Worksheets53_80
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
What was the real problem? Refer to lesson 3.1a and 3.1b. Check one option. (a). The residents were bored waiting for the elevators. (b). The residents were annoyed at not having mirrors in their apartments. (c). The elevators were slow. (d). The residents didn't like the workers using their elevators.
(a). The residents were bored waiting for the elevators.
(b). The residents were annoyed at not having mirrors in their apartments.
(c). The elevators were slow.
(d). The residents didn't like the workers using their elevators.
What specialized knowledge does the question rely on? Refer to lesson 3.3a Check one option. (a). Knowledge of the English alphabet (b). Knowledge of English three-letter words (c). Knowledge of government acronyms (d). Knowledge of card-games
(a). Knowledge of the English alphabet
(b). Knowledge of English three-letter words
(c). Knowledge of government acronyms
(d). Knowledge of card-games
What letters are missing from the sequence? ACE, GIK, M__ __, SUW Refer to lesson 3.3a Check one option. (a). O and Q (b). N and P (c). A and O (d). O and O
(a). O and Q
(b). N and P
(c). A and O
(d). O and O
Imagine you are trying to solve a difficult problem set by one of your lecturers at university. Which of the following people would be good to talk to in order to solve it? Check all that apply. (e). Your 9 year old cousin (f). Other students in the course
(a). The girl up the road who did the same subject two years ago
(b). Your mum
(c). Your dog
(d). The lecturer who set the problem
(e). Your 9 year old cousin
Why is drawing on ideas, knowledge and theories from different fields a useful way to solve problems? Check two options. (a). Because it might lead you to study a different field. (b). Because different knowledge and ideas can stimulate new ways of thinking about a problem. (c). Because different fields have a great depth of specific knowledge, and combining these can be very useful.
(a). Because it might lead you to study a different field.
(b). Because different knowledge and ideas can stimulate new ways of thinking about a problem.
(c). Because different fields have a great depth of specific knowledge, and combining these can be very useful.
Why does Dr. Ranjit Voola suggest that we can learn through debate? Check two options. (a). Because it allows you to consider diverse views. (b). Because it can help constrain your thinking. (c). Because it allows you to solidify your own opinion. (d). Because you will realise that you are right and others are wrong.
(a). Because it allows you to consider diverse views.
(b). Because it can help constrain your thinking.
(c). Because it allows you to solidify your own opinion.
(d). Because you will realise that you are right and others are wrong.
What are the important underlying assumptions you need to address in this analytical task? Check two options. (a). That Hamlet has something positive to say about human potential (b). That humans have potential (c). That Shakespeare has a legacy (d). That Shakespeare had a firm faith in human potential
(a). That Hamlet has something positive to say about human potential
(b). That humans have potential
(c). That Shakespeare has a legacy
(d). That Shakespeare had a firm faith in human potential
Is this an example of: Check one option. (a). Deductive Logic (b). Inductive Logic
(a). Deductive Logic
(b). Inductive Logic
Which of the following solutions demonstrate an understanding of underlying systemic causes rather than just focusing on events? Check two options. (a). Send an email to all staff regarding the recent accidents, and ask them to be more vigilant. (b). Analyze the accidents to see whether certain types of sites or equipment are more likely to be involved in accidents, and provide relevant workers with extra training. (c). Put up signage at sites with information on how to better comply with occupational health and safety procedures. (d). Identify the types of workers most likely to be involved in accidents and provide them with extra support and training.
(a). Send an email to all staff regarding the recent accidents, and ask them to be more vigilant.
(b). Analyze the accidents to see whether certain types of sites or equipment are more likely to be involved in accidents, and provide relevant workers with extra training.
(c). Put up signage at sites with information on how to better comply with occupational health and safety procedures.
(d). Identify the types of workers most likely to be involved in accidents and provide them with extra support and training.
In lesson 4.3a we explored the relationship between creativity and academic culture. How can we characterize the relationship between the two? Check two options. (a). Creativity doesn't have much of a place in academic culture as we need to memorize and display disciplinary bodies of knowledge. (b). Creativity is important to academic culture because it is needed to produce new knowledge. (c). Creativity is important because it is important in subjects such as Visual Arts. (d). Creativity is important as even in areas such as the sciences logical analysis is often complemented by creativity.
(a). Creativity doesn't have much of a place in academic culture as we need to memorize and display disciplinary bodies of knowledge.
(b). Creativity is important to academic culture because it is needed to produce new knowledge.
(c). Creativity is important because it is important in subjects such as Visual Arts.
(d). Creativity is important as even in areas such as the sciences logical analysis is often complemented by creativity.
Which of the creative strategies in 4.3 is Alex using? Check one option. (a). Try a random juxtaposition. (b). Use an intermediate impossible. (c). Do the opposite.
(a). Try a random juxtaposition.
(b). Use an intermediate impossible.
(c). Do the opposite.
You and your housemates decide the solution must be fair, relative to the amount of mess you make and exciting.
Which of Fogler and LeBlanc's stages for evaluating solutions is this an example of? Check one option. (a). Create a decision statement. (b). Create a list of objectives. (c). Weight the objectives according to importance. (d). Use the objectives as criteria when evaluating solutions.
(a). Create a decision statement.
(b). Create a list of objectives.
(c). Weight the objectives according to importance.
(d). Use the objectives as criteria when evaluating solutions.
What makes evaluating solutions in an academic context different from evaluating solutions in everyday settings? Check two options. (a). The use of evidence (b). Reference to disciplinary bodies of knowledge (c). Use of common sense. (d). Expression in written form
(a). The use of evidence
(b). Reference to disciplinary bodies of knowledge
(c). Use of common sense.
