TExES CORE Subjects EC-6 (391): Science V2 || Guaranteed Pass.
Measure correct answers using an instrument/device to determine the size, amount, or degree of
(something)
The student measured the liquid before pouring it into the test tube.
Dmitri Mendeleev correct answers A chemist (1834-1907) who published the first periodic table
with elements arranged by mass
Discrepant Events correct answers events with unexpected outcomes
A teacher starts a lesson on gravity by dropping two objects with different masses. Students are
surprised when the objects hit the ground at the same time.
Heliocentricity correct answers The accepted astronomical model that the sun is at the center of
our solar system. The theory was put forth by Copernicus in 1543 and expanded upon by Galileo
in 1632.
Scientific Knowledge correct answers scientific fact discovered using the scientific method
Experimental Group correct answers a group of specimens in an experiment to which a change is
made; receives the experimental treatment
In an experiment investigating the effect of talk therapy on alleviating depression, the group
receiving the medicine and the therapy would be the experimental group.
,Scientific Theory correct answers a proposed explanation for a phenomenon which may not be
testable
Darwin's Theory of evolution
Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) correct answers Improved the telescope and used it to prove
Copernicus' heliocentric theory.
Qualitative Data correct answers data which is described rather than measured
color, shape, smell, opinions
Scientific Law correct answers a proven explanation for a phenomenon
Newton's Laws of Motion
Questioning Strategies correct answers techniques used to ask questions in a way that requires
students to use the thinking that the teacher is trying to develop
Different questioning strategies can be used to encourage student curiosity and creativity by
asking students to observe, infer explanations, predict expected experimental outcomes, and
elaborate on their reasoning.
Control Group correct answers a group of specimens in an experiment to which no change is
made; does not receive the experimental treatment
In an experiment investigating the effect of talk therapy on alleviating depression, the group
receiving only the medicine would be the control group.
,Organization correct answers students store new information and relate it to what they already
know and understand about the world
Students organize their data and analysis into a class presentation that makes sense of their
learning.
Peer Review correct answers the process of fact-checking by other experts in the same field;
ensures the quality of published work
Charles Darwin (1809-1882) correct answers an English naturalist who developed the idea of
natural selection and theory of evolution; these ideas were published in the book On the Origin
of Species
Scientific Method correct answers a series of deliberate steps by which scientists observe,
hypothesize, test, analyze data, and communicate results
Gregor Mendel correct answers A biologist credited as the father of modern genetics. He worked
with pea plants and observed consistent ratios in specific crosses, leading to his terming of
dominant and recessive genes.
Engage (5E Model) correct answers First phase of 5E model. students become mentally engaged,
make connections to previous learning, and think about their own learning outcomes.
Classify correct answers arrange in groups according to shared qualities or characteristics
The students observed the size, appearance, composition, permeability, and texture in order to
classify the rocks.
Hypothesis correct answers an informed prediction (made based on previous observations) for a
phenomena.
, Should be testable.
If we give plants more fertilizer, they will grow taller.
Disequilibrium correct answers occurs when a child cannot use existing schemas to comprehend
new information
A child moves to a new country. The new classroom rules are difficult to assimilate on top of the
previous classroom rules.
Predict correct answers say or estimate that an event will occur in the future
Before performing the experiment, students predict that the plant in the direct sunlight will grow
the tallest.
Scaffolding correct answers a method of teaching that involves gradually removing aids when
teaching new concepts
When teaching how identify adjectives, a teacher starts with explicit teaching. Then, she leads
the class in guided instruction, and repeats or rephrases the necessary information. Next, she
prompts the students with questions like "what kind?" and "which one?" Eventually, students
identify adjectives independently.
Dependent Variable correct answers a variable that is measured by the scientist conducting the
experiment
In an experiment investigating the effect of amount of light on plant growth, the plant growth
would be the dependent variable since it depends on the amount of light.
Observation correct answers information gathered using the five senses
Measure correct answers using an instrument/device to determine the size, amount, or degree of
(something)
The student measured the liquid before pouring it into the test tube.
Dmitri Mendeleev correct answers A chemist (1834-1907) who published the first periodic table
with elements arranged by mass
Discrepant Events correct answers events with unexpected outcomes
A teacher starts a lesson on gravity by dropping two objects with different masses. Students are
surprised when the objects hit the ground at the same time.
Heliocentricity correct answers The accepted astronomical model that the sun is at the center of
our solar system. The theory was put forth by Copernicus in 1543 and expanded upon by Galileo
in 1632.
Scientific Knowledge correct answers scientific fact discovered using the scientific method
Experimental Group correct answers a group of specimens in an experiment to which a change is
made; receives the experimental treatment
In an experiment investigating the effect of talk therapy on alleviating depression, the group
receiving the medicine and the therapy would be the experimental group.
,Scientific Theory correct answers a proposed explanation for a phenomenon which may not be
testable
Darwin's Theory of evolution
Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) correct answers Improved the telescope and used it to prove
Copernicus' heliocentric theory.
Qualitative Data correct answers data which is described rather than measured
color, shape, smell, opinions
Scientific Law correct answers a proven explanation for a phenomenon
Newton's Laws of Motion
Questioning Strategies correct answers techniques used to ask questions in a way that requires
students to use the thinking that the teacher is trying to develop
Different questioning strategies can be used to encourage student curiosity and creativity by
asking students to observe, infer explanations, predict expected experimental outcomes, and
elaborate on their reasoning.
Control Group correct answers a group of specimens in an experiment to which no change is
made; does not receive the experimental treatment
In an experiment investigating the effect of talk therapy on alleviating depression, the group
receiving only the medicine would be the control group.
,Organization correct answers students store new information and relate it to what they already
know and understand about the world
Students organize their data and analysis into a class presentation that makes sense of their
learning.
Peer Review correct answers the process of fact-checking by other experts in the same field;
ensures the quality of published work
Charles Darwin (1809-1882) correct answers an English naturalist who developed the idea of
natural selection and theory of evolution; these ideas were published in the book On the Origin
of Species
Scientific Method correct answers a series of deliberate steps by which scientists observe,
hypothesize, test, analyze data, and communicate results
Gregor Mendel correct answers A biologist credited as the father of modern genetics. He worked
with pea plants and observed consistent ratios in specific crosses, leading to his terming of
dominant and recessive genes.
Engage (5E Model) correct answers First phase of 5E model. students become mentally engaged,
make connections to previous learning, and think about their own learning outcomes.
Classify correct answers arrange in groups according to shared qualities or characteristics
The students observed the size, appearance, composition, permeability, and texture in order to
classify the rocks.
Hypothesis correct answers an informed prediction (made based on previous observations) for a
phenomena.
, Should be testable.
If we give plants more fertilizer, they will grow taller.
Disequilibrium correct answers occurs when a child cannot use existing schemas to comprehend
new information
A child moves to a new country. The new classroom rules are difficult to assimilate on top of the
previous classroom rules.
Predict correct answers say or estimate that an event will occur in the future
Before performing the experiment, students predict that the plant in the direct sunlight will grow
the tallest.
Scaffolding correct answers a method of teaching that involves gradually removing aids when
teaching new concepts
When teaching how identify adjectives, a teacher starts with explicit teaching. Then, she leads
the class in guided instruction, and repeats or rephrases the necessary information. Next, she
prompts the students with questions like "what kind?" and "which one?" Eventually, students
identify adjectives independently.
Dependent Variable correct answers a variable that is measured by the scientist conducting the
experiment
In an experiment investigating the effect of amount of light on plant growth, the plant growth
would be the dependent variable since it depends on the amount of light.
Observation correct answers information gathered using the five senses
