Question 1

Information transmitted to earth from the Phoenix Mars Lander suggests which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) 	Mars may have had water on its surface at one time. 
B) 	Mars seems to be populated by small green creatures. 
C) 	Mars is made mostly of ice. 
D) 	Mars is so inhospitable to man that it probably would be a bad idea to send people to Mars for exploration purposes 
E) 	Brief explanation if desired: 
A) 	Mars may have had water on its surface at one time. 
B) 	Mars seems to be populated by small green creatures. 
C) 	Mars is made mostly of ice. 
D) 	Mars is so inhospitable to man that it probably would be a bad idea to send people to Mars for exploration purposes 
E) 	Brief explanation if desired: A

Question 2

Perception is

Accepted Answer

A)  The same for all people. 
B)  Different for each individual. 
C)  The result of methodical inquiry. 
D)  The result of loud talk. 
A)  The same for all people. 
B)  Different for each individual. 
C)  The result of methodical inquiry. 
D)  The result of loud talk. B

Question 3

W Approximately how many new species of plants and animals have been discovered in the past ten years?

Accepted Answer

A) 	Development of new treatments for diseases 
B) 	Shedding light on the theory of human evolution 
C) 	Finding genetic sources for certain traits 
D) 	Predicting the possibility of acquiring certain diseases 
E) 	All of the above
F)	None of the above
Brief explanation if desired 
A) 	Development of new treatments for diseases 
B) 	Shedding light on the theory of human evolution 
C) 	Finding genetic sources for certain traits 
D) 	Predicting the possibility of acquiring certain diseases 
E) 	All of the above
F)	None of the above
Brief explanation if desired B

Question 4

W In the constructivist view, the best way to understand what children are thinking is to

Accepted Answer

A)  Ask them. 
B)  Listen to them. 
C)  Watch them. 
D)  Look at their notes and drawings. 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above 
A)  Ask them. 
B)  Listen to them. 
C)  Watch them. 
D)  Look at their notes and drawings. 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 5

What is a genome?

Accepted Answer

A)  The set of all genes in a cell 
B)  Half the genes in a cell 
C)  The set of genes in a reproductive cell 
D)  The set of genes in a fruit fly 
A)  The set of all genes in a cell 
B)  Half the genes in a cell 
C)  The set of genes in a reproductive cell 
D)  The set of genes in a fruit fly

Question 6

What is the likelihood that a science teacher will know all the science that might come up in a class?

Accepted Answer

A)  Low 
B)  Medium 
C)  High 
D)  Very high if the teacher studied enough science 
A)  Low 
B)  Medium 
C)  High 
D)  Very high if the teacher studied enough science

Question 7

many planets have been found outside our solar system?

Accepted Answer

A)  None. 
B)  1 
C)  Between 1 and 100. 
D)  Nearly 500 
E)  billions 
A)  None. 
B)  1 
C)  Between 1 and 100. 
D)  Nearly 500 
E)  billions

Question 8

Controversies in science include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Theory of evolution 
B)  Global warming 
C)  Preservation of the spotted owl 
D)  Stem cell research 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above 
A)  Theory of evolution 
B)  Global warming 
C)  Preservation of the spotted owl 
D)  Stem cell research 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 9

The processes of science are

Accepted Answer

A)  Scientific actions. 
B)  A means of doing science. 
C)  A set of procedures that ensure accurate scientific investigations. 
D)  The primary focus of constructivist science education. 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above 
A)  Scientific actions. 
B)  A means of doing science. 
C)  A set of procedures that ensure accurate scientific investigations. 
D)  The primary focus of constructivist science education. 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 10

W Much new knowledge is the result of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Accidental discoveries 
B)  Methodological experimentation 
C)  Wondering about something 
D)  Observation 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above 
A)  Accidental discoveries 
B)  Methodological experimentation 
C)  Wondering about something 
D)  Observation 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 11

is a "Goldilocks Planet?"

Accepted Answer

A) 	A planet that has the properties to support life as we know it 
B) 	A yellow planet 
C) 	A planet that is very hot 
D) 	A planet that is very cold 
E) 	Brief explanation if desired: 
A) 	A planet that has the properties to support life as we know it 
B) 	A yellow planet 
C) 	A planet that is very hot 
D) 	A planet that is very cold 
E) 	Brief explanation if desired:

Question 12

W Results of the human genome project include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Development of new treatments for diseases 
B)  Shedding light on the theory of human evolution 
C)  Finding genetic sources for certain traits 
D)  Predicting the possibility of acquiring certain diseases 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above 
A)  Development of new treatments for diseases 
B)  Shedding light on the theory of human evolution 
C)  Finding genetic sources for certain traits 
D)  Predicting the possibility of acquiring certain diseases 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 13

W The constructivist perspective in science education suggests that

Accepted Answer

A)  Teachers should impart as much science as they can in the time allotted. 
B)  Teachers should do as many demonstrations as they have time for. 
C)  Teachers should encourage students to learn how to do science. 
D)  Teachers should encourage students to memorize important scientific facts and principles. 
A)  Teachers should impart as much science as they can in the time allotted. 
B)  Teachers should do as many demonstrations as they have time for. 
C)  Teachers should encourage students to learn how to do science. 
D)  Teachers should encourage students to memorize important scientific facts and principles.

Question 14

are some problems with trying to know all the science you might ever teach?

