WGU D664 Mastery Guide: Learners and Learning
Science – Pass with Confidence in 2025
1. What instructional technique is exemplified by having students create
timelines in a history class?
Repetition
Memorization
Visualization
Discussion
2. How does planning a mock trial based on historical figures from the
French Revolution enhance students' executive functions?
It emphasizes the importance of reading historical texts.
It requires students to engage in planning, decision-making,
and prioritizing tasks related to the historical context.
It allows students to memorize dates and events of the French
Revolution.
It focuses on passive learning through listening to lectures.
3. Students are completing an annotated timeline that requires them to
identify historical events and explain their significance. Which of the
following explains the goal of the activity?
To help students examine different points of view
To help students analyze the impact of physical geography on
human behavior
,To help students develop chronological thinking skills
To help students investigate cultural differences between diverse
groups
, 4. How does assigning dedicated time to each activity help in addressing
the myth of multitasking?
It encourages students to juggle multiple tasks, enhancing their
adaptability.
It allows students to focus on one task at a time, improving
concentration and retention.
It promotes group collaboration, which is more effective than
individual work.
It provides a structured environment that limits distractions.
5. What instructional strategy can help students organize information
effectively?
Assigning lengthy reading assignments without discussion
Conducting tests without prior review sessions
Using color-coded folders for each subject and daily lesson
reviews
Implementing group projects without structure
6. How does encouraging independent performance of tasks support a
child's development in the autonomy versus shame and doubt stage?
It fosters a sense of independence and self-efficacy in the child.
It focuses solely on academic skills rather than personal growth.
It discourages exploration and risk-taking.
It promotes dependency on adults for task completion.
7. In a classroom setting, how might a teacher apply the embodied mind
perspective to enhance student engagement and learning?
Science – Pass with Confidence in 2025
1. What instructional technique is exemplified by having students create
timelines in a history class?
Repetition
Memorization
Visualization
Discussion
2. How does planning a mock trial based on historical figures from the
French Revolution enhance students' executive functions?
It emphasizes the importance of reading historical texts.
It requires students to engage in planning, decision-making,
and prioritizing tasks related to the historical context.
It allows students to memorize dates and events of the French
Revolution.
It focuses on passive learning through listening to lectures.
3. Students are completing an annotated timeline that requires them to
identify historical events and explain their significance. Which of the
following explains the goal of the activity?
To help students examine different points of view
To help students analyze the impact of physical geography on
human behavior
,To help students develop chronological thinking skills
To help students investigate cultural differences between diverse
groups
, 4. How does assigning dedicated time to each activity help in addressing
the myth of multitasking?
It encourages students to juggle multiple tasks, enhancing their
adaptability.
It allows students to focus on one task at a time, improving
concentration and retention.
It promotes group collaboration, which is more effective than
individual work.
It provides a structured environment that limits distractions.
5. What instructional strategy can help students organize information
effectively?
Assigning lengthy reading assignments without discussion
Conducting tests without prior review sessions
Using color-coded folders for each subject and daily lesson
reviews
Implementing group projects without structure
6. How does encouraging independent performance of tasks support a
child's development in the autonomy versus shame and doubt stage?
It fosters a sense of independence and self-efficacy in the child.
It focuses solely on academic skills rather than personal growth.
It discourages exploration and risk-taking.
It promotes dependency on adults for task completion.
7. In a classroom setting, how might a teacher apply the embodied mind
perspective to enhance student engagement and learning?
