Active Learning Quiz

What is the central focus of active learning?

• How students learn

• The classroom environment

• What students learn

• The teacher's teaching style

Which theory is active learning based on?

• Cognitivism

• Humanism

• Constructivism

• Behaviorism

What is the Zone of Proximal Development?

• The area where students feel most comfortable

• The level of understanding a student can achieve independently

• The difference between what a learner can achieve with support and independently

• The space where students interact with peers

Which of the following is NOT a misconception about active learning?

• Active learning requires students to be physically active

• Active learning means taking away the teacher’s influence

• Active learning is about engaging students with their studies

• Active learning will cause bad behavior

What does Assessment for Learning (AFL) help students understand?

• The classroom rules

• The teacher's expectations

• The final exam questions

• Their current strengths and weaknesses

Which philosopher influenced the idea that learning should be relevant and within a meaningful context?

• Lev Vygotsky

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Maria Montessori

• John Dewey

What is a key benefit of active learning?

• It focuses solely on content

• It encourages students to memorize facts

• It helps students become lifelong learners

• It reduces the teacher's workload

What is the role of the teacher in active learning?

• To direct students' learning

• To be a passive observer

• To minimize student interaction

• To provide all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a formative assessment?

• Final project presentation

• Weekly quiz with feedback

• End-of-term exam

• Standardized test

What is the purpose of using open-ended questions in active learning?

• To assess memorization skills

• To promote critical thinking

• To encourage factual recall

• To limit students' responses