Q1 refers to creative ways by which the learner is transformed from passive reciever of knowledge to an active creator of the learning process

Q2 Inductive reasoning concieves science as a critical and analytical activity where concrete evidence precedes a scientific

Q3 The most frequently used method of scoring essay tests in Integrated Science is the method

Q4 Curriculum and instruction are concieved as a whole

Q5 Micro teaching is done to promote desirable teaching skills of teachers

Q6 A teaching strategy where a group of teachers are jointly responsible for the planning and teaching of a course is referred to as

Q7 Whre you have children of different ages and different grade levels, it is called a

Q8 where you have students from different backgrouns, cultures, beliefs and different mental abilities in a class, such a class is called a

Q9 The act of using alternative material and resources, due to a lack or insufficiency, to facilitate instruction is

Q10 Science teaching in school is becoming more oriented towards a approach

Q11 The quality that enables a scientist to admit that he is not free from committing errors is

Q12 The technique of being open to many possible solutions, identifying the best solution, and then transforming it into effective action is called

Q13 In a ladder containing abstract idea or concepts, the items lower down are of the ones higher up

Q14 Laddering is also called the method

Q15 We improvise because of in school enrollment

Q16 In inquiry, the teacher poses a problem and gives advice on how students would get to solve the problems

Q17 The history of science teaching started with the teaching of study in schools.

Q18 refers to creative ways by which the learner is transformed from passive reciever of knowledge to an active creator of the learning process

Q19 Scientific investigations are communicated through

Q20 The first and last components of a scientific paper or journal are and

Q21 Ther are steps for scientific investigation

Q22 In reasoning, the premise may be correct but the conclusion may be wrong

Q23 reasoning begins from general observation or law to specific or conclusion

Q24 reasoning is where concrete evidence precedes a specific generalization

Q25 In deductive inference, conclusion is drawn from the

Q26 Inductive reasoning concieves science as a critical and analytical activity where concrete evidence precedes a scientific

Q27 Whatever technique is adopted for solving scientific problems, it should be guided or controlled by

Q28 To be termed scientific, a method of inquiry must be based on and evidence, subject to specific principles of reasoning

Q29 In scientific investigation, a is normally used, which is a question with inductive reasonong meant to gather data in a controlled manner

Q30 scientific investigation uses approach to answer questions about the world around us

Q31 Teachers need to be patient with students that have difficulties in acquiring skills

Q32 Stating the outcome of a future event based on a pattern of evidence is called

Q33 When you classify animals into two groups such as vertebrates and invertebrates, the method of classification used here is classification

Q34 Observing, communicating, measuring, classifying and inferring are skills

Q35 is a fundamental science process skill

Q36 All the mental and physical skills used in carrying out scientific activities are referred to as

Q37 process skills is also known as

Q38 Great achievements in both the cognitive and psychomotor domains depends greatly on

Q39 has been viewed as the disposition to respond positively or negatively toward an object or phenomena

Q40 A rejection of superstition in preference to paradigm as a scientific attitude is referred to as

Q41 Our overall understanding about how the world works is

Q42 is simply to 'look and see'

Q43 The act of being very exact and picky is described as

Q44 Preference of the simple to the complex is

Q45 enables a scientist to listen and respect the ideas of others, such that he accepts critism and changes his mind if reliable evidence contradicts his belief.

Q46 is when a scientist does not allow his feelings and biases to influence his work

Q47 when scientists show interest and pays particular attention to objects or events, they exhibit

Q48 A scientific belief is that everything that happens in the world has a

Q49 Scientific attributes that can be displayed include rationality, curiosity, objectivity, open-mindedness and , according to Billeh and Zakhariades (1976)

Q50 , and defines scientific attitude as a composite of a number of mental habits, or tendencies to react consistently in certain ways to problematic situation

Q51 The fundamental aim of Nigerian Integrated science project is to develop in students

Q52 Basic science and Technology fosters training in

Q53 Integrated science was presented to the child such that the child gains the of the fundamental unity of science

Q54 Basic Science and Technology replaced while Basic Science replaced

Q55 NERDC stands for

Q56 The acronym 'NEEDS' stands for

Q57 since science became more integrated, emphasis is now on and the process of science

Q58 A solution to the problem of curriculum implementation is to seek the assistance of more teachers

Q59 The content of the Integrated science curriculum was organised using the approach

Q60 The general objectives of itntegrated science education is to enable pupils observe and the environment

Q61 Which of the following represents an example of curriculum innovation in the contemporary approach to teaching and learning of integrated science in Nigeria?
Information and Communication technology (ICT)
Science – A – process Approach (SAPA)
Primary Education Improvement Project (PEIP)
Science Curriculum Improvement Study (SCIS)

Q62 Which of the following is not a process – based method of teaching and learning integrated science?
Guided discovery method
Laboratory method
Reception method
Demonstration method

Q63 The kind of reasoning that scientists use to move from stated particular instance to general instances is called:
Deductive reasoning
Reflective reasoning
Inductive reasoning
Conclusive reasoning

Q64 The scientific method of investigation in the teaching and learning of integrated science include the following except:
Recognition of a problem
Defining the problem
Collecting relevant data or information
Engaging in the use of traditional belief systems

Q65 Teaching and learning of science process skills helps the learners to work and behave like professional:
Teachers
Scientists
Theorists
Psychologists

Q66 Teaching and learning of science process skills can be best achieved by which of the following methods.
Lecture method
Discussion method
Team teaching
Hands-on and minds-on activities

Q67 Which of the following is an example of integrated science process skills?
Controlling variables
Collecting data
Drawing conclusions
Inductive reasoning

Q68 Which of the following is not an aspect of Basic Science process skills?
Observing
jogging
Measuring
Classifying

Q69 Scientists usually reach conclusions on the basis of relevant information or evidence. This is generally referred to as:
Investigation
Experimentation
Empiricism
Recommendation

Q70 Scientists generally believe that everything that is observed to happen in the world has a cause or reason for the occurrence. This is called;
superstition
Guess work
Assumption
Cause-and-effect

Q71 In teaching and learning of integrated science, the fundamental unity of science is generally emphasized. This means that:
Science is existing in fragments that need to be united
In teaching science, artificial boundaries should be de-emphasized in teaching of science
Learners must be taught to integrate scientific knowledge by themselves.
Scientific knowledge exists in fundamental entities.

Q72 Scientific attitude include all of the following except:
Curiosity
Open-mindedness
Parsimony
Drawing conclusion without relevant data/evidence

Q73 Science process skills generally used in the teaching and learning integrated science can be described as:
Intellectually-guided procedures scientists use.
Manuals that scientists use.
Information that scientists use
Individual beliefs that scientists use.

Q74 Which of the following is not an aspect of science process skills in the teaching and learning of integrated science?
Measuring
Observing
Classifying
Copying lesson notes

Q75 Which of the following factors most seriously militate against attainments of the objectives of integrated science curriculum?
Truancy
unsuitable instructional methods
Poor student enrolment
Gender-related differences

Q76 Which of the following is not an aspect of functional integrated science curriculum?
To help learners pass examinations only
Relevance to social realities
Prepare learners for further studies
Thematically logical and sequential.

Q77 The study of integrated science is aimed at helping the learner gain the:
Beauty of science
Importance of science
Complementarity of science
Basic ideas of scientific history.

Q78 The spiral nature of integrated science curriculum means that the topics are arranged in a manner that they become logically:
Easier from one level to the next.
Repeated form one level to the next
Condensed from one level to the next
More difficult from one level to the next.

Q79 Which of the following represent the instructural approach adopted in the integrated science curriculum?
Topical approach
Thematic approach
Trial-and-error approach
Subject approach

Q80 A major objective of integrated science teaching is to help pupils:
Acquire knowledge of hygiene
Gain skills for reading and writing
To acquire the skills of observing and exploiting their environment.
Gain general knowledge

Q81 The practice of continuous assessment can be referred to as a method of:
Formative assessment
Summative assessment
Normative assessment
Criterion-based assessment

Q82 In the teaching and learning of integrated science, improvisation refers to:
Use of standard teaching Equipment
Use of locally-made teaching equipment where standard ones are not available
Use of sub-standard equipment
None of the above

Q83 Which of the following is not a suitable avenue for field trips?
Museums
Farms
School laboratory
Industries

Q84 Which of the following represent an aspect of ICT in the teaching and learning of integrated science?
The chalkboard
Excursions
Laboratory apparatus
Computers

Q85 While using guided inquiry approach in the teaching and learning integrated science:
The teacher dictate notes to the students
The teacher poses a problem and gives advice on how the students would solve the problem
The students rely only on their skills to solve the problem posed
None of the above.

Q86 Which of the following tend to contribute most to innovations (changes) in the instructional methods for teaching integrated science?
Contributions from educational psychology theories
The needs for students to pass examination
The experience of integrated science teacher
The cognitive level of the students.

Q87 A major factor that influence curriculum innovations (changes) in the teaching and learning of integrated science is;
Spirality of the curriculum
The need for team teaching
Decision of Parents’ Teachers’ Association
Need of the society

Q88 The teaching and learning of science was introduced into Nigerian Schools through the learning of:
Integrated science
Nature study
Basic science
Biology

Q89 Communication is important in teaching and learning of integrated science. One of the major methods by which scientists communicate their findings to the larger world is through;
Journals
Letters
Verbal discussion
Writing text books

Q90 Which of the following is not an aspect of the procedure for scientific investigation in teaching and learning integrated science?
Observation of identified pattern of a problem
Formulate tentative questions that can provide solution when answered.
Rely on traditional beliefs for answers
None of the above.

Q91 The design of the integrated science curriculum encourages the students to learn sciences as;
A body of knowledge
Methods of technological inventions
A process involving the use of scientific skills
A way of acquiring knowledge for white-collar job

Q92 A major philosophy which underlie the design of integrated science curriculum is that it is:
Subject- centred
Community- centred
Teacher- centred
Child- centred

Q93 Creativity is important in the teaching and learning of integrated science because it:
Encourages punctuality in class
Helps to improve self-esteem and motivation
Helps learners to write lesson notes
None of above.

Q94 Concept mapping is an approach for teaching and learning integrated science. It is a method for;
Studying geographical maps
For representing knowledge structure in graphic form
Comparing concepts taught in class
Finding out how integrated science concepts are developed.

Q95 Assumption bursting in teaching and learning of integrated science means:
Seeking to question previously held assumptions
Using current assumptions accepted by the public
Seeking to ignore assumptions
Finding out methods for teaching assumptions

Q96 Which of the following encourage creativity in integrated science classrooms?
Reading relevant textbooks
Paying attention to lessons
Copying lesson notes accurately
Brainstorming during class lessons

Q97 Modern methods of teaching integrated science encourage;
Learners to only listen attentively to lessons
Read their lecture notes
Active participation of the learner in the teaching/learning process.
Learners to attend classes regularly.

Q98 OERs stand for Open Educational Resources. It is an avenue where teachers and students can:
Discuss examination matters
Find out about current affairs.
Check continuous assessment results
Access teaching and learning resource materials

Q99 The teaching of integrated science is best carried out using:
Lecture method
Activity method
Take-home assignment method
None of the above

Q100 Continuous assessment is important in the teaching and learning of integrated science because it:
Helps the teacher to prepare lesson notes
Takes away boredom from the lessons
Gives feedback on progress of learning
None of the above

Q101 In teaching and learning of integrated science which one of the following would be considered as the most affective bridge between the teacher and the students?
Use of appropriate science language
Use of the laboratory
Use of science text books
Use of the chalkboard.

Q102 Which of the following is the most important consideration for using practical examples/illustrations in integrated science curriculum?
Making the curriculum materials more interesting for students to read.
Improving the production quality of the curriculum materials
Concretizing abstract concepts in the curriculum material
Making the curriculum material easier for the teacher to teach.

Q103 Which of the following factors adversely affect the desired effectiveness of integrated science curriculum?
Understandable science language presentation
High readability level
Poor structure of conceptual presentation
Frequent and logical usage of appropriate illustrations.

Q104 Which of the following represents an instructional method advocated by the Nigerian Integrated Science Project (NISP) curriculum?
Curriculum-centred approach
Teacher-centred approach
Text books-centred approach
Learner-centred approach

Q105 Which of the following is an aspect of the thematic components of the Nigerian Integrated Science Project (NISP)?
Electromagnetism
Saving your energy
Electrochemistry
Organic compounds

Q106 Which of the following does not represent an aspect of the science process skills contained in the Nigerian Integrated Science Curriculum Project (NISP)?
Reciting scientific facts accurately
