What does the word Growth refer to?

The measurable physical changes that occur throughout a person’s life.

The unmeasurable physical changes that occure throughout a person's life.

The measurable stages in a person's life.

The unmeasurable thoughts a person has throughout their life.

What does the word Development refer to?

The way you think about the changes occuring over time.

The changes that you think occur over time.

The changes that occur physically over time.

Which of the following describes physical development?

Changes in mobility, development of small and large muscles

learning to cope with feelings, building confidence,

learning to speak, improving memory

Human Growth and Development

Quiz

•

Specialty

•

10th - 12th Grade

•

Practice Problem

•

Medium

Lucy Phillips

Used 303+ times

FREE Resource

About this resource

This quiz focuses on human growth and development fundamentals, specifically examining the foundational concepts that distinguish growth from development and the progression through life stages. Designed for grades 10-12, this assessment requires students to understand that growth refers to measurable physical changes while development encompasses the broader changes in intellectual, mental, emotional, social, and functional skills over time. Students must demonstrate knowledge of the typical life stage classifications, including the age ranges for infancy (birth to 2 years) and adolescence (ages 9-18), as well as recognize that developmental progress varies among individuals. The questions assess students' ability to categorize different types of development—physical, intellectual, emotional, and social—and apply their understanding by identifying appropriate life stages for given ages and predicting typical life events within specific developmental periods. Created by Lucy Phillips, a Specialty teacher in Great Britain who teaches grades 10-12. This comprehensive quiz serves as an excellent tool for introducing or reviewing the core terminology and concepts in human development courses. Teachers can effectively use this assessment as a diagnostic tool at the beginning of a unit to gauge prior knowledge, as guided practice during instruction to reinforce key definitions, or as a formative assessment to identify areas requiring additional support. The quiz works particularly well for homework assignments or warm-up activities, allowing students to solidify their understanding of developmental stages and characteristics. This assessment aligns with health education standards that emphasize understanding human development across the lifespan, including physical, cognitive, and psychosocial changes, supporting curriculum goals related to personal health and wellness education at the secondary level.