Accepted Answer

A)  There will be more scientific knowledge by time you teach it that was known when you studied it. 
B)  Scientific knowledge is changing. 
C)  Some of what you learned may be replaced by new and different knowledge. 
D)  There is too much scientific knowledge known for any one person to be able to learn it all. 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above 
A)  There will be more scientific knowledge by time you teach it that was known when you studied it. 
B)  Scientific knowledge is changing. 
C)  Some of what you learned may be replaced by new and different knowledge. 
D)  There is too much scientific knowledge known for any one person to be able to learn it all. 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 15

W Which of the following is/are closed questions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Which kind of ice cream do you like? 
B)  How far is it to the nearest hospital? 
C)  How many miles per gallon does your car get? 
D)  What are the names of the planets closer to the sun than the earth? 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above 
A)  Which kind of ice cream do you like? 
B)  How far is it to the nearest hospital? 
C)  How many miles per gallon does your car get? 
D)  What are the names of the planets closer to the sun than the earth? 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 16

W Which is a main characteristic of the 5E learning cycle developed by Roger Bybee of the Biological Sciences Curriculum Study?

Accepted Answer

A) 	It is useful primarily in the life sciences. 
B) 	It is patterned after the original learning cycle. 
C) 	It ignores the evaluation element. 
D) 	It requires students to develop their own totally unique conclusions. 
E) 	Brief explanation if desired: 
A) 	It is useful primarily in the life sciences. 
B) 	It is patterned after the original learning cycle. 
C) 	It ignores the evaluation element. 
D) 	It requires students to develop their own totally unique conclusions. 
E) 	Brief explanation if desired:

Question 17

One of the main reasons for planetary exploration is

Accepted Answer

A)  To find information that might support a theory of the origin of life on earth. 
B)  To satisfy curiosity. 
C)  To test technology. 
D)  To take interesting pictures. 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above 
A)  To find information that might support a theory of the origin of life on earth. 
B)  To satisfy curiosity. 
C)  To test technology. 
D)  To take interesting pictures. 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 18

What characterizes a plutoid?

Accepted Answer

A) 	A plutoid is a small planet-like body. 
B) 	A plutoid is spherical or nearly spherical in shape. 
C) 	The orbit of a plutoid is located primarily beyond the orbit of Neptune. 
D) 	All of the above 
E) 	None of the above
F)	Brief explanation if desired 
A) 	A plutoid is a small planet-like body. 
B) 	A plutoid is spherical or nearly spherical in shape. 
C) 	The orbit of a plutoid is located primarily beyond the orbit of Neptune. 
D) 	All of the above 
E) 	None of the above
F)	Brief explanation if desired

Question 19

W What historical event spurred a revolution in science teaching?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sputnik 
B)  World War II 
C)  The discovery of DNA 
D)  The International Space Station 
A)  Sputnik 
B)  World War II 
C)  The discovery of DNA 
D)  The International Space Station

Question 20

How have American children performed on the TIMSS?

Accepted Answer

A)  Elementary school children have performed very well and middle grades children have performed in the middle when compared with the performance of children from other countries. 
B)  Elementary and middle grades children have performed very well when compared with the performance of children from other countries. 
C)  Elementary and middle grades children have performed poorly when compared with the performance of children from other countries. 
D)  Middle grades children have performed very well and elementary children have performed in the middle when compared with the performance of children from other countries. 
A)  Elementary school children have performed very well and middle grades children have performed in the middle when compared with the performance of children from other countries. 
B)  Elementary and middle grades children have performed very well when compared with the performance of children from other countries. 
C)  Elementary and middle grades children have performed poorly when compared with the performance of children from other countries. 
D)  Middle grades children have performed very well and elementary children have performed in the middle when compared with the performance of children from other countries.

Information transmitted to earth from the Phoenix Mars Lander suggests which of the following?

Perception is

W Approximately how many new species of plants and animals have been discovered in the past ten years?

W In the constructivist view, the best way to understand what children are thinking is to

What is a genome?

What is the likelihood that a science teacher will know all the science that might come up in a class?

many planets have been found outside our solar system?

Controversies in science include which of the following?

The processes of science are

W Much new knowledge is the result of which of the following?

is a "Goldilocks Planet?"

W Results of the human genome project include which of the following?

W The constructivist perspective in science education suggests that

are some problems with trying to know all the science you might ever teach?

W Which of the following is/are closed questions?

W Which is a main characteristic of the 5E learning cycle developed by Roger Bybee of the Biological Sciences Curriculum Study?

One of the main reasons for planetary exploration is

What characterizes a plutoid?

W What historical event spurred a revolution in science teaching?

How have American children performed on the TIMSS?

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Exam 1: The Science Education Imperative

Information transmitted to earth from the Phoenix Mars Lander suggests which of the following?

Perception is

W Approximately how many new species of plants and animals have been discovered in the past ten years?

W In the constructivist view, the best way to understand what children are thinking is to

What is a genome?

What is the likelihood that a science teacher will know all the science that might come up in a class?

many planets have been found outside our solar system?

Controversies in science include which of the following?

The processes of science are

W Much new knowledge is the result of which of the following?

is a "Goldilocks Planet?"

W Results of the human genome project include which of the following?

W The constructivist perspective in science education suggests that

are some problems with trying to know all the science you might ever teach?

W Which of the following is/are closed questions?

W Which is a main characteristic of the 5E learning cycle developed by Roger Bybee of the Biological Sciences Curriculum Study?

One of the main reasons for planetary exploration is

What characterizes a plutoid?

W What historical event spurred a revolution in science teaching?

How have American children performed on the TIMSS?

Science Education Today

The Process of Science

Constructivism in Elementary Science Education

Inquiry

Science Education for Students With Diverse Perspectives

Science Education for Students With Learning Differences

Assessment

The Elementary Science Classroom

Reading, Writing, and Interdisciplinary Approaches

Technology in Elementary Science Education

Concept Mapping in Elementary Science

The Elementary Science Education Professional

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