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WorksheetsPMI-PSI OVERVIEW QUIZ
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 28mins
Which of the following STEM paths is specifically mentioned as requiring physics?
Architecture
Engineering
Medicine
Computer animation
Which outcome for students is highlighted as a benefit of Algebra-Based Physics?
Less practice with mathematics
Motivation and context to learn and practice mathematics
Avoiding algebra entirely
Immediate readiness for college without physics
Select the statement that best describes the role of physics in science as presented.
Physics is optional and unrelated to other sciences.
Physics is the foundation for science; it makes science make sense.
Physics is only a specialized field for upperclassmen.
Physics is primarily about historical experiments.
Which statement best defines vertical alignment in a coherent curriculum?
Subjects from different departments share common projects in the same year.
Each year’s learning builds the foundation for the next year.
Students choose any course order they prefer.
All classes cover the exact same topics at the same time.
Horizontal alignment most closely means that
math ideas connect to science and vice versa within the same year.
courses are offered only every other year.
each grade repeats the same content as the previous grade.
students take two sciences at once.
According to the description of curriculum coherence, which pairing shows horizontal alignment at work?
Using algebraic formulas in physics problem-solving.
Reviewing middle school topics again in 9th grade.
Taking summer school after failing a course.
Learning biology without any math.
In the old sequence diagram, which science is typically taken in 9th grade?
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Earth Science
Based on the old sequence, which math course is aligned with 10th grade?
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Precalculus
What critique is made about the old sequence?
It has strong flow and coherence.
Subjects are integrated and project-based.
Subjects are in isolation with lack of flow or coherence.
It begins with physics in 9th grade.
In the new sequence, which science course is placed in 9th grade?
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Environmental Science
Which statement best summarizes the benefit of the new sequence shown?
It reduces the number of math courses required.
It emphasizes vertical and horizontal alignment for strong flow.
It removes connections between math and science.
It allows students to skip Algebra I.
Which math pathway is consistent across both the old and new sequences?
Geometry → Algebra I → Algebra II
Algebra I → Geometry → Algebra II
Algebra II → Geometry → Algebra I
Algebra I only
In the new sequence diagram, which type of alignment is illustrated by arrows linking Algebra I to Physics and Chemistry?
No alignment
Only vertical alignment
Only horizontal alignment
Horizontal alignment between math and science
What organizational change is credited with producing significant results in student learning?
Adding more homework across all subjects
Reordering to align Algebra and Physics
Replacing physics with biology in 9th grade
Reducing class time for math and science
Which phrase best describes the relationship between rigor and stress after the curriculum reordering?
They increased together
They were decoupled
Stress caused rigor to drop
Rigor was eliminated
According to the material, which outcome improved for teachers after the curriculum change?
Satisfaction and effectiveness
Work hours only
Pay scale
Class sizes
Which student reaction was reported as a result of the curriculum reordering?
Students avoided mathematics
Students loved science and mathematics
Students preferred only humanities
Students dropped AP courses
By which year were all students taking 9th grade physics?
2001
2003
2005
2006
By 2005, what state-level distinction did Bergen Tech achieve related to AP Physics B?
Highest average homework completion
#1 for both taking and passing AP Physics B
Lowest class sizes in physics
Most physics teachers hired
What new system outcome demonstrated the practicality of rapidly transforming education?
It showed rapid transformation was impractical
It showed it is practical to rapidly transform education
It recommended postponing physics until 12th grade
It required eliminating algebra
What recognition did Bob receive as a result of the educational transformation efforts?
Local school volunteer award
2006 NJ State Teacher of the Year
National chemistry medal
Principal of the decade
According to the origin story, which organizations asked Bob to scale up gains to all NJ students, leading to the creation of PSI and PMI?
NJDOE and NJEA
NJCTL and Bergen Tech
PSI and PMI
NJ Board of Regents
What does NJCTL report doing with PSI-PMI in the origin description?
Made a printed textbook
Taken PSI-PMI completely digital
Merged PSI with chemistry only
Stopped statewide use
Which pair of initiatives was created as a result of scaling successes at Bergen Tech?
Common Core and PARCC
Progressive Science Initiative and Progressive Mathematics Initiative
Next Generation Science Standards and SAT
STEM Academy and AP Program
Which elements are explicitly stated as integrated by PSI-PMI?
Pedagogy, curriculum, assessment, and professional development
Textbooks, homework, grading, and field trips
Facilities, scheduling, transportation, and food services
Finance, technology, staffing, and sports
What do PSI-PMI say about curricula across written, taught, assessed, and learned forms?
They remain separate to encourage diversity
They converge
They are eliminated
They are outsourced
According to the PSI-PMI description, what happens to individually designed assessments or lesson plans?
They become the main focus
They are standardized by each teacher
There are no more individually designed assessments or lesson plans
They are replaced only in mathematics
What replaces the need for a textbook in PSI-PMI?
Paper worksheets
Interactive presentations
Online quizzes only
Recorded lectures
PSI-PMI propose a change in curriculum structure. Which statement best summarizes this change?
Long lectures with summative tests only
Short direct instruction with regular formative assessment
Student projects only without instruction
Self-paced textbooks without assessment
According to PSI-PMI, how does the teacher’s role change?
From grading to administration
From lesson planning focused to student focused with more opportunities to communicate, engage, and motivate
From teaching to research only
From classroom to online only
Which location is mentioned as the site where accomplishments were originally achieved before scaling up?
Trenton High
Bergen Tech
Rutgers University
Princeton High
Which statement best describes the length and style of direct instruction in the new pedagogy?
Long lectures with extensive teacher talk
Short direct instruction with minimal teacher talk
No direct instruction; only projects
Direct instruction delivered only through videos
In this approach, what role does the teacher primarily take?
Lecturer who explains every problem
Evaluator who grades only at the end
Facilitator who guides learning
Observer who does not interact
Which practice connects direct instruction to real-time formative assessment in the new pedagogy?
Weekly unit tests
Student polling devices
Homework packets
End-of-term surveys
Social constructivism in this model mainly promotes which classroom activity?
Silent individual note-taking
Group problem solving
Memorization drills
Teacher demonstrations only
According to the social constructivism slide, who benefits when students assist each other?
Only the student receiving help
Only the student providing help
Both the helper and the student needing assistance
Neither student; only the teacher benefits
Which statement about course materials is consistent with the new pedagogy?
Materials are separate from pedagogy
Course materials reflect the pedagogy
Only textbooks are used
Materials avoid group work prompts
Which outcome is directly supported by a group atmosphere in social constructivism?
Increasing teacher talk time
Filling in student learning gaps
Eliminating formative assessment
Replacing collaboration with competition
Which organization is described as providing free and editable teacher resources?
NJCTL (New Jersey Center for Teaching & Learning)
NASA
College Board
UNESCO
According to the material, who creates the resources and materials?
Individual consultants working alone
Teams of teachers
College students
Textbook publishers
What statement best captures the view of the 'artisan model' mentioned?
It is the preferred approach for crafting lessons
It is obsolete compared to collaborative creation
It is recommended for assessments only
It applies only to elementary grades
Which subjects are covered by the free, editable materials?
Only high school physics
K–12 mathematics, science, and computer science
College-level engineering courses
Elementary reading and writing
What components are included in each course according to the description?
Only lecture notes
Presentations with built-in formative assessments, unit plans, classwork-homework, virtual labs with simulations, and assessments
Teacher biographies and resumes
Printed textbooks and answer keys only
Where can recordings of all middle and high school presentations be found?
Vimeo
YouTube.com
School intranet only
Paid subscription portal
What is explicitly stated about textbooks?
They are required for every course
Only e-textbooks are allowed
No textbooks are needed
Textbooks are optional for elementary grades only
What benefit to teachers is highlighted about these materials?
They increase grading workload
They lower the burden so teachers can focus on teaching
They replace in-class activities
They eliminate the need for assessments
How widely are the materials used, according to the description?
Only in New Jersey
In 10 states and 5 countries
In all 50 states and 180 countries
In 25 states and 20 countries
Which website is provided for more information?
www.k12.org
www.njctl.org
www.learnnj.com
www.edu.gov
According to the material, what does NJCTL do with PSI-PMI in the context of teacher education?
It replaces PSI-PMI with a new curriculum.
It takes PSI-PMI to the next level.
It limits PSI-PMI to middle school only.
It stops using PSI-PMI in teacher training.
What question motivates NJCTL’s approach to preparing STEM teachers?
Why not teach biology and earth science to students?
Why not create more math tests?
Why not teach physics and chemistry to teachers to produce the necessary teachers in those subjects?
Why not reduce the number of science classes in schools?
Which endorsement programs were created to meet the demand for STEM teachers highlighted in the material?
Biology and Earth Science
Physics and Chemistry
Mathematics and Computer Science
Engineering and Environmental Science
Which organization is associated with the teacher education initiative described?
National Science Foundation
New Jersey Center for Teaching & Learning (NJCTL)
American Physical Society
U.S. Department of Education
Which statement best summarizes the goal of the Physics and Chemistry Endorsement Programs?
To replace traditional universities
To meet the demand for teachers in those subjects
To train students for lab safety only
To eliminate standardized testing
What overall problem are the endorsement programs intended to address?
A shortage of school buildings
A need for more teachers in physics and chemistry
Too many physics teachers
A lack of student interest in history
Which subjects are explicitly targeted by NJCTL’s teacher education efforts as shown?
Physics and chemistry
Biology and geology
Algebra and calculus
Computer science and engineering
