, higher-order thinking, and holistic development through easy-to-implement, cross-curricular activities and assessments.

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Competency-Based

Shifting from rote memorization to developing skills, knowledge, and dispositions for real-world application.

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Holistic Development

Nurturing cognitive, physical, social, emotional, ethical, and aesthetic growth in every student.

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21st-Century Skills

Fostering critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration for a changing world.

Curricular Goals Explorer

The NCF 2023 outlines Curricular Goals (CGs) across several subjects for the Middle Stage. This section provides a visual overview and allows you to explore the goals for each subject.

Distribution of Curricular Goals by Subject

Subjects

Select a Subject to View Goals

Goals for the selected subject will appear here.

30-Minute Classroom Activities

Find engaging, cross-curricular activities designed to develop multiple competencies in a short classroom period. Filter by subject to find the perfect activity for your lesson plan.

Holistic & Experiential Assessments

Explore assessments that evaluate conceptual understanding and higher-order thinking skills. These 30-minute, cross-curricular tasks include rubrics for easy progress monitoring.