__________ is a graphic organizer tool that helps clarify concepts and form appropriate
connections
a. concept map
b. the 5 E model
c. national science education standards
d. experiment correct answers a
air takes up space is an example of
a. inquiry
b. constructivism
c. generalization
d. concept correct answers d
A teaching demonstration typically is ui9q1sed to
a. overcome equipment shortages
b. avoid placing children in danger
c. arouse student interest and to raise important inquiry questions
d. all of the above correct answers d
Ms. Rubellas cooperative science class was preparing to engage in a circuit activity. They had
their bulbs, dry cells, and wire in hand. One student in Group A noticed that their wires were
totally covered with insulation so he got up and collected wire strippers for all the students in
his work group. In Ms. Rubellas room what cooperative role do you think this student is
serving?
a. maintenance supervisor
b. record keeper
c. project director
d. materials manager correct answers d
In formulating questions, it is most important to:
a. Avoid using evaluation questions for children in the primary grades.
b. Never include spontaneous questions.
c. Only ask questions during the exploration and expansion phase of the lesson.
d. Be aware of your purpose so that you may construct and use the proper type of questions.
correct answers d
Which of the following questions would elicit the most convergent answers from students?
a. None of the above.
b. What is the job of the nucleus of a cell?
c. What kind of chart, graph, or drawing would be the best way to show our results?
d. What things make a difference to how fast the seeds begin to grow? correct answers c
A teacher who understands the value of well developed questions will probably never ask
which of the;
following questions?
a. Don*t you see how the rocks are all green in color?
b. How could we find out if this crack in the rock is a fault line or simply a crack?
c. How is sedimentary rock different from igneous?
, d. Why should I wear safety goggles when I crack this rock? correct answers a
Dr. Mary Budd Rowes research on the effects of wait-time after a question is asked showed
that:
a. When teachers increased wait-time, the students became frustrated and created discipline
and management problems.
b. When teachers decreased the wait-time the students were able to give more answers.
c. The average wait-time allowed by most teachers was between 5 and 10 seconds.
d. When teachers increased wait-time, the quality and quantity of student responses increased
significantly. correct answers d
Open questions are high level questions and result in this type of thinking:
a. Convergent
b. Cognitive memory
c. Divergent
d. Social correct answers c
Higher order thinking skills can be stimulated by asking questions such as:
a. Where can I find the island of Bimini on the map?
b. How many observations did you make and record during your experiment?
c. What do you think caused the volcano to erupt?
d. How do you think you can use that data you collected and apply it to another area of
research? correct answers d
Preparing a Table of Specifications provides clarification on:
a. The expected outcomes of the lesson.
b. all of the above
c. Processes and procedures embedded within lesson activities.
d. The new terms introduced in the lesson. correct answers b
After completion of a unit on electricity, which question could Ms. Ratcliff ask that would
best exemplify a
reflective assessment?
a. How much resistance will run across this wire if a place a 20-watt bulb in this outlet?
b. Why is it important to have a car*s headlights wired in parallel instead of series?
c. What is the difference between volts and amps?
d. What is a series circuit? correct answers b
Essential to rubric development is asking the right questions. Which question should you first
ask yourself to guide the development of a rubric?
a. Will this be the best use of my time?
b. What is the extent to which I expect the students to meet the criteria?
c. What criteria should I be evaluating?
d. Does the work I am evaluating warrant the use of a rubric? correct answers c
DISCUSSION: What is a learning cycle lesson (chapter experiments) or the 5E model lesson
and how does it benefit learners and teachers? correct answers Engage, explore, explain,
elaborate, and evaluate are the 5 E's. This model is helpful to both learners and teachers
because it basically takes them through each stage of a lesson. First, students must engage
with the topic whether that be by watching a video or reading a book. Students must then