ANALYSIS OF TEST ITEMS
1. Which
of the following can be considered as a specific instructional objective?
a. Know
the meaning of vertebrates
b. Differentiate
herbivores from carnivores
c. Understand
the factors affecting ones health
d. Appreciate
the effort of the environmentalists
Answer: b
2. Which
is a psychomotor objective?
a. Use
platform balance to accurately weigh objects
b. Exhibit
an alert during inquiry discussions
c. Participate
actively in all manipulative exercises
d. Interpret
the data presented in a graph
Answer: a
3. A
science teacher prepares her pupils to listen to other’s points of view and
accept per ideas which are convincing. What scientific attitude is she to
develop?
a. Critical
reflections
b. Open
mindedness
c. Respect
for evidence
d. Cooperation
with others
Answer: b
4. Which
of the following characterized a creative and inventive science teacher?
a. She
produces ideas which are from oneself
b. She
listens to others creative ideas.
c. She
is sensitive to others inventions.
d. She
is interested in unusual things.
Answer: a
5. When
a science teacher use to demonstration method of teaching?
a. When
pupils are difficult to manage
b. When
there are enough materials for pupils to manipulate
c. When
pupils have enough time to discover the concept by themselves
d. When
materials involve expensive materials and dangerous chemicals
Answer: d
6. When
you lack enough materials and equipment for several groups to perform an
experiment, which method should you use?
a. Demonstration
b. Experimentation
c. Laboratory
d. Project
Answer: a
7. Four
groups in a science class conducted an experiment on the amount of water needed
for seed germination. Four groups have the same findings while the other has
different finding. What would you do as their teacher?
a. Let
the group change their findings.
b. Tell
the group to check their answer in the book.
c. Accept
the groups answer as another finding.
d. Discuss
the findings of the three groups then encourage the other group to try the
experiments again.
Answer: d
8. Which
should a science teacher avoid in using experimental method?
a. Encourage
the children to design their own experiments.
b. Dictate
the children the finding and conclusions.
c. Use
the materials that are locally available.
d. Identify
the variables to be tested.
Answer: b
9. Why
do pupils retain science concepts more permanently when experimental method is
used?
a. The
experiment is based on pupils’ interest.
b. The
children learn by actually doing things themselves.
c. The
materials used are easy to manipulate.
d. The
children regard the experiment as a play activity.
Answer: b
10. Below
are the desirable goals in using the inquiry approach in teaching science
except one. Which one is this?
a. It
maintains children’s curiosity.
b. It
develops children’s positive attitudes toward science.
c. It
involves children in learning activities that require a high degree of
cognitive skill.
d. It
helps the children to understand the subject matter more thoroughly than with
other methods.
Answer: d
11. Which
is the main emphasis of the rational inquiry approach?
a. It
emphasizes verbal interaction with peers.
b. It
emphasizes verbal interaction with the teacher.
c. It
emphasizes children’s manipulation of materials.
d. It
emphasizes step-by-step laboratory procedure.
Answer: b
12. What
process skill is being developed when the children complete thee data from the
experiment into tables or graph and report their findings to the rest?
a. Observing
b. Inferring
c. Hypothesizing
d. Communicating
Answer: d
13. A
science teacher asked the pupils to infer what is inside a box wrapped
beautifully. One of her pupils shook it and heard something rolling then
inferred. Which could be his inference?
a. The
box is beautifully wrapped.
b. The
object inside the box is a marble.
c. There
is no object inside the box.
d. The
object inside the box will explode.
Answer: b
14. Mrs.
Balagtas emphasizes the development of skills rather than the acquisition of
content. What approach did she use?
a. Process
b. Inquiry
c. Discovery
d. Conceptual
Answer: a
15. A
teacher provides the pupils some wires, lamps, dry cells and gives them into
time to manipulate these materials without giving them guidelines for using the
materials. What science approach did the teacher employ?
a. Pure
discovery
b. Guided
discovery
c. Experimental
d. Laboratory
Answer: a
16. Which
is the limitation of using discovery approach?
a. It
could be time consuming.
b. It
is a great way to motivate children.
c. It
leads to better retention and understanding of concepts.
d. It
develops the child’s ability to discover new principles.
Answer: a
17. Which
is the proper sequence of steps following the inductive method?
a. Activity,
analysis, application, abstraction
b. Activity,
analysis, abstraction, application
c. Abstraction,
analysis, activity, application
d. Abstraction,
activity, analysis, application
Answer: b
18. Which
describes the deductive method of teaching science?
a. Examples
are presented first before forming conclusions.
b. The
definition of a concept is formed by the pupils themselves.
c. The
rules are stated as pupils guide in doing exercises.
d. The
pupils compare the given-examples to draw conclusions.
Answer: c
19. Below
are children’s benefits from a field trip. Which is least important?
a. Pupils
are exposed to real situation.
b. Pupils
study thing in the natural setting.
c. Pupils
relate science concept as the apply to real life situations.
d. Pupils
would be relived from tedious work in school.
Answer: d
20. The
pupils were brought to their school garden to observe the plants. What
technique was used?
a. Conducting
a field trip
b. Inviting
a resource person
c. Setting
experimental set-ups
d. Preparing
demonstration lesson
Answer: a
21. Which
should be avoided when using instructional media?
a. Instructional
media should be based on pupils interest.
b. Workshops
provided should be equipped with complicated construction tools.
c. Models
and miniatures should be checked as to accuracy of the information being
presented.
d. The
teacher must be in a constant search of media resources which are available in
the immediate environment.
Answer: b
22. Who
can be invited as a resource person in Science and Health?
a. Civil
Engineer
b. Volcanologist
c. Accountant
d. President
Answer: b
23. Which
science lesson is appropriate for panel discussion?
a. Pros
and Cons in Using Antibiotics
b. Preparing
Balanced Diets
c. Structure
of Atom
d. Occurrence
of Tides
Answer: a
24. How
would you How would you describe discussion method?
a. A
method that develops the pupils’ habit of reading.
b. A method that helps the pupils studies things
in their natural setting.
c. A
method that provides the pupils rich information brought by someone
knowledgeable.
d. A
method that provides the best opportunity for the children to express their
opinion and share ideas with their classmates.
Answer: d
25. In
which concept teaching strategy do children group science concepts with common
attributes?
a. Concept
Formation
b. Concept
Development
c. Concept
Attainment
d. Concept
Map
Answer: b
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