The NCERT Director, in his foreword to the textbooks which are now followed in Assam as well, says, “The tiol Curriculum Framework, 2005, recommends that children’s life at school must be linked to their life outside the school… The syllabi and textbooks developed on the basis of NCF signify an attempt to implement this basic idea. They also attempt to discourage rote learning (emphasis added) and the maintence of sharp boundaries between subject areas… These aims imply considerable change in school routines and mode of functioning… The methods used for teaching and evaluation will also determine how effective this textbook proves for making children’s life at school a happy experience, rather than a source of stress or boredom… The textbook attempts to enhance this endeavour by giving higher priority and space to opportunities for contemplation and wondering, discussion in small groups, and activities requiring hands-on experience… ”