NGSS Quiz

What are the three dimensions that describe what and how students should learn according to the NGSS organizing structures?

• Practices, Cross-Cutting Concepts, and Disciplinary Core Ideas

• Theories, Experiments, and Application

• Hypotheses, Analysis, and Conclusion

• Research, Design, and Implementation

According to the text, why is the inclusion of engineering in K-12 science standards unprecedented?

• Because it is the first time engineering has been considered a standalone subject

• Because engineering practices are being treated differently from science standards

• Because it is receiving unprecedented attention in today's K-12 districts and classrooms nationally

• Because the NGSS practices are science-centric and not engineering-centric

What is the main challenge mentioned in the text that teachers face when adopting the NGSS?

• The NGSS is too simple and not challenging enough for students

• The NGSS does not align with state standards

• The NGSS is complex and overwhelming, especially for elementary teachers who teach all subjects

• The NGSS focuses too much on engineering and not enough on science

According to the NGSS, what is the core idea that describes important engineering processes that students should engage in?

• Defining and delimiting an engineering problem

• Developing possible solutions

• Optimizing the design solution

• Engineering design

Which of the following is NOT one of the eight NGSS engineering practices?

• Developing and using models

• Analyzing and interpreting data

• Engaging in argument from evidence

• Comparing and contrasting scientific theories

What is the main takeaway message from the NGSS for K–12 educators according to the text?

• To focus on the differences between science and engineering

• To focus on the engineering practices identified by the NGSS

• To ensure students memorize the NGSS document

• To prioritize scientific explanations over engineering solutions

What is the goal when engineers are asking questions and defining problems?

• To theorize or further understand a concept

• To create a useful, novel technology

• To evaluate and test hypotheses

• To persuade scientific peers

What is the objective of constructing explanations and designing solutions in science?

• A single "best" explanation

• A preferred design, selected from among alternatives

• A useful, novel technology

• A free exchange of information

What is emphasized when engineers engage in argument from evidence?

• Persuading scientific peers

• Satisfying a client

• Free exchange of information

• Testing conceptual models with real data

How do engineers use mathematics and computational thinking differently from scientists?

• Engineers test conceptual models with real data

• Scientists design concrete things, using both real and simulated data

• Engineers analyze and evaluate

• Engineers design concrete things, using both real and simulated data