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Definitions Quiz

Total questions: 1

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1-46.
1.

What does the term "Active" mean according to the provided definitions?

a)

Not involved

b)

Letting it happen around them

c)

Without active response

d)

Involved

2.

What does the term "Passive" imply as per the given definitions?

a)

Involved

b)

Letting it happen around them - not involved - without active response

c)

With active response

d)

Taking control

3.

According to Piaget, active learners do which of the following?

a)

Rely on information given to them without questioning.

b)

Construct a personal base of knowledge through questioning, exploring, debating, comparing, and wondering.

c)

Focus on memorizing facts rather than understanding concepts.

d)

Avoid engaging with the learning material actively.

4.

What type of learner is described as having strong intrinsic motivators?

a)

Active

b)

Passive

c)

Both Active and Passive

d)

Neither Active nor Passive

5.

Which characteristic describes a passive learner's approach to class preparation?

a)

Comes to class prepared

b)

Engages their intellect

c)

Comes to class unprepared

d)

Open-minded, interested in ideas

6.

How does an active learner typically engage with information?

a)

Explores, questions, reflects on information

b)

Avoids responsibility for learning

c)

Externally motivated

d)

Hides/denies intellect

7.

What is a characteristic of a passive learner's mindset towards new ideas?

a)

Open-minded, interested in ideas

b)

Engages their intellect

c)

Accepts responsibility for learning

d)

Close-minded; intolerant of ideas

8.

Which of the following is NOT a trait of an active learner?

a)

Have intrinsic (internal) motivation

b)

Prepare for class by bringing materials

c)

Wait for instructions before doing anything

d)

Proudly engage in intellectual discussion

9.

What does it mean to take personal responsibility for their learning as an active learner?

a)

Rely on others to understand the material

b)

Take notes only when told to do so

c)

Connect what they learn to the real world

d)

Set their own learning goals and work towards them

10.

How does an active learner prepare for class?

a)

By waiting for the teacher to provide all materials

b)

By bringing materials needed for the class

c)

By assuming the class will not require any materials

d)

By borrowing materials from classmates during class

11.

What does having an open mind to new ideas help an active learner to do?

a)

Reject any ideas that are different from their own

b)

Avoid engaging in discussions

c)

Embrace diverse perspectives and enhance learning

d)

Stick to traditional ways of thinking

12.

Which of the following is NOT listed as a trait of an active learner?

a)

Ask questions as you read.

b)

Make notes in your own words.

c)

Ignore the information that doesn't interest you.

d)

Summarize what you read.

13.

What should you do to be an active learner when you receive new information?

a)

Think about how it fits with what you already know.

b)

Memorize the information without understanding it.

c)

Avoid discussing the information with anyone.

d)

Only focus on the information that will be on a test.

14.

According to the traits of an active learner, how should you approach discussions about the information you're learning?

a)

Keep the information to yourself.

b)

Use technical jargon to impress others.

c)

Talk to someone about the information using your own words.

d)

Only discuss the information with your teachers.

15.

As an active learner, what should you consider about the new information you learn?

a)

How it can be used in your everyday life.

b)

How it can be quickly forgotten after the exam.

c)

How it is irrelevant to your personal interests.

d)

How it can be used to compete with your classmates.

16.

¿Qué describe la motivación intrínseca según la imagen?

a)

Promociones y aumentos de sueldo

b)

Disfrute y crecimiento personal

c)

Bonificaciones y premios

d)

Beneficios y ventajas

17.

¿Cuál de las siguientes opciones es un ejemplo de motivación extrínseca?

a)

Curiosidad

b)

Pasión

c)

Aumentos de sueldo

d)

Autoexpresión

18.

Según la imagen, ¿cuál es una razón por la que las personas realizan tareas por motivación extrínseca?

a)

Por diversión

b)

Por propósito

c)

Por premios

d)

Por crecimiento personal

19.

What is a characteristic of passive learners during class lectures according to the image?

a)

They decide what is important to write down

b)

They make outlines and study sheets

c)

They write down what the instructor says

d)

They try to discover the significance of the assignment

20.

According to the image, what do active learners do when working with textbook assignments and studying?

a)

They read and reread the material

b)

They carefully follow the professor's instructions

c)

They read, think, ask questions, and try to connect ideas

d)

They do what is expected to get a good grade

21.

What is one approach passive learners take when writing class assignments as shown in the image?

a)

They make outlines and study sheets

b)

They carefully follow the professor's instructions

c)

They try to expand their knowledge

d)

They look for trends and patterns

22.

How do active learners approach writing term papers, according to the image?

a)

They write down what the instructor says

b)

They read and reread the material

c)

They do what is expected to get a good grade

d)

They try to expand their knowledge and experience with a topic and connect it to the course objective or content

23.

Which of the following is NOT a trait of a passive learner?

a)

Quietly absorbing information and knowledge without engaging with it or the learning experience

b)

Not interacting with others, sharing insights, or contributing to a dialogue

c)

Receiving no feedback or communication from the teacher

d)

Actively seeking out new information through self-guided exploration

24.

