Deck 11: Science

Question 1

Applications in biology and chemistry targets:

A) Students who are performing in the middle 50 percent in academic areas
B) Students who are good at science
C) Students with intellectual disabilities
D) Students who are performing in 80 percent in academic areas

Answer 1

A

Question 2

This approach may be seen on a continuum from student-directed to guided analysis, to structured investigation:

A) inquiry.
B) textbook.
C) graphic organizers.
D) mnemonic.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which strategy engages students in many different ways in science?

A) Commercial programs
B) Technology
C) Multi-component kits
D) Integrated programming

Answer 3

D

Question 4

The approach often linked with the hands-on approach is:

A) experimental learning.
B) textbook based learning.
C) inquiry-based science instruction.
D) academic content mastery.

Question 5

According to the text, which of the following could teachers use to integrate other subject areas into science lessons?

A) Guest speakers
B) Sports
C) Music
D) Films

Question 6

Which of the following is not a higher-order thinking skill?

A) Comparing
B) Synthesizing
C) Classifying
D) Computing

Question 7

Which instructional practice specifically targets organizational, basic academics, social skills, and behavioral skills?

A) Inquiry skills
B) Field trips
C) Cooperative learning
D) Study skills

Question 8

Which element of the science lesson requires students to organize data to explain the results?

A) Attention getting and motivating
B) Data gathering
C) Data processing
D) Closure

Question 9

Why is it important to take careful considerations when bringing animals in the classroom?

A) Appreciating the animal world
B) Sharing your experience with others
C) Keeping animals in a clean environment
D) Students may be allergic

Question 10

Which instructional practice increases achievement, student, involvement, and motivation in teaching science?

A) Field experiences
B) Cooperative learning
C) Web-based programs
D) Hands-on approach

Question 11

Despite their criticism and heavy reliance, textbooks can be very advantageous in teaching science to students with disabilities. Select an advantage of textbooks from the following:

A) they are often aligned with state standards.
B) their vocabulary is always appropriate.
C) content levels are always accurate.
D) they are cost effective.

Question 12

Plays and cartoons are two examples of which instructional consideration when teaching science.

A) Effective instructional strategy
B) Alternative products
C) Customized approaches
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Question 13

The hands-on approach to teaching science stress:

A) instruction and style.
B) ask and initiate.
C) doing and discovery.
D) observe and discuss.

Question 14

Which program is not a hands-on science program?

A) Delta Science Modules
B) You, Me, and Others
C) Full Option Science System
D) Science and Technology for Children

Question 15

According to the text, what form of instructional approach is used more frequently than any other in the teaching of science?

A) Textbook approach
B) Practical, hands-on activities
C) A combination of practical and theoretical methods
D) Experimental teaching approaches

Question 16

Which of the following is not an advantage of integrating different disciplines?

A) To motivate students
B) To provide opportunities to teach high-level content
C) To relate content to real life
D) To make students learn more

Question 17

It is common in elementary education to introduce a topic and cover it repeatedly in subsequent grades in more ways that are complex. What term describes this?

A) Integration
B) Knowledge acquisition
C) Spiral curriculum
D) Knowledge mastery

Question 18

Why do special educators find portfolio assessment helpful?

A) It allows students to show their best work over time
B) Most commercial science programs use portfolio assessment
C) It is easiest for teachers time
D) It is typically included in many IEP requirements

Question 19

Customized approaches to teaching science are popular. What should teachers first do before using this method?

A) Research other sources, including commercial programs
B) Check with parents for permission and input
C) Consult with partner teachers and principals
D) Find out what students are interested in and plan around the feedback

Question 20

Which form of science assessment is most useful for monitoring student progress in specific topic in a lesson?

A) Curriculum-based measurement
B) Norm-referenced standardized assessment
C) Testing rubrics
D) Student centered assessment

Question 21

Discuss the more popular forms of science instruction and why they are effective. Provide relevant examples in your answer.

Question 22

Which instructional techniques can enrich the world knowledge?

A) Universal design for learning
B) Cooperative learning
C) Field experiences
D) Some "To Do's."

Question 23

According to the text, which of the following statement is false?

A) If students with special needs are in an alternative curriculum, they may be exposed to functional science content.
B) The nature of science programs for students at the secondary level will depend on the program orientation.
C) Most elementary programs follow a spiral curriculum orientation.
D) If students with special needs are in an alternative curriculum, they will not be exposed to courses such as life science/biology, physical science, chemistry, physics, and earth science.

Question 24

Which assessment facilitates the thought process that the student is expected to emulate for a specific task?

A) Think-alouds
B) Graphic organizers
C) Self- and peer evaluations
D) Rubrics

Question 25

Briefly discuss why science instruction may be challenging to students with disabilities.

Question 26

Explain the different ways that teachers can assess science for students with disabilities.

Question 27

Differentiate between elementary and secondary science programs.

Question 28

When teaching science to learners with special needs, special educators must possess all the following except:

A) Have a mastery of science content
B) Have knowledge of basic content in the area of science
C) Understand laboratory skills
D) Work cooperatively with others

Question 29

What are three dimensions of science-related skills that students need?

Question 30

Which of the following is not a science-related skill needed by students in order to understand the many facets of science instruction?

A) Information acquisition skills
B) Information processing skills
C) Integration skills
D) Information synthesizing skills