Which one of the following is the best illustration of the understand cognitive process in the ...

Which one of the following is the best illustration of the understand cognitive process in the revision of Bloom's taxonomy presented in the textbook?
 
  A) Angela discovers fallacies in her teacher's argument regarding the value of an agricultural economy in Africa.
  B) Jason lists the steps in the scientific method that he memorized (e.g., identify the problem, gather data).
  C) Using a principle he learned in physics, Edgar develops a new tool to lift a heavy object.
  D) Georgette puts her textbook's definition of the word evasive in her own words.

Ques. 2

The major advantage of using Bloom's taxonomy in developing objectives is that the taxonomy:
 
  A) Helps in the formulation of criteria for judging acceptable performance.
  B) Encourages educators to address complex cognitive processes as well as factual knowledge.
  C) Identifies an indisputable order in which objectives should be addressed in a lesson.
  D) Specifies the most appropriate instructional method for each type of objective.

Ques. 3

After students analyze their data and write their results in science class, their teacher asks them to make sense of their data and results by writing a few paragraphs that discuss what their results mean. The teacher is asking students to demonstrate which type of understanding in the taxonomy found in Understanding by Design?
 
  A) Interpretation
  B) Application
  C) Perspective
  D) Self-knowledge

Ques. 4

Mr. Nolen is going to teach a unit on Shakespeare to his English literature class. He realizes that his students will need to identify themes and main ideas, elaborate on what they read, and summarize the plot of each play. Which type of task analysis is Mr. Nolen conducting?
 
  A) Preliminary cognitive analysis
  B) Subject matter analysis
  C) Behavioral analysis
  D) Information processing analysis

Ques. 5

Which one of the following is considered to be the major advantage of conducting a task analysis for topics taught in the classroom?
 
  A) It ensures accreditation by regional and national accrediting agencies.
  B) It helps teachers determine whether they are treating their male and female students equitably.
  C) It helps teachers determine how to teach various concepts and skills and in what order.
  D) It helps teachers determine the best way to motivate students to study a topic.

Ques. 6

Which one of the following instructional objectives is consistent with guidelines presented in the textbook?
 
  A) Students will complete the first 10 chapters of their textbook by the end of the semester.
  B) The teacher will demonstrate the correct way to use a Bunsen burner.
  C) Students will study effective government practices.
  D) Students will write a one-page poem using meter and rhyme correctly.

Ques. 7

One of the history teachers below is violating a principle recommended for teacher-directed instruction. Which one?
 
  A) Mr. Annenberg explains to his students how the American Revolution was in some ways similar to conflicts children have about ownership and rights.
  B) Ms. Bartholomew begins her discussion of the American Civil War by drawing some parallels between it and something the class has already studiedthe American Revolution.
  C) During a unit on World War I, Mr. Cortez often uses maps to show how certain battles were fought at especially strategic locations.
  D) Ms. DeLuca talks quickly to cover the battles of World War II because the class time is about to end.