Authentic Learning Activities Quiz

The most ____ premise of authentic learning activities is that they are based ____ the classroom.

• Foundational; alongside

• Fundamental; inside

• Fundamental; outside

• Frequent; within

What are the basic tenets of authentic learning activities?

• All of the answers are correct

• They are relevant and of interest to the student.

• They take place in the real world.

• They encourage the critical thinking of the student.

What are authentic learning activities?

• Small group exercises that promote discussion about lecture material

• Activities that use material you learned in class to apply in a real-world setting

• Activities you do on the weekend and report about to the class

• Projects you are assigned to do at home

Which one of the following examples does NOT exemplify the concept of authentic learning?

• A child who is learning basic math skills uses his or her knowledge to run a lemonade stand.

• Students studying geology go on a trip, analyzing various sediments, and then report on their impact on the land in an academic setting.

• College-level biology students go snorkeling and make a classroom presentation on the issues of overfishing.

• A child who is learning basic reading and writing skills uses his or her knowledge to sell books to other children for a school fundraiser.

Why are authentic learning activities so useful for students?

• All of the answers are correct

• They give them a chance to practice what they have learned.

• They give students an experience - one that helps them absorb and be impacted by what they learn.

• They help students see why what they learn in class is relevant to life.