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How is science defined? Science is:
a) learning about living organisms
b) participating in inquiry to discover answers
c) focused on describing and explaining the natural world
d) doing experiments |
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| c) focused on describing and explaining the natural world |
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What does STS stand for?
a) Scientific Teaching Sources
b) Science Technology Society
c) Social Technology Strategies
d) Scientific Topic Standards |
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| b) Science Technology Society |
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What is NOT an example of how to promote scientific literacy?
a) answering a question from the first level of Blooms
b) participate in community decisions
c) engage in public debates
d) interpret popular reports of science |
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| a) answering a question from the first level of Blooms |
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Which is NOT a characteristic of technology?
a) focused on the manufactured world
b) practical activity
c) focused on the natural world
d) designing and making |
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| c) focused on the natural world |
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What are the two main types of learning theories?
a) constructivist and traditional
b) traditional and cognitivist
c) constructivist and cognitivist
d) behaviourist and cognitivist |
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| d) behaviourist and cognitivist |
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What do cognitivists focus on?
a) body
b) mind
c) emotions
d) environment |
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Our understanding of concepts are organized into structures of related concepts called:
a) graphic organizers
b) lobes
c) schemata
d) scaffolds |
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Constructivism involves students:
a) creating their own understanding
b) listening to instruction
c) reading textbooks and filling out worksheets
d) none of the above |
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| a) creating their own understanding |
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| What is the order of Piaget's developmental stages? |
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| a) sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, formal operational |
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Science is constrained by the professional practice of scientists and the reality of the ______ ______.
a) manufactured world
b) human needs
c) historical examples
d) natural world |
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Scientific inquiry focuses on the ___ questions.
a) why
b) how
c) what
d) should |
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This type of assessment includes methods such as: observation, check lists and rating scales and anecdotal records.
a) summative assessment
b) formative assessment
c) traditional assessment
d) authentic assessment |
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The process of gathering information that encompasses all activities in which students are asked to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding.
a) fair and authentic assessment
b) assessment before teaching
c) assessment
d) formative assessment |
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What is the least valuable question that a teacher could ask themselves when creating assessment?
a) What are the outcomes being assessed?
b) Is my assessment fair and authentic?
c) Does my assessment fit the task?
d) How many students are writing the test? |
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| d) How many students are writing the test? |
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Assessment feedback to teachers from students usually takes place in four forms:
a) verbal, written, visual, traditional
b) verbal, written, visual, performance-based
c) written, traditional, auditory, diagnostic
d) traditional, diagnostic, verbal, written |
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Definition
| b) verbal, written, visual, performance-based |
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In order to develop technological literacy students need to develop:
a) their gaming skills
b) technological problem solving skills
c) hand eye coordination
d) the hypothesis theory |
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| b) technological problem solving skills |
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The core of technology is ____, the strategy by which new technologies are developed and improved.
a) trial and error
b) experimentation
c) subjectivity
d) design |
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Which of the following is NOT a phase of the learning cycle model (LCM)?
a) concept scaffolding
b) exploration
c) concept invention
d) concept application |
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a physical organization of the classroom?
a) Traditional rows
b) U-shape
c) One large circle of desks
d) Groupings of four desks |
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Which of the following should be done with the whole class (as opposed to small groups)?
a) introducing a lesson
b) giving directions
c) demonstrating
d) all of the above |
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Which of the following is NOT an example of general teaching strategies that can be used with scientific inquiry?
a) case studies
b) problem solving
c) computers
d) drills |
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| What are the elements of scientific inquiry? |
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Definition
1) questioning
2) evidence
3) explaining
4) evaluating explanations
5) communicating results |
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According to the textbook, how are attitudes defines?
a) characteristics children should try to develop in school and out of school
b) intentional processed to succeed in cognition
c) tools and technological processes
d) the ability to understand different perspectives |
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| a) characteristics children should try to develop in school and out of school |
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Which of the following is NOT considered an interpretation skill?
a) predicting
b) inferring
c) interpreting
d) communicating |
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Which of the following statements is a myth of scientific inquiry?
a) scientific inquiry cannot be taught without attention to subject matter
b) inquiry teaching occurs easily through the ease of hands on
c) all science subject matter should not be taught using hands on approach
d) inquiry does not occur when students generate and pursue their own questions |
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| b) inquiry teaching occurs easily through the ease of hands on |
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Which of the following is NOT a scientific inquiry attitude?