What does a passive learner typically avoid doing?

a)

Engaging with the learning material

b)

Receiving feedback from the teacher

c)

Learning through transmission

d)

Taking notes during lectures

25.

How does a passive learner primarily receive information?

a)

Through group discussions

b)

Through transmission rather than discovery or exploration

c)

By asking questions and seeking clarification

d)

Through hands-on activities

26.

What do active learners do to connect their learning to their existing knowledge?

a)

Ignore what they already know

b)

Make connections to the real world

c)

Focus only on new information

d)

Avoid setting personal goals

27.

How do active learners approach their learning process?

a)

By being passive and not setting goals

b)

By relying solely on the teacher's knowledge

c)

By making learning their personal responsibility, setting goals, and working around obstacles

d)

By not thinking about what they are learning

28.

What is one of the behaviors of active learners regarding class preparation?

a)

They wait to be told what to do

b)

They come to class unprepared

c)

They come to class prepared to learn

d)

They do not think about their learning

29.

What is one characteristic of a student who is prepared and ready to learn?

a)

Comes to class late

b)

Comes to class without supplies

c)

Comes to class prepared and ready to learn - mind and supplies

d)

Comes to class and distracts others

30.

How should a student show respect in the classroom?

a)

By talking to friends during class

b)

By being respectful of the teacher and other students - does not talk to or distract others from learning

c)

By ignoring the teacher's instructions

d)

By leaving the class frequently

31.

What does it mean to follow the teacher's directions?

a)

To do the opposite of what is asked

b)

To leave the classroom when instructions are given

c)

To follow teacher's directions - stays on task

d)

To only follow directions when convenient

32.

What is expected from a student in terms of participation?

a)

To never ask questions

b)

To disrupt the class with irrelevant questions

c)

To ignore questions from the teacher

d)

To ask and answer questions

33.

How can a student give their best effort in class?

a)

By not completing homework

b)

By giving his/her best effort in all parts of the class (discussion, group work, homework)

c)

By only participating in discussions

d)

By working alone and not collaborating

34.

According to the text, what does an active learner do to enhance their learning experience?

a)

They isolate their learning from the real world.

b)

They avoid taking personal responsibility for their learning.

c)

They connect their learning to real-world experiences.

d)

They believe that their teacher is solely responsible for their learning.

35.

What is one characteristic of a passive learner as described in the text?

a)

They take college preparation seriously.

b)

They isolate their learning from the real world.

c)

They construct their knowledge by connecting it to their schemas.

d)

They adopt good study and organizational skills.

36.

What is the personal responsibility of an active learner?

a)

To reject weekend visits to museums.

b)

To assume that poor learning environments are out of their control.

c)

To pursue strategies for better learning and set educational goals.

d)

To consider attending a community council meeting a waste of time.

37.

What does the text suggest a passive learner believes about their academic success?

a)

It is entirely dependent on their own efforts.

b)

It is controlled by their ability to connect learning to the real world.

c)

It is the responsibility of their teacher or school.

d)

It is up to them and they can overcome almost any obstacle.

38.

What type of motivation do active learners primarily rely on?

a)

Extrinsic motivation

b)

Intrinsic motivation

c)

Rewards and gifts

d)

Rote memorization

39.

According to the text, what is a characteristic of passive learners when it comes to their approach to learning?

a)

They engage in intellectual conversation.

b)

They look inward for motivation.

c)

They learn by rote and memorization.

d)

They think deeply about what they've learned.

40.

What happens to passive learners when extrinsic motivators are no longer available?

a)

They develop a personal intrinsic reward system.

b)

They become more motivated to learn.

c)

They may suffer a motivational crisis.

d)

They start to engage more in intellectual debates.

41.

What do active learners believe about intellectual conversation?

a)

It should be avoided.

b)

It is unnecessary for learning.

c)

It won't harm them and they have the confidence to engage in it.

d)

It is only for extrinsically motivated individuals.

42.

According to the text, what is considered the job of a good student?

a)

To come to class unprepared

b)

To do their job: reading, studying, and doing their homework

c)

To have a closed mind

d)

To grow mental mold

43.

What characteristic does the text attribute to an active learner?

a)

They slack in their responsibilities

b)

They have a closed mind

c)

They are open-minded

d)

They prepare for class by not doing their homework

44.

How does the text describe a passive learner's approach to class?

a)

They come to class prepared

b)

They come to class unprepared

c)

They actively seek out and absorb information

d)

They take personal responsibility for their learning

45.

What does the metaphor "grows mental mold" in the text refer to?

a)

An active learner expanding their schemas

b)

A passive learner having a closed mind

c)

A good student doing their homework

d)

An active learner taking personal responsibility for learning

46.

What is one of the benefits of being an active learner as mentioned in the text?

a)

It makes class more boring

b)

It leads to a lack of motivation

c)

It builds a larger schema

d)

It encourages a closed mind