PYP Knowledge Quiz

Which of the following describes most accurately the relationship between Specified concepts and additional concepts in the updated PYP curriculum framework?

• Additional concepts are specific subcategories of Specified concepts and should be taught sequentially.

• Specified concepts provide the abstract framework for inquiry, while additional concepts offer specific lenses to explore the unit.

• Specified concepts are more relevant in the early phases of the PYP, while additional concepts gain greater importance in the later years.

• Both types of concepts are interchangeable, and teachers can choose to focus on either during planning.

Considering recent updates to the PYP, which of the following statements about student agency is most accurate?

• Student agency primarily refers to students' ability to choose the topics they wish to study.

• Student agency encompasses voice, choice, and ownership of learning, including participation in planning, action, and reflection.

• Student agency is the sole responsibility of the student, and teachers should allow them to learn autonomously without intervention.

• Student agency primarily develops through extracurricular activities and is not directly integrated into the formal curriculum.

How is the connection between formative and summative assessment best articulated within the updated PYP framework to support student learning?

• Formative assessment is used solely to identify gaps in learning before the final summative assessment.

• Summative assessment provides the final grade, while formative assessment offers feedback to improve future performance.

• Both forms of assessment are intrinsically linked, with formative assessment informing teaching and preparing students to demonstrate their understanding in summative assessment.

• Formative assessment is more important in the early stages of learning, while summative assessment focuses on accountability at the end of the unit.

Which of the following statements most accurately reflects the role of action within the updated PYP framework?

• Action is an optional component of the PYP and depends on the interests of the students.

• Action is considered a crucial element, encouraging students to apply their learning in meaningful ways and contribute to their communities.

• Action primarily focuses on students' behavior within the classroom and their adherence to school rules.

• Action is assessed separately from the units of inquiry and is documented in a separate portfolio.

Considering the PYP's emphasis on conceptual learning, which of the following best exemplifies a teacher facilitating the exploration of a specified concept like 'change'?

• Asking students to memorize a list of historical events that represent change.

• Providing students with a definition of 'change' and asking them to find examples.

• Engaging students in inquiries across different subject areas to explore how change occurs, its causes and consequences, and different perspectives on change.

• Assessing students' understanding of 'change' by asking them to recall specific facts about past changes.

In the context of collaborative planning within a PYP school, what is the most significant benefit of teachers from different grade levels or subject areas working together?

• Reducing the workload for individual teachers by sharing resources and responsibilities.

• Ensuring that all teachers are following the same lesson plans and using the same assessment tasks.

• Fostering a deeper understanding of the vertical and horizontal articulation of the curriculum and promoting transdisciplinary connections.

• Allowing teachers to socialize and build stronger relationships with their colleagues.

Regarding the Programme of Inquiry (POI), what is a key consideration in its development and review within the updated PYP framework?

• Ensuring that all national curriculum standards are covered comprehensively in each grade level.

• Prioritizing students´ interests and teacher´s expertise when selecting the transdisciplinary themes and units of inquiry.

• Balancing the need for a structured framework with the flexibility to respond to student interests and current events.

• Focusing primarily on the logistical aspects of scheduling and resource allocation for each unit.

How does the updated PYP framework envision the integration of technology within the learning process?

• Technology should be used primarily for administrative tasks and for delivering online assessments.

• Technology should be integrated purposefully to enhance inquiry, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking, rather than being used as a standalone tool.

• Technology integration is the responsibility of a designated technology teacher, rather than all classroom teachers.

• The use of technology should be limited to specific subject areas where it is deemed most relevant.

Describe brevemente cómo el rol del Líder de Experiencia Estudiantil podría apoyar al Coordinador del PYP en la guía de la planificación de una unidad de indagación transdisciplinaria. Proporciona un ejemplo concreto.

Explica la importancia de la observación de clases en el contexto del PYP y cómo un Líder de Experiencia Estudiantil podría utilizar estas observaciones para apoyar el desarrollo profesional de los docentes.