(d). Expression in written form
What is the main underlying assumption in this task? Refer to lesson 4.2a and 4.2b. Check one option. A. Information and Communication Technologies will fundamentally change the nature of how we learn. B. There is more than one way in which ICTs will change the nature of how we learn. C. Information and Communication Technologies enable us to learn better. D. Information and Communication Technologies are the future of education.
A. Information and Communication Technologies will fundamentally change the nature of how we learn.
B. There is more than one way in which ICTs will change the nature of how we learn.
C. Information and Communication Technologies enable us to learn better.
D. Information and Communication Technologies are the future of education.
At university, are you able to disagree with the underlying assumption in this question? Refer to lesson 4.2a and 4.2b. Check one option. A. Yes B. No C. Only during a tutorial
A. Yes
B. No
C. Only during a tutorial
Who would you ask in order to get help answering this question? Refer to lesson 4.1a and 4.1b Check all that apply.
1. Your grandparents, who don't know how to use a mobile phone
2. An old high-school teacher that you still keep in contact with
3. A friend of yours who graduated from your degree last year and is now teaching at a school for students with special needs
4. Your mum, who is a web developer and programmer
5. Your dog, who likes to chew on your old smart phones
What assumption did Mr B make about Jane? Refer to lesson 4.2a and 4.2b Check one option. A. That the content of the higher level class is too hard for her B. That Jane is a bit lazy C. That Jane is sad and missing her old friends D. That Jane almost failed her mid-semester test E. That Jane has already covered the higher level content and is bored
A. That the content of the higher level class is too hard for her
B. That Jane is a bit lazy
C. That Jane is sad and missing her old friends
D. That Jane almost failed her mid-semester test
E. That Jane has already covered the higher level content and is bored
What form of reasoning is used in the following sentence? 'Sahra drinks milk two or three times a week. Every time she drinks milk she feels nauseous. Therefore, Sahra is allergic to milk.' Refer to lesson 4.2a and 4.2b Check one option. A. Inductive B. Systematic C. Deductive D. Abductive
A. Inductive
B. Systematic
C. Deductive
D. Abductive
Which quotes demonstrate thinking about multiple levels and systems? Refer to lesson 4.2a and 4.2b Check two options. A. 'We should talk to game developers about making use of the phone's features and then we could target gamers.' B. 'There are lots of people aged 20 to 30 who appreciate new technology such as this. I think they definitely should be one of the market segments we target with our marketing campaign.' C. 'Young children generally like objects in bright colors, so we should bring them out in a range of colors.' D. 'We should work together with the Ministry of Education and a company that makes apps to develop educational applications for the device, so that parents will want it for their kids.'
A. 'We should talk to game developers about making use of the phone's features and then we could target gamers.'
B. 'There are lots of people aged 20 to 30 who appreciate new technology such as this. I think they definitely should be one of the market segments we target with our marketing campaign.'
C. 'Young children generally like objects in bright colors, so we should bring them out in a range of colors.'
D. 'We should work together with the Ministry of Education and a company that makes apps to develop educational applications for the device, so that parents will want it for their kids.'
Using the question and the assessment criteria, which of the following would be an adequate response to this problem? Refer to lesson 4.4a and 4.4b Check one option. E. Both B and C F. Both C and D G. Both A and C
E. Both B and C
F. Both C and D
G. Both A and C
What is the most important part of communicating your solution? Check one option. A. Making sure you clearly articulate each step in your solution path in detail B. Being clear and concise: The shorter you can make your solution, the better. C. Tailoring your answer to your audience and including the details most important to them. D. Being correct.
A. Making sure you clearly articulate each step in your solution path in detail
B. Being clear and concise: The shorter you can make your solution, the better.
C. Tailoring your answer to your audience and including the details most important to them.
D. Being correct.
Which of the following would be an adequate answer? Check one option. A. 5cm B. 9 + 16 = 25 C. a^2 + b^2 = c2 -> 3^2 + 4^2 = c^2 -> 9 + 16 = 25 -> c (hypotenuse) = 5 cm D. a^2 + b^2 = c^2
A. 5cm
B. 9 + 16 = 25
C. a^2 + b^2 = c2 -> 3^2 + 4^2 = c^2 -> 9 + 16 = 25 -> c (hypotenuse) = 5 cm
D. a^2 + b^2 = c^2
Which of the following is an appropriate response in a tutorial? Check 3 options.
1. 'I don't know, I'd give the student a detention because it's school policy. You have to stop disrespectful behaviour quickly before it gets out of hand - they're probably just doing it because you are a practicum teacher.'
2. 'Hmm...I think it is best to talk to the student, see what is going on. Lots of different studies suggest that an abrupt change in attitude can be a reflection of problems that the student is facing outside of school.'
3. 'Who cares? It's only a week'.
4. 'It depends on the student. I mean, if they're nice and co-operative in class, I'd be more inclined to talk to them, but if they're really disrespectful I might use it as a chance to discipline them.
5. 'In this kind of situation there are a number of different actions that a practicum teacher might take. First of all, it is important to determine why the student hasn't been completing their homework: this can be done with a brief conversation. As Smith (2018) suggests, talking with a student should always be done before any other action is taken...' etc.
Which of the creative strategies in 4.3 is Alex using?
Check one option.
(a). Try a random juxtaposition.
(b). Use an intermediate impossible.
(c). Do the opposite.
You then decide that the solution definitely needs to be fair, should be relative to the amount of mess you make but probably doesn't need to be exciting.
Which of Fogler and LeBlanc's stages for evaluating a solution is this an example of?
Check one option.
(a). Weight the objectives according to importance.
(b). Create a decision statement.
(c). Decide on 'musts' and 'wants'.
(d). Create a list of objectives.
(e). Use the objectives as criteria when evaluating solutions.
