Chapter 3

A child’s development depends on the child’s

Which statement best describes the process of constructing new knowledge?

It is likely that most students in grades 3 through 6 (ages 7-11) are:

The region between the learner’s spontaneous level of knowing and thinking, and the level he or she can reach in problem-solving with assistance is called:

The term scaffolding refers to:

Children of primary grades (K—2) are most likely to be in the _____________ stage of development.

The Next Generation Science Standards recommend:

To demonstrate understanding of a scientific idea, a student might:

The use of previously learned knowledge in new situations is referred to as

According to the social constructivist model of learning theory, which of the following is NOT one of the things learners must do in order to construct new knowledge?

Children’s misconceptions

Alternative conceptions (misconceptions) are children’s ideas that:

For conceptual change to occur, the teacher must do all EXCEPT:

External support that helps learners to be successful with various learning tasks is referred to as

Able to plan complex experimental investigations--Which of Piaget's Cognitive Stages?

Has just developed the ability to conserve length and liquid volume: Which of Piaget's Cognitive Stages?

Thinks in subjective and egocentric ways: Which of Piaget's Cognitive Stages?

Learns only from his/her physical responses to sensory stimuli: Which of Piaget's Cognitive Stages?

Has just developed the ability to think reversibly: Which of Piaget's Cognitive Stages?

Can deal with ratios and proportions: Which of Piaget's Cognitive Stages?

_________________ takes place “when people do something again in similar, but not identical ways to reinforce what they have learned while adding something new”.

What is a necessary part for full development of science proficiency?

Which of the following is NOT true of concept maps?

When predicting balance on an equal-arm balance, a child in the concrete operational stage of cognitive development would most likely:

Without an adequate level of prior knowledge:

If you were to observe Dr. Contant’s class, you would probably see students actively participating in classroom activities. You might hear discussions and collaborations among two or more students. Students will most likely be involved in constructive questioning and critiquing of each other’s work and assuming responsibility for helping one another learn. Dr. Contant’s classroom environment would be best described as:

Teaching through inquiry has to be established _________________. Students need to be coached on what to do when placed into groups, know how to assign roles, know how to constructively talk through problems and issues, and practice in setting up simple experiments and designing procedures that either have a control or only change a single variable.