Teaching Science in Primary Grades

A teacher begins a lesson by showing students a mysterious object and asking them to predict its function. Which 4A phase is this?

• Abstraction

• Activity

• Analysis

• Application

In designing the "Analysis" phase, which strategy best develops higher-order thinking skills?

• Having students memorize definitions of key terms

• Asking students to explain how they solved a complex problem

• Giving students a multiple-choice quiz on basic facts

• Allowing students to copy formulas from the board

A science teacher wants students to test a new method of measuring temperature after learning about thermometers. Which phase of the 4As is being applied?

• Abstraction

• Activity

• Analysis

• Application

During "Abstraction," students organize information using a graphic organizer. Which cognitive skill is being emphasized?

• Applying formulas

• Copying from the textbook

• Recalling facts

• Structuring concepts into relationships

Which situation best illustrates the teacher acting as a facilitator in the 4As?

• Delivering a 40-minute lecture on density

• Writing down all correct answers on the board

• Checking attendance before starting the lesson

• Guiding students as they discover why objects float or sink

A teacher wants to integrate values in a science class about ecosystems. Which action aligns with the Content part of the 4As?

• Asking students to create a food web

• Giving a quiz on ecosystem vocabulary

• Assigning homework from the textbook

• Using posters that highlight stewardship of nature

When designing the "Activity" phase, which task most effectively links prior knowledge with new learning?

• Checking their notebooks for last week's notes

• Writing formulas on the board before discussion

• Showing a video that summarizes the entire lesson content

• Asking students to predict which objects will float in water

Which of the following reflects a weakness if the "Analysis" phase is skipped?

• Students lose motivation during group work

• Students lack opportunities to review classroom rules

• Students fail to apply new knowledge in real-world tasks

• Students are unable to connect past and present experiences

What distinguishes the Abstraction phase from the Application phase?

• Abstraction is teacher-led; Application is teacher-centered

• Abstraction focuses on retention, Application focuses on integration

• Abstraction centers on teacher activities, Application centers on student review

• Abstraction emphasizes concept generalization; Application emphasizes practice in new contexts

In planning the 4As, a teacher decides to begin with a storytelling activity before teaching about pollution. What is the main purpose of this step?

• Presenting technical content immediately

• Evaluating student understanding of pollution

• Providing values integration through memorization

• Capturing student interest and activating prior knowledge