Question 1

Mrs.Pollock wants to use the computers in her classroom to help her second grade students improve their math scores on achievement tests.Based on reviews about technology and learning,which of the following plans is most likely to help Mrs.Pollock meet her goal?
A)Animated characters talking about math with sound effects and music
B)Simulation of a classroom activity that involves using math in a fun way
C)Tutorial requiring active engagement and frequent interaction with feedback
D)Examples of story problems read and worked by an expert

Accepted Answer

Tutorials that require active engagement, frequent interaction with feedback, and problem-solving are most effective for improving math scores. This plan allows students to actively engage with the material and receive feedback on their performance, which has been shown to lead to improved achievement. The other options may be engaging, but they do not provide the same level of interactive learning that is needed for significant improvement in math scores.

Question 2

Many constructivist approaches to learning recommend five conditions for learning.In light of these five conditions,contrast traditional classroom teaching with teaching based on these constructivist conditions.

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Question 3

Students in Mrs.Davis's high school media class are designing instructional videos.Their target audience is students in grades 1-3.Their goal is to help these students use technology safely,wisely,and abide by rules of netiquette.As they finish developing a video lesson,they arrange to go into the classrooms in grades 1-3 and present the lesson to the children.After each lesson,the high school students discuss their reflections about the session.They look for ways to improve the lesson and transfer those types of changes to the next lesson.The attentiveness of the young children helps Mrs.Davis's high school students feel that they are making a difference.
Is this an example of service learning? Explain why or why not on the basis of established characteristics of service learning.

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Question 4

Butterfly defect is a phenomenon that occurs when students "flutter from one enticing link on the Internet to the next,often forgetting what they are researching." They may begin with a homework assignment in which they research examples of a specific economic downturn.They begin a search by entering keywords into Google.An hour later,they have not completed their search or succeeded in finding examples.
Create a draft for the content of a lesson plan that deals with "butterfly defect" in a high school classroom.Use a constructivist approach to address the problem.

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Question 5

The interdisciplinary science of learning is based on research from many fields that study learning.Despite their different perspectives,experts in the learning sciences agree on some basic assumptions.One basic assumption is that experts have deep conceptual knowledge.Another is that learning comes from the learner.
Describe at least two practices in traditional classrooms that seem inconsistent with these assumptions.

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Question 6

In conjunction with a unit on environmentalism,students in Ms.Stremmel's class placed recycle bins in three locations at school.They collect the recycled goods and take them to the recycling center every Friday after school.This is an example of:
A)inquiry.
B)service learning.
C)community service.
D)cooperative learning.

Accepted Answer

This activity involves students in a service learning project where they are not only learning about environmentalism but also taking action to make a positive impact on their community by collecting and recycling goods.

Question 7

As a typical teen,Hanson spends more than 60 minutes a day on the Internet.He checks social media and Googles to find information for school.He gets distracted by links within sites and ads in the margins.As he multitasks,he follows links posted by friends and moves from one site to another.He often forgets what he reads when he skims so many different sites.This type of Internet searching often leads to:
A)jigsaw learning.
B)embodied cognition.
C)situated learning.
D)butterfly defect.

Accepted Answer

The described behavior of Hanson, where he moves from one site to another and gets distracted by links and ads, is a common example of the "butterfly defect" phenomenon. This term refers to the tendency of Internet users to easily become distracted, shifting their attention from one topic to another without fully engaging with any particular content. As a result, they may have a superficial understanding of multiple topics but fail to develop a deep comprehension of any particular topic. Hence, option D is the best choice. The other options (jigsaw learning, embodied cognition, and situated learning) are not relevant to the described scenario.

Question 8

Mr.Holland claims to use cooperative learning.He groups students,gives them math assignments in the book,and allows them to decide whether they work with group members or work independently.Mr.Holland needs your help to understand true cooperative learning and revise his practice to achieve it.
Describe how Mr.Holland should set up his groups for cooperative learning.
What does Mr.Holland need to do to turn his math assignments into true cooperative learning? Be sure to include all five elements of cooperative learning in your answer.

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Question 9

Students in Mr.Morrow's sixth grade math class have provided math tutoring for students in the second grade.They conducted this service learning project for four weeks to use their math skills and meet needs of struggling young students.What additional learning activity must be involved for this project to exhibit the characteristics of service learning?
A)Reflect and write about the service experience
B)Assess the learning of the young students to measure gains in learning
C)Evaluate the effectiveness of the service they provided
D)Analyze the process of providing the service

Accepted Answer

Reflecting and writing about the service experience is an essential part of service learning as it helps students to make connections between the service they provided and their personal growth and learning. It also encourages them to think critically about the impact of their service on the community and ways to improve future service projects. While options B, C, and D are also important components of service learning, reflecting on the service experience is the most fundamental and necessary component.

Question 10

The preschool children in Ms.Anderson's class love to use technology-everything from computers to smartphones and tablets.Parents of several children talk with pride about their child's techno savvy ways.Based on studies about the use of technology with young children,which parents boast about technology use that is NOT good for the child?
A)Devan's parents talk about his skill in learning to turn gadgets on and off and listen to voicemail messages.
B)Jazz's parents talk about the way she can sit for an hour by herself and do the drill-and-practice program about numbers.
C)Larena's parents talk about her following simple spoken instructions that lead her through games of rhyming words.
D)Paul's parents talk about his skill in using the iPad's camera to capture plants and animals that interest him.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that excessive use of drill-and-practice programs can lead to a lack of creativity and problem-solving skills in young children. Sitting for an hour by herself doing such programs is not recommended for healthy development.

Quiz 10: The Learning Sciences and Constructivism

Mrs.Pollock wants to use the computers in her classroom to help her second grade students improve their math scores on achievement tests.Based on reviews about technology and learning,which of the following plans is most likely to help Mrs.Pollock meet her goal?

Many constructivist approaches to learning recommend five conditions for learning.In light of these five conditions,contrast traditional classroom teaching with teaching based on these constructivist conditions.

In conjunction with a unit on environmentalism,students in Ms.Stremmel's class placed recycle bins in three locations at school.They collect the recycled goods and take them to the recycling center every Friday after school.This is an example of: