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

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

A. Karl Popper

B. Prof. Vincent Ado Tenebe

C. Prof. G.A. Badmus

D. Thomas Kuhn

2 / 50

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

3 / 50

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

4 / 50

A teacher could introduce
chemistry lesson by

A. asking simple questions to the topic being treated

B. setting short physical tasks for students to do

C. posing a problem to the students to solve

D. singing and dancing jazz and afro-beat music

5 / 50

Pouring out of facts and
pulsing to ask questions by
teacher is the lecture
method. True/False

6 / 50

asserts that demonstration
helps to visualise
processes

7 / 50

Role playing is the process
of assumng the

A. singing and dancing to local and foreign music

B. responsibility and/ or authority of a person or object

C. behaviour and attitude of a person or object

D. nature and/or manner of a person or object

8 / 50

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

9 / 50

Societal mysteries that
plague his children against
science learning is called

10 / 50

10.

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

11 / 50

11.

A principal characteristic of
science is that it is

A. static

B. fully alive

C. understood by only bright students

D. dynamic

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12.

If a laboratory is too small,
it may

A. make students to be restless and cause preventable accidents

B. make students to be at peace and so help reduce preventable accidents

C. see what is happening on the demonstration table

D. allow students to see the chalkboard

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13.

Dramatization enables the
teacher to learn about the
various maturity levels of
the pupils in terms of their

A. physcial development

B. intellectual and social development

C. fighting skills development

D. emotional development

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14.

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

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15.

Introduction of lesson in
chemistry should be

A. relevant to the topic

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

C. brief

D. long, lasting at least 15 minutes

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16.

Which of the following
statements best describes
science?

A. science is a group of exact demonstrable facts and proven theories

B. science is the 'what' and 'why' of all things happening in our environment

C. science is an ordered body of knowledge, in form of laws, theories and concepts

D. science is both a body of knowledge and the process of acquiring and refining knowledge

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17.

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

18 / 50

18.

Generalisation results in
creation of scientific

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19.

A teacher of science should
develop in his students the
critical and problem solving
minds. True/False

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20.

All but one is the
advantages of
improvisation

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

B. it helps to spend money

C. it saves time

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

21 / 50

21.

Identify the incorrect
statement:

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

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

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

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

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22.

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

A. disbelief and lack of value system

B. students' inherent capacity

C. interest motivation

D. background knowledge

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23.

Science is a group of exact
demostrable facts and
proven

24 / 50

24.

Which of the following is
NOT true about philosophy
of science?

A. knowing how knowledge is destroyed

B. the validity of the scientific knowledge

C. posting questions and seeking rational answers relating to the nature of science

D. knowing how knowledge is acquired

25 / 50

25.

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

A. Does the device provide a valid answer?

B. What is the monetary worth of the device?

C. all of the above

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

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26.

involves statement of
problems and researching
into solving the problems

27 / 50

27.

Since apparatus are
generally delicate and
expensive, it is the duty of
the science teacher to see
that

A. those bought are actually needed

B. he follows the due process by advertising in the daily papers

C. he consults good laboratory manuals and catalogues for relevant information

D. he makes direct contact with suppliers so as to reduce cost

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28.

Science is basically divided
into

A. biology, chemistry and physics

B. biology and chemistry

C. dhemistry and physics

D. process and product

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29.

The following could NOT
constitute a source of
hazard in the laboratory

A. pouring cold water on dilute hydrochloric acid

B. storing in the same place chemicals that violently read together

C. uncontrolled chemical reactions

D. storing highly inflammable substances in hot places

30 / 50

30.

Science was first
introduced into nIgerian
curriculum in

31 / 50

31.

In terms of numerical
figures, science has dual
nature which means it is
divided into

A. 6 parts

B. 5 parts

C. 4 parts

D. 2 parts

32 / 50

32.

The particles of an atom
contain atomic number,
electrons and neutrons.
True/False

33 / 50

33.

In a lesson note, previous
knowledge means
knowledge of the

A. lesson of yesterday and tomorrow

B. last lesson

C. last ten lesson

D. all lessons that have earlier been taught which are relevant to the facts to be taught now

34 / 50

34.

A preparation room should
be provided with the
following EXCEPT

A. water

B. gas

C. electricity

D. balls

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35.

Which of the following
statement is NOT correct?

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

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

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

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

36 / 50

36.

Main barrier to
communication of science
to learners is

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37.

The
of science consists wholly
of declarative sentences

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38.

refers to the process by
which science equipment
and materials are produced
from locally available
material

39 / 50

39.

According to Kuhn,
scientific community
explains the considerable
stabilitym and
in science

40 / 50

40.

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

41 / 50

41.

The balance room should, if
possible, be provided with

A. air conditioner

B. concrete or heavy wooden benches

C. all of the above

D. good lighting

42 / 50

42.

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

A. Does the device provide a valid answer?

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

C. What is the monetary worth of the device?

D. all of the above

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43.

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

44 / 50

44.

Inquiry method does not
enable students to

A. engage in designing experiments to collect data

B. engage in formulating problems for investigation

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

D. participate very less actively in the class

45 / 50

45.

Karl Popper rejects the
inductive method as the
process by which science
advances because it is

A. illogical

B. more historical than mathematical

C. irrational

D. unable to satisfactorily demarcate between empirical science and non-science such as astrology

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46.

Which is NOT true?
Children are always

A. curious and inquisitive

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

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

D. none of the above

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47.

Lesson note is the final
stage of lesson preparation.
True/False

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48.

Identify the incorrect
statement:

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

B. Science contributes immensely to the development of society

C. Science, technology and engineering are somehow related

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

49 / 50

49.

Since apparatus are
generally delicate and
expensive, it is the duty of
the science teacher to see
that

A. those bought are actually needed

B. he follows the due process by advertising in the daily papers

C. he makes direct contact with suppliers so as to reduce cost

D. he consults good laboratory manuals and catalogues for relevant information

50 / 50

50.

The general information in
a note of lesson does not
contain

A. the topic to be treated

B. date

C. the lesson to be taught

D. evaluation

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