a) critical thinking
b) reflective practice
c) respect for evidence
d) open-mindedness |
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Which of the following is NOT one of the 6 essential elements in STS decision making?
a) understanding the issue
b) researching the issue
c) evaluating actions and decision making
d) deciding on a course of action |
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"How could you record your observations?" is a question based on which science skill?
a) explaining
b) inferring
c) generalizing
d) communicating |
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A ______ approach begins from a particular examples and moves to a general principal that encompasses the examples.
a) inductive
b) inquiry
c) reflective
d) deductive |
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| What ideas must you take into consideration in order to write a good plan? |
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Definition
| - Hook, CFU, Labs, Models, Exemplars, CLosure, Differentiation, Sponge Activities |
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| Billy has trouble sitting in class for long periods of time. What modifications could you make to your science lab? |
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Definition
| - Item Collector, Hands on Lab, Demo Assistant |
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Term
| How can teachers balance students interests with a mandated program? |
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Definition
- research project
- poll the students
- discrepant events |
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| You are a first-year teacher meeting with a parent after having handed out report cards and she feels that the science grade you gave her child is "unfair". She feels that her son is an A student and wants to know why you gave her son a C. She wants you to explain how this happened. Please use the space provided to respond to this parents concern. |
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| Why are routines an important part of the classroom? |
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| What is scientific literacy? |
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Definition
A knowledge of science as connected and interrelated whole.
The skills and attitudes ability to reason, think creatively, construct logical arguments, and make decisions. |
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| Name 4 reasons why we should teach technology? |
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Definition
1) Technology is evident in everyday lives.
2)Technology prepares students to analyze how technology relates to social issues.
3) Technology provides opportunities for students to authentically solve problems and succeed.
4) Technology helps students develop KSA for participating in a technological world. |
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| List 3 examples of behavioral objects in learning and evidence of understanding science education. |
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Definition
1) Scientific inquiry
2) Technological problem-solving
3) STS decision making |
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| What is the relationship between science and technology? |
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Definition
Science ideas can give rise to technology.
Technology can give rise to science.
Both are influenced by society. |
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| What are the similarities between science and technology? |
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Definition
- human pursuits
- value laden and influenced by society
- change over time
- involve knowledge, skills and attitudes
- involve collaborating with others, constructing ideas, generating alternatives, and representing ideas |
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| List and explain 3 ways you would integrate computers into your instruction. |
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Definition
- Word processing
- graphics
- programs
- networks
- tutorials
- databases
- research
- simulations
- games |
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| What are some key components to keep in mind when teaching science, technology and society? |
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| Why do you think "assessment during teaching" is important and beneficial? If you don't explain why not. |
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Definition
| Long answer. Answers may vary. |
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| Why did we use the activity "Object in a bag"? |
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Definition
- to get students to ask good questions
- teach students the differences observations and inferences |
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| Name the two models of learning that have influences science education. |
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Definition
- learning cycle model
- generative learning model |
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| Why should we spend time reflecting on our ideas about science? |
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Definition
- It will dictate how we teach science
- how we learned science will predict how we teach science |
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| What are the 5 elements of scientific inquiry? |
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Definition
1. Engage with a question or problem
2. Gather evidence
3. Develop explanations based on evidence
4. Evaluate explanations
5. Communicate results with others |
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| What is assessment? Why is it important? |
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Definition
- ongoing process to gather information
- activities which students demonstrate what they know, understand and do
- Importance:
- modify instructional strategies
- decisions about future teaching |
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| What are the 3 instructional strategies discussed in the textbook? |
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Definition
1. Scientific Inquiry
2. Technological-Problem Solving
3. STS Decision making |
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| Why should we teach science and technology? |
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Definition
| Teaching science can help students understand scientific knowledge and the nature and practice of science. Teaching technology helps them understand the technical, organization and cultural aspects of manufactured aspects |
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| What is learning and how can it be applied to science? |
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Definition
The process by which we modify old schemata in order to make sense of new experiences. Some examples include:
- Scientific thinking
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving |
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Term
| What are some factors that you need to consider when creating a year plan? |
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Definition
- Time of year
- Length of unit
- Number of outcomes per unit
- Field trips
- Integration with other subjects
- PD Days
- School calendar |
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| Describe one of the discrepant events that were presented in class and how could you use it in a classroom? |
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| What did you learn during the science conference? What are three adaptations to improve your lesson or teaching? |
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| Describe three other resources that you can use other than the textbook to make science engaging. |
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| What are the 4 roles when doing group activities? |
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Definition
1) Materials person
2) Reader/Speaker
3) Checker/Recorder
4) Task Master |
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What does NOS stand for?
