FTCE NAVAED MIDDLE GRADES SCIENCE 5 9
FINAL EXAM 2026 SOLVED QUESTIONS
ANSWERS GRADED A PLUS SCIENTIFIC
INQUIRY HANDBOOK
◉ Summative Assessment.
Answer: The end measure of mastery of the standards. Used for
grades and to measure teacher performance (midterm/final, district
benchmark assessments, state assessments, teacher created tests or
textbook chapter tests, research paper/project).
◉ critical thinking.
Answer: Analyze, evaluate, interpret, and synthesize information to
reach a conclusion or make a judgment.
◉ creative thinking.
Answer: Think outside of the box to draw unique conclusions and
develop products with a fresh perspective.
◉ reflective thinking.
Answer: Students look back and reflect upon their learning process
to promote abstract thinking and to encourage the application of
learning strategies to new situations.
,◉ Bloom's Taxonomy.
Answer: Remember, understand, apply, analyze, evaluate, create.
◉ Questioning Techniques.
Answer: Wait time, specific feedback, redirection (wrong answer
given), probe (clues), increase question complexity (not yes/no
answers).
◉ visual learners.
Answer: Do best with images and graphic organizers to make sense
of new information.
◉ auditory learners.
Answer: Grasp concepts best through listening and speaking
situations (lectures, podcasts, and group discussions).
◉ kinesthetic learners.
Answer: Hands-on learning experiences.
◉ Kagan Structures.
,Answer: Used in cooperative learning environments. Focuses on
students working together to achieve a common goal (small group,
peer-assisted, positive interdependence).
◉ Thematic/Interdisciplinary Units.
Answer: 1.) Concept-based: Critical thinking approach focuses on a
broad idea vs. subject-specific (thematic, cross-curricular, or
multidisciplinary).
2.) Computer-based: Use of computers and software.
3.) Project-based: Student center inquiry-based model. Investigate a
subject over an extended period of time.
4.) Problem-based: Student centered model where learners are
given a problem and students must work out a solution.
◉ Modeled Reading (Read Aloud).
Answer: Teacher reads a text aloud and includes think-alouds
(metacognition).
◉ Shared Reading.
Answer: Students and teachers share in the reading process.
1.) Whole Class: Teacher guides and supports, pauses to ask
students to make predictions, points to key words, and ask
questions.
, 2.) Small Group/Partners: Interactive activity where students and
their peers read a text together. One student reads while peers
follow along, students discuss the story.
◉ Guided Reading.
Answer: Small group, teacher-driven instructional model designed
to provide differentiated teaching that supports students in
developing proficiency. Students are following the teacher's
directions. Focuses on students' specific needs and is intended to
progress students towards reading independence.
◉ Reciprocal Teaching.
Answer: Students take charge. In this small group activity, everyone
has a role. As they read the text together, one student summarizes,
one questions, one clarifies, and one predicts.
◉ Interactive Reading Journals.
Answer: On the first read, students use a variety of response
strategies (pictures, lists, written comments, and questions) to
communicate their thoughts about what was read on one side of the
journal.
◉ Close Reading.
Answer: This involves multiple reads and deep analysis of a text to
foster critical thinking skills.
FINAL EXAM 2026 SOLVED QUESTIONS
ANSWERS GRADED A PLUS SCIENTIFIC
INQUIRY HANDBOOK
◉ Summative Assessment.
Answer: The end measure of mastery of the standards. Used for
grades and to measure teacher performance (midterm/final, district
benchmark assessments, state assessments, teacher created tests or
textbook chapter tests, research paper/project).
◉ critical thinking.
Answer: Analyze, evaluate, interpret, and synthesize information to
reach a conclusion or make a judgment.
◉ creative thinking.
Answer: Think outside of the box to draw unique conclusions and
develop products with a fresh perspective.
◉ reflective thinking.
Answer: Students look back and reflect upon their learning process
to promote abstract thinking and to encourage the application of
learning strategies to new situations.
,◉ Bloom's Taxonomy.
Answer: Remember, understand, apply, analyze, evaluate, create.
◉ Questioning Techniques.
Answer: Wait time, specific feedback, redirection (wrong answer
given), probe (clues), increase question complexity (not yes/no
answers).
◉ visual learners.
Answer: Do best with images and graphic organizers to make sense
of new information.
◉ auditory learners.
Answer: Grasp concepts best through listening and speaking
situations (lectures, podcasts, and group discussions).
◉ kinesthetic learners.
Answer: Hands-on learning experiences.
◉ Kagan Structures.
,Answer: Used in cooperative learning environments. Focuses on
students working together to achieve a common goal (small group,
peer-assisted, positive interdependence).
◉ Thematic/Interdisciplinary Units.
Answer: 1.) Concept-based: Critical thinking approach focuses on a
broad idea vs. subject-specific (thematic, cross-curricular, or
multidisciplinary).
2.) Computer-based: Use of computers and software.
3.) Project-based: Student center inquiry-based model. Investigate a
subject over an extended period of time.
4.) Problem-based: Student centered model where learners are
given a problem and students must work out a solution.
◉ Modeled Reading (Read Aloud).
Answer: Teacher reads a text aloud and includes think-alouds
(metacognition).
◉ Shared Reading.
Answer: Students and teachers share in the reading process.
1.) Whole Class: Teacher guides and supports, pauses to ask
students to make predictions, points to key words, and ask
questions.
, 2.) Small Group/Partners: Interactive activity where students and
their peers read a text together. One student reads while peers
follow along, students discuss the story.
◉ Guided Reading.
Answer: Small group, teacher-driven instructional model designed
to provide differentiated teaching that supports students in
developing proficiency. Students are following the teacher's
directions. Focuses on students' specific needs and is intended to
progress students towards reading independence.
◉ Reciprocal Teaching.
Answer: Students take charge. In this small group activity, everyone
has a role. As they read the text together, one student summarizes,
one questions, one clarifies, and one predicts.
◉ Interactive Reading Journals.
Answer: On the first read, students use a variety of response
strategies (pictures, lists, written comments, and questions) to
communicate their thoughts about what was read on one side of the
journal.
◉ Close Reading.
Answer: This involves multiple reads and deep analysis of a text to
foster critical thinking skills.
