Cool Jobs: Wide World of Robots

Cool Jobs: Wide World of Robots

8th Grade

5 Qs

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Cool Jobs: Wide World of Robots

Cool Jobs: Wide World of Robots

Assessment

Quiz

English

8th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RI.7.6, RI.11-12.5, RI. 9-10.2

+13

Standards-aligned

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How does the author show connection between people with Alzheimer's disease and people recovering from strokes?

The author explains the difference between the problems with memory and problems with brain function.

The author describes how both groups benefited from a robot's encouragement.

The author illustrates the value of mental exercises for both groups

The author gives a detailed explanation to show how socially assistive robots are able to talk and move

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Why does the author describe both the positive and negative reactions of autistic children to robot Bandit?

The author wants to show the differences between how children and adults reacted to Bandit.

The author wants to explain why some children played with Bandit and some seemed uncomfortable and moved away.

The author hopes to prove that the robot cannot be used in certain situations

The author is suggesting why and how Bandit can be improved.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Which statement best describes the distinction between socially assistive robots and other sophisticated robots?

Socially assistive robots require more complex programming.

Socially assistive robots can only be used for therapy and rehabilitation

Socially assistive robots are designed to have characteristics that are more humanlike

Socially assistive robots both experience and react to emotions.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the central idea of this article?

Engineers are currently building all kinds of robots and the possibilities are endless.

Robots shaped like snakes could help one day search for victims after an earthquake or even help doctors perform surgeries.

Technology has advanced so much as we are introduced to robots.

Robots can be programmed to ask a patient to perform an exercise and to then monitor the patient's movement.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

According to the author, what advantage is there to having robots hep children with autism spectrum disorders?

Robots are attentive and listen well

Robots can be programmed to help patients to perform movement

Robots can help doctors.

Robots never get tired or frustrated as people do.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6