Question 1

The hands-on approach to teaching science stress:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The major approaches to teaching science

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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:

Accepted Answer

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. 
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 6

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Effective instructional strategy 
B)  Alternative products 
C)  Customized approaches 
D)  Integrated curriculum?AU: The same questions/answers were in Chapter 10. Replace? AU: The same questions/answers were in Chapter 10. Replace? 
A)  Effective instructional strategy 
B)  Alternative products 
C)  Customized approaches 
D)  Integrated curriculum?AU: The same questions/answers were in Chapter 10. Replace? AU: The same questions/answers were in Chapter 10. Replace?

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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. 
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 8

Why do special educators find portfolio assessment helpful?

Accepted Answer

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 
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 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

The hands-on approach to teaching science stress:

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

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

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

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:

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

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

Why do special educators find portfolio assessment helpful?

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

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

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Exam 11: Science

The hands-on approach to teaching science stress:

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

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

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

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:

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

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

Why do special educators find portfolio assessment helpful?

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

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

Special Education: an Introduction to Teaching Students With Special Needs 1

Foundations of Effective Instruction

Teaching and Differentiating Instruction in a Multi-Tiered System of Education

Strategies for Classroom Management and Positive Behavior Support

Spoken Language

Reading: Word Recognition

Reading: Comprehension

Written Language

Mathematics Instruction

Social Studies

Study Skills

Social Competence and Self-Determination Skills

Applied Academics

Career Development and Transition Across School Levels

Filters