Planning and Presenting Research Projects: Mastery Test

Anthony’s research question is “What environmental policies have been adopted to protect southern blue whales near the coast of Antarctica?” He is having trouble finding sources that answer this exact question. How should he revise his research question?

• He should make his research question more complex.

• He should make his research question more concise.

• He should broaden his research question.

• He should narrow his research question to focus his topic.

Which research question would lead to the most information about methods public schools can use to strengthen literacy at all grade levels?

• What can school districts do to support teachers in improving their own literacy skills?

• What are the most effective tests to assess the literacy levels of graduating students?

• How do literacy programs in other countries compare to those in the United States?

• Which literacy improvement techniques have proven most effective with students?

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Bella’s research question is “What habitats do blue whales thrive in, and which locations are not ideal for the various behaviors they tend to exhibit?” She is having trouble writing a short presentation about what she has found. How should she revise her research question?

• She should make her research question more complex.

• She should make her research question more concise.

• She should broaden her research question.

• She should narrow her research question to focus her topic.

Jack has set out to research the question “Why are blue whales important?” He is having trouble going through the dozens of different books he found on this subject at the library. How should he revise his research question?

• He should narrow his research question to focus his topic.

• He should broaden his research question.

• He should make his research question more concise.

• He should make his research question more complex.

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CCSS.W.9-10.7

Colette’s research question is “Do blue whales live in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence?” She is having trouble putting together a long enough presentation on her findings. How should she revise her research question?

• She should narrow her research question to focus her topic.

• She should make her research question more concise.

• She should make her research question more complex.

• She should broaden her research question.

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Anna has just read a text about New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern and is conducting a research project based on the text. Which research question would be most effective for her topic?

• How did Jacinda Ardern come to be the prime minister of New Zealand?

• What are politics like in New Zealand?

• At what age was Jacinda Ardern first elected to public office in New Zealand?

• Is Jacinda Ardern originally from New Zealand?

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CCSS.W.9-10.7

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Which of the topics listed would you most likely be able to research using the library or Internet? (Select all that apply)

• The American Revolution

• Your best friend's favorite childhood memory

• The number of shoes you own

• The process of photosynthesis

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CCSS.W.9-10.7

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Audrey is researching chameleon habitats. Her current research question is “Where do chameleons live?” but she is having trouble.

Audrey's research question is ____________

• Too narrow

• Too broad

Audrey is researching chameleon habitats. Her current research question is “Where do chameleons live?” but she is having trouble.

The most effective revision would be...

• "What species of insects do panther chameleons typically eat in the rainforest?"

• "What kinds of chameleons are there?"

• "What height of trees are best for veiled chameleons to line in?"

• "What conditions are typically needed for chameleons to thrive?"

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