a) Not officially science
b) Nature of science
c) Nature of society
d) Naturally occurring substances |
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According to the textbook, all of the following are examples of Scientific Literacy EXCEPT:
a) experience the natural world with a deep understanding
b) debate the limits of science and technology
c) distinguish between science and pseudoscience
d) knowledge about technological concepts |
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| d) knowledge about technological concepts |
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A grade 6 teacher has been teaching a unit on trees and forests. Today the class is going to use their previous knowledge to go outside and classify different leaves that they've found on the playground. The teacher will have the students write which trees the leaves belong to, and why, on a chart given at the beginning of the class. What learning theory us a teacher exhibiting.
a) behaviorism
b) cognitive
c) constructivism
d) developmentalism |
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Who is Gord's favorite learning theorist?
a) Vygotski
b) Piaget
c) Brunner
d) Gagner |
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Mrs. Paetz asked the students to build structures from spaghetti and marshmallows. Marion decides that she does not want to participate in a group because she doesn't like their design for the structure. What building block of STS is Marion lacking?
a) knowledge
b) concepts
c) skills
d) attitudes |
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Which of the following is not one of the major dimensions of curriculum according to the textbook?
a) intended curriculum
b) implemented curriculum
c) hidden curriculum
d) attained curriculum |
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POE (predict, observe,explain) is a framework that falls within which type of assessment?
a) formative
b) diagnostic
c) anecdotal records
d) summative |
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What is scientific literacy?
a) knowing all the parts of your science textbook
b) being able to read formulas
c) a persons ability to understand ways that evolve over time, what technology is, and how we use it
d) having the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to make informed decisions/opinions all related to science, technology and society |
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| d) having the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to make informed decisions/opinions all related to science, technology and society |
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What pair of models of learning have influenced science education since the 1960's?
a) behaviourist and biological
b) authentic and assertive
c) constructivist and cognitive
d) direct and darwinism |
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| c) constructivist and cognitivism |
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Which is NOT a benefit of using computers in a scientific classroom?
a) high level of student interest \
b) less time for hands on activities
c) immediate feedback
d) instruction can be individualized |
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| b) less time for hands on activities |
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What is the first step in planning a science lesson?
a) find technological resources
b) develop learning activities
c) consult curriculum
d) differentiate assessment |
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Which type of assessment focuses mainly on conceptual knowledge?
a) traditional
b) authentic
c) formative
d) balanced |
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Who is the teacher from Westpark who came to speak with us about his first year teaching experience?
a) Kevin
b) Keenan
c) Kyle
d) Keegan |
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All of the following are examples of differences in science and technology EXCEPT:
a) design is a key feature
b) focus on the natural world
c) change over time
d) practical activity |
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What is NOT one of Piaget's developmental stages:
a) Sensorimotor
b) Concrete Operational
c) Preoperational
d) Postoperational |
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Knowing how to do something is called:
a) problem solving skills
b) procedural knowledge
c) conceptual knowledge
d) manipulative skills |
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Which of the following is NOT an essential element of scientific inquiry?
a) engaging with a scientific question or problem
b) gathering evidence
c) evaluating explanations
d) creating new scientific questions |
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| d) creating new scientific questions |
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Which of the following is NOT a strategy for assessing students DURING teaching?
a) anecdotal records
b) journals
c) questioning
d) surveys |
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A _______ lists the general and specific concepts that will form the bases of the unit and helps teachers to think about why they are doing a particular activity.
a) unit plan
b) year plan
c) conceptual framework
d) procedural |
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A unit plan is a:
a) short range plan
b) long range plan
c) mid-range plan
d) daily plan |
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What are the two main kinds of public theories that have influenced education?
a) behaviourist and cognitivist
b) Piaget and Vygotsky
c) humanist and cognitivist
d) behaviourisy and Piaget |
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| a) behaviourist and cognitivist |
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What is the importance of technological problem solving?
a) fixing problems with technology
b) the diverse ways in which scientists study the natural world
c) refers to the diverse ways in which technologists build technological devices to address human wants and needs
d) a statement of important knowledge underpinning children's scientific inquiry |
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| c) refers to the diverse ways in which technologists build technological devices to address human wants and needs |
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Assessing students understanding during teaching is called?
a) summative assessment
b) formative assessment
c) self-assessment
d) performance assessment |
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What is the importance of language and drawing experiences to learning?
a) language and drawing experiences function both to provide a symbol for students to look at and comprehend the topic in a different way
b) language and drawing experiences function both to communicate ideas and represent ideas that will not be shown by a text alone
c) language and drawing exercises are fun
d) language and drawing experiences reach more of the multiple intelligence's than just providing text for the students |
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| b) language and drawing experiences function both to communicate ideas and represent ideas that will not be shown by a text alone |
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Which of the following is NOT an example of a discrepant event that we did in class?
a) elephant toothpaste
b) instant freezing water
c) leak proof bag
d) lava lamps |
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| b) instant freezing water |
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What is the first step in creating a year plan?
a) fins a calendar, mark in important events and block times for each unit
b) ask another teacher how they do it
c) do the exact same course outline and year plan as the previous teacher
d) look at the POS and pick outcomes you want to teach |
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| a) fins a calendar, mark in important events and block times for each unit |
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Scenario: A teacher walks to a table where a group of four students is engaging in technological problem solving. She notices that one student, Jenny, is not participating and makes a note of this on her attitude checklist. She then moves on to the next table. What type of assessment is this scenario using?
a) observation, checklists, and rating scales
b) rubric
c) anecdotal record keeping
d) assessing the students skills and attitudes |
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Definition
| a) observation, checklists, and rating scales |
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What is the dominant theory in science and technology education?
a) professionalism
b) behaviourism
c) constructivism
d) cognitivism |
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___________ refers to the diverse ways in which technologists build technological devices to address human wants and needs.
a) STS decision making
b) technological problem solving
c) what students should know
d) scientific inquiry |
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| b) technological problem solving |
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All of the following guidelines will help improve teacher questioning EXCEPT:
a) make questions simple
b) use a variety of closed questions
c) consciously listen to students
d) wait at least 10 seconds to respond to a student |
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Definition
| d) wait at least 10 seconds to respond to a student |
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During a lesson you must:
a) listen to your heart
b) be adaptable and on the fly
c) smile and do not stutter
d) just wing it |
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| b) be adaptable and on the fly |
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Who sets internal assessment?
a) set by organizations
b) set by students
c) set by the teacher
d) set by the government |
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When preparing to teach, teachers should consider all of the following EXCEPT:
a) POS curriculum objectives
b) character of students
c) parental perspectives
d) availability of teaching resources |
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When teaching a scientific inquiry the role of the teacher is to:
a) expect students to answer immediately
b) scaffold - provide questions to stimulate thinking
c) provide complex ambiguous questions
d) consistently provide a high level of assistance |
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| b) scaffold - provide questions to stimulate thinking |
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A sentence of important knowledge underpinning students scientific inquiry, technological problem solving and STS decision making is a(n):
a) attitude
b) belief
c) skill
d) concept |
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Which of these is a correct pairing of similarities of science and technology?
a) theoretical activity - digital activity
b) investigations arise from investigations in a lab - investigations arise from human wants
c) little or no design - design is a key feature
d) focused on natural world - focused on innovative world |
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| c) little or no design - design is a key feature |
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Which instructional strategy would you use to teach science?
a) scientific inquiry
b) STS decision making
c) technological problem solving
d) generative learning model |
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What do year plans serve as?
a) framework for lesson plans
b) road maps
c) absolute guideline
d) concrete long range plans |
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What purpose does questioning serve in a classroom?
a) get students actively engaged in their own learning
b) to explore students ideas and obtain feedback about their thinking
c) to make sure they are saying only the right answers
d) to provide participation marks |
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| a) get students actively engaged in their own learning |
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