WGU D671 – ELEMENTARY SCIENCE CURRICULUM
OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT NEWEST ACTUAL STUDY
GUIDE – OA V1 & V2 WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS (2026 UPDATE)
What are the three dimensions of science instruction in
the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)?
A. Theory, hypothesis, and conclusion.
B. Observation, experimentation, and analysis.
C. Disciplinary core ideas, science and engineering
practices, and crosscutting concepts.
D. Content, pedagogy, and assessment.
C. Disciplinary core ideas, science and engineering
practices, and crosscutting concepts.
Which of the following best describes the purpose of
crosscutting concepts in science instruction?
A. They help students develop a deeper understanding
of core scientific principles and theories.
B. They provide a framework for integrating science
with other subject areas, such as mathematics and
language arts.
C. They highlight overarching concepts that connect
different scientific disciplines and promote scientific
literacy.
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,D. They outline specific scientific topics that students
should learn in each grade level.
C. They highlight overarching concepts that connect
different scientific disciplines and promote scientific
literacy.
8 Science and Engineering Practices: Students develop
inquiries and identify problems based on curiosity,
observations, or societal needs, setting the stage for
scientific investigation or engineering design.
A. Asking Questions and Defining Problems
B. Developing and Using Models
C. Planning and Carrying Out Investigations
D. Analyzing and Interpreting Data
E. Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking
F. Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions
G. Engaging in Argument from Evidence
H. Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating
Information
A. Asking Questions and Defining Problems
8 Science and Engineering Practices: Students create
and utilize models to represent scientific phenomena or
engineering systems, helping them understand complex
concepts and predict outcomes.
A. Asking Questions and Defining Problems
B. Developing and Using Models
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,C. Planning and Carrying Out Investigations
D. Analyzing and Interpreting Data
E. Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking
F. Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions
G. Engaging in Argument from Evidence
H. Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating
Information
B. Developing and Using Models
Which of the following best describes the nature of
science?
A. A rigid framework of rules and regulations.
B. A fixed set of facts and principles.
C. An evolving process of inquiry and discovery.
D. A predetermined set of outcomes.
C. An evolving process of inquiry and discovery.
Why is understanding the nature of science important?
A. It helps individuals understand the process of
scientific inquiry.
B. It provides a fixed set of rules for conducting
experiments.
C. It limits scientific exploration to established theories
and ideas.
D. It allows scientists to predict outcomes with
certainty.
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, A. It helps individuals understand the process of
scientific inquiry.
Which statement best describes the Nature of Science?
A. Scientific knowledge is solely derived from
experiments conducted in laboratories.
B. Scientific theories are based on evidence and can be
revised or rejected based on new evidence.
C. Science is a collection of unchanging facts and
absolute truths.
D. Science is a belief system that relies on personal
opinions and beliefs.
B. Scientific theories are based on evidence and can be
revised or rejected based on new evidence.
What key message does the video about the Nature of
Science emphasize?
A. Science is a collaborative and creative endeavor that
involves revisiting steps and adjusting models.
B. The scientific method is a rigid, linear process that
must be followed step-by-step.
C. Scientific knowledge is always derived from
experiments conducted in laboratories.
D. Once scientific knowledge is discovered, it remains
unchanged and absolute.
A. Science is a collaborative and creative endeavor that
involves revisiting steps and adjusting models.
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OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT NEWEST ACTUAL STUDY
GUIDE – OA V1 & V2 WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS (2026 UPDATE)
What are the three dimensions of science instruction in
the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)?
A. Theory, hypothesis, and conclusion.
B. Observation, experimentation, and analysis.
C. Disciplinary core ideas, science and engineering
practices, and crosscutting concepts.
D. Content, pedagogy, and assessment.
C. Disciplinary core ideas, science and engineering
practices, and crosscutting concepts.
Which of the following best describes the purpose of
crosscutting concepts in science instruction?
A. They help students develop a deeper understanding
of core scientific principles and theories.
B. They provide a framework for integrating science
with other subject areas, such as mathematics and
language arts.
C. They highlight overarching concepts that connect
different scientific disciplines and promote scientific
literacy.
Page 1 of 104
,D. They outline specific scientific topics that students
should learn in each grade level.
C. They highlight overarching concepts that connect
different scientific disciplines and promote scientific
literacy.
8 Science and Engineering Practices: Students develop
inquiries and identify problems based on curiosity,
observations, or societal needs, setting the stage for
scientific investigation or engineering design.
A. Asking Questions and Defining Problems
B. Developing and Using Models
C. Planning and Carrying Out Investigations
D. Analyzing and Interpreting Data
E. Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking
F. Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions
G. Engaging in Argument from Evidence
H. Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating
Information
A. Asking Questions and Defining Problems
8 Science and Engineering Practices: Students create
and utilize models to represent scientific phenomena or
engineering systems, helping them understand complex
concepts and predict outcomes.
A. Asking Questions and Defining Problems
B. Developing and Using Models
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,C. Planning and Carrying Out Investigations
D. Analyzing and Interpreting Data
E. Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking
F. Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions
G. Engaging in Argument from Evidence
H. Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating
Information
B. Developing and Using Models
Which of the following best describes the nature of
science?
A. A rigid framework of rules and regulations.
B. A fixed set of facts and principles.
C. An evolving process of inquiry and discovery.
D. A predetermined set of outcomes.
C. An evolving process of inquiry and discovery.
Why is understanding the nature of science important?
A. It helps individuals understand the process of
scientific inquiry.
B. It provides a fixed set of rules for conducting
experiments.
C. It limits scientific exploration to established theories
and ideas.
D. It allows scientists to predict outcomes with
certainty.
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, A. It helps individuals understand the process of
scientific inquiry.
Which statement best describes the Nature of Science?
A. Scientific knowledge is solely derived from
experiments conducted in laboratories.
B. Scientific theories are based on evidence and can be
revised or rejected based on new evidence.
C. Science is a collection of unchanging facts and
absolute truths.
D. Science is a belief system that relies on personal
opinions and beliefs.
B. Scientific theories are based on evidence and can be
revised or rejected based on new evidence.
What key message does the video about the Nature of
Science emphasize?
A. Science is a collaborative and creative endeavor that
involves revisiting steps and adjusting models.
B. The scientific method is a rigid, linear process that
must be followed step-by-step.
C. Scientific knowledge is always derived from
experiments conducted in laboratories.
D. Once scientific knowledge is discovered, it remains
unchanged and absolute.
A. Science is a collaborative and creative endeavor that
involves revisiting steps and adjusting models.
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