EDU252

Category: EDU252

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Kindly note that you will be presented with 50 questions randomized from the NOUN question bank. Make sure to take the quiz multiple times so you can get familiar with the questions and answers, as new questions are randomized in each attempt.

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EDU252

1 / 50

Introduction of lesson in
chemistry should be

A. brief

B. relevant to the topic

C. long, lasting at least 15 minutes

D. stimulating to arouse the interest and curiosity of the pupils

2 / 50

Which philosopher of
science criticised
hypothetico-deductive
interpretation of the growth
of science?

A. Thomas Kuhn

B. Karl Popper

C. Prof. Vincent Ado Tenebe

D. Prof. G.A. Badmus

3 / 50

Science aims at developing
scientific values and

4 / 50

Learning ability do not
correspond to levels of
scientific cognitive
development. True/False

5 / 50

Teaching methods that
enables children to find
solution to problem by
themeselves is

6 / 50

Testing of dominant theory
is to remove

7 / 50

wrote about the conflict of
science and superstition in
Nigeria

8 / 50

Which of the following
statement is NOT correct?

A. Scientific reasoning is characterised in terms of inductive and deductive logic

B. Induction permits us not to generalise, preceding from a universal statements to singular ones

C. Deduction involves the formulation of speculation based on one's previous experiences

D. The manner of formulating hypothesis usually involve intuition, creativity and ingenuity

9 / 50

Presentation of a lesson
should be

A. prepared with aim of avoiding the objectives

B. sequential

C. logical

D. divided into steps

10 / 50

10.

Demonstration can be done
either by the teacher or
student. True/False

11 / 50

11.

Laboratory materials must
be used for only
experiments assigned by
teachers. True/False

12 / 50

12.

A principal characteristic of
science is that it is

A. dynamic

B. static

C. fully alive

D. understood by only bright students

13 / 50

13.

Purcahses of laboratory
equipment are made
through a set of catalgues
from which they are
advertised. True/False

14 / 50

14.

Assumption that nature is
expected to show variation
and change is the principle
of

15 / 50

15.

permits the revision as well
as the refutation of theories

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16.

The principle of dynamism
means

A. all of the above

B. a change that is dynamic

C. a change that is not static

D. nature is expected to show variation

17 / 50

17.

Technological breakthrough
of a nation is not dependent
of scientifically trained
manpower. True/False

18 / 50

18.

Science involves process
and

19 / 50

19.

Ability to learn chemical
concepts is based on
undefinable variables.
True/False

20 / 50

20.

A teacher could introduce
chemistry lesson by

A. setting short physical tasks for students to do

B. singing and dancing jazz and afro-beat music

C. asking simple questions to the topic being treated

D. posing a problem to the students to solve

21 / 50

21.

Which is NOT true?
Children are always

A. exploring and trying to find out why certain things occur

B. trying to understand aspects of the universe and their immediate environment

C. curious and inquisitive

D. none of the above

22 / 50

22.

Which of the following
statements is correct?

A. all of the above

B. Science seeks an ultimate understanding of the natural world

C. Engineering seeks to apply the knowledge of science to practical needs

D. Technology deals with the tools and methods of producing the end products of modern industrial society

23 / 50

23.

asserts that demonstration
helps to visualise
processes

24 / 50

24.

A big idea will remain in
students' mind only if they
contain critical concepts.
True/False

25 / 50

25.

Poisonous gases should be
kept in the
cupboard

26 / 50

26.

To bail students from
problems connected with
superstitious beliefs, they
should be trained to be

A. very good athletes and footballers

B. study all subjects in school

C. give explanations to scientific problems through laboratory experiments and doing practical work with locally available materials

D. good dancers and singers

27 / 50

27.

Principle of probability
operate on the premise that
certainty is impossible.
True/False

28 / 50

28.

Science teaching is to help
learners to solve problems.
True/False

29 / 50

29.

Inquiry method does not
enable students to

A. participate very less actively in the class

B. engage in designing experiments to collect data

C. practice and process certain scientific attitudes such as objectivity, curiosity, openmindedness

D. engage in formulating problems for investigation

30 / 50

30.

Modern teaching of science
should be
centred

31 / 50

31.

A specimen lesson note
could be written by making
use of the essential
component parts.
True/False

32 / 50

32.

All but one is the
advantages of
improvisation

A. it creates opportunity for learners to take part in the construction and use of apparatus

B. it induces learner's interest and understanding of science

C. it saves time

D. it helps to spend money

33 / 50

33.

Laboratory safety is a
coefficient of common
sense and chemical effects.
True/False

34 / 50

34.

Identify the incorrect
statement:

A. The question of what constitute abuse of drug will be brought to limelight through science education

B. For a country to be secured among the nations of the world, she needs to embark on scientific literacy of her citizens

C. Too many students embark on the study of science in Nigeria

D. Scientific development may have questionable value today and may become obsolete tomorrow

35 / 50

35.

In the lecture method, the
teacher comes to the class

A. fully armed with a mass of facts probably gathered from books

B. and allow the students to do all the talking with himself being the passive listener

C. and may pause at intervals to ask question(s)

D. and starts to point out the facts

36 / 50

36.

Behavoural objectives lays
less emphasises on
outcomes expected from
teaching. True/False

37 / 50

37.

A chemistry teacher should
cultivate the habit of
reading to students from
textbooks. True/False

38 / 50

38.

Identify the wrong point.
The value of science that
must be taught to our
students are

A. the law of conservation of mass

B. longing to know and understand

C. demand for verification

D. questioning of all things

39 / 50

39.

Which of the following
questions can be used to
assess improvisation?

A. What is the monetary worth of the device?

B. What scientific questions does the device seek to answer?

C. all of the above

D. Does the device provide a valid answer?

40 / 50

40.

Science language becomes
more difficult to understand
when teachers properly
define them. True/False

41 / 50

41.

The ability to learn science
is based on specific factors,
differently and jointly
influencing the learner, like

A. interest motivation

B. background knowledge

C. disbelief and lack of value system

D. students' inherent capacity

42 / 50

42.

The following but one, are
some of the good rules of
the laboratory

A. students should do only experiments assigned or approved by the teacher

B. there should be no horse play in the laboratory

C. students will not pay for any apparatus they damage

D. laboratory materials are to be used only in the laboratory

43 / 50

43.

The believe of scientists
that every phenomenon
results from a discoverable
cause is

44 / 50

44.

Science was first
introduced into nIgerian
curriculum in

45 / 50

45.

Stating previous knowledge
involve only the knowledge
just gained in the last
lesson. True/False

46 / 50

46.

The laboratory technician or
attendant performs all but
one of the following

A. maintain and repair damaged equipment

B. setting up or dismantling demonstration apparatus

C. refuse ordering of apparatus

D. keeping the apparatus clean and tidy

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47.

Identify the incorrect
statement:

A. We may not ask questions about the materials and techniques that we are going to use in teaching

B. The living standard and healthy status of man are improved through the knowledge of science

C. Science contributes immensely to the development of society

D. Science, technology and engineering are somehow related

48 / 50

48.

Science contribute
doubtfully to the
development of the society
. True/False

49 / 50

49.

Ability to examine facts and
to suspend judgment on
their observations,
conclusions and activities is
the principle of objectivity.
True/False

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50.

Improvisation helps
learners in the follwing
ways EXCEPT

A. it creates opportunity for learners to take part in the construction and use of apparatus

B. it wastes time

C. it induces learner's interest and understanding of science

D. it helps to keep money

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