WGU D671 ELEMENTARY SCIENCE
CURRICULUM OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT
MOCK EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS (1-80) AND STUDY REVIEW A+
VERIFIED
Nature of Science & Inquiry (1–10)
1. Which best describes scientific inquiry?
A. Memorizing facts from textbooks
B. Following a fixed set of steps that never change
C. A flexible process of observing, questioning, and testing ideas
D. Believing scientific facts without evidence
Answer: C
2. A scientific theory is best defined as:
A. A guess
B. A proven law
C. A well-supported explanation of natural phenomena
D. An observation
Answer: C
3. Which is a testable question?
A. Do students like science?
B. What is the meaning of life?
C. How does temperature affect plant growth?
D. Why is the sky beautiful?
Answer: C
4. A hypothesis must be:
A. Emotional
B. Testable and falsifiable
C. A proven fact
D. Based only on opinion
Answer: B
,5. Which is NOT part of the scientific method?
A. Observation
B. Experimentation
C. Guessing
D. Analysis
Answer: C
6. A scientific law describes:
A. Why something happens
B. A pattern or relationship in nature
C. Personal beliefs
D. Unverified ideas
Answer: B
7. Data collected should be:
A. Ignored if unexpected
B. Based on opinion
C. Objective and measurable
D. Fictional
Answer: C
8. Evidence in science is:
A. Personal feelings
B. Data from observation/experiments
C. Internet rumors
D. Opinions only
Answer: B
9. Peer review is:
A. Students grading homework
B. Scientists evaluating other scientists’ work
C. Teachers writing tests
D. Guessing results
Answer: B
10. Independent variable is:
A. Measured result
, B. Changed on purpose
C. Controlled constant
D. Conclusion
Answer: B
John Dewey (11–15)
11. Dewey believed learning should be:
A. Passive
B. Memorization only
C. Hands-on and experiential
D. Lecture-only
Answer: C
12. Dewey emphasized:
A. Rote learning
B. Inquiry and problem-solving
C. Silent reading
D. Copying notes
Answer: B
13. Students learn best when they:
A. Memorize facts
B. Engage in real-world problem solving
C. Avoid group work
D. Repeat definitions
Answer: B
14. Dewey’s philosophy aligns with:
A. Traditional lecture
B. Inquiry-based learning
C. Drill worksheets
D. Testing only
Answer: B
15. Dewey classrooms include:
A. Worksheets only
B. Experiments and exploration
C. Silence only
CURRICULUM OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT
MOCK EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS (1-80) AND STUDY REVIEW A+
VERIFIED
Nature of Science & Inquiry (1–10)
1. Which best describes scientific inquiry?
A. Memorizing facts from textbooks
B. Following a fixed set of steps that never change
C. A flexible process of observing, questioning, and testing ideas
D. Believing scientific facts without evidence
Answer: C
2. A scientific theory is best defined as:
A. A guess
B. A proven law
C. A well-supported explanation of natural phenomena
D. An observation
Answer: C
3. Which is a testable question?
A. Do students like science?
B. What is the meaning of life?
C. How does temperature affect plant growth?
D. Why is the sky beautiful?
Answer: C
4. A hypothesis must be:
A. Emotional
B. Testable and falsifiable
C. A proven fact
D. Based only on opinion
Answer: B
,5. Which is NOT part of the scientific method?
A. Observation
B. Experimentation
C. Guessing
D. Analysis
Answer: C
6. A scientific law describes:
A. Why something happens
B. A pattern or relationship in nature
C. Personal beliefs
D. Unverified ideas
Answer: B
7. Data collected should be:
A. Ignored if unexpected
B. Based on opinion
C. Objective and measurable
D. Fictional
Answer: C
8. Evidence in science is:
A. Personal feelings
B. Data from observation/experiments
C. Internet rumors
D. Opinions only
Answer: B
9. Peer review is:
A. Students grading homework
B. Scientists evaluating other scientists’ work
C. Teachers writing tests
D. Guessing results
Answer: B
10. Independent variable is:
A. Measured result
, B. Changed on purpose
C. Controlled constant
D. Conclusion
Answer: B
John Dewey (11–15)
11. Dewey believed learning should be:
A. Passive
B. Memorization only
C. Hands-on and experiential
D. Lecture-only
Answer: C
12. Dewey emphasized:
A. Rote learning
B. Inquiry and problem-solving
C. Silent reading
D. Copying notes
Answer: B
13. Students learn best when they:
A. Memorize facts
B. Engage in real-world problem solving
C. Avoid group work
D. Repeat definitions
Answer: B
14. Dewey’s philosophy aligns with:
A. Traditional lecture
B. Inquiry-based learning
C. Drill worksheets
D. Testing only
Answer: B
15. Dewey classrooms include:
A. Worksheets only
B. Experiments and exploration
C. Silence only
