Science Pedagogy Quiz: 19.11.2020

The assessment in science should focus on

Direction: Answer the following question by selecting the correct / most appropriate options.
A Class VII teacher wraps a thin paper strip tightly around an iron rod and tries to burn the paper with candle while rotating the iron rod continuously. Does it burn? Which process skill/skills of students may be developed through this activity?

Which of the following strategies are most appropriate for a teacher to teach the topic ‘Save Energy’?
A- Ask students to write slogans on saving energy
B- Write at least five ways to save energy
C- Make a model/project to depict energy saving
D- Encourage students to save energy in various ways in their lives

A few small wax pieces are fixed at nearly equal distances on a flat strip of aluminium. One end of the strip is clamped to a stand and the other end is heated. Consider the following statements a and B:
A- Wax pieces begin to fall one-by-one in the order of their increasing distance from the flame.
B- Aluminium strip transfers heat from the end nearest to the flame to the other end.
Of the two statements given above:

“Open a water tap. Adjust the flow so that it forms a thin stream. Charge a refill. Bring it near the water stream. Observe what happens. Write a short report on the activity.”
The skill(s) developed in the students through this activity is/are

Which of the following make(s) good open-ended question(s)?
A- What difficulties would we face if our bodies did not have muscles in it?
B- What is the difference between the stem of a rose plant, mango tree, and tulsi?
C- Snake and snail have very different styles of movement. Why is it so?
D- Define various roots and write their features.

Somia usually takes her Class VII students on a field trip. Which of the following could be the objective(s)?
A- It provides concrete experiences to students.
B- She can give them assignments and projects for formative assessment.
C- It enhances process skills of students.
D- It saves her teaching time.

Direction: Answer the following question by selecting the correct / most appropriate options.
The following are some of the views about assessment in science. Choose the most impractical idea from those given below.

Identify the incorrect statement about the nature of science.

Direction: Answer the following question by selecting the correct / most appropriate options.
Students of Class VII are testing starch in food. While testing, students do mistakes in observations. The most appropriate response of the teacher will be :
A) not to give another chance to students.
B) to punish students and warn them.
C) to accept their mistakes errors.
D) to appreciate their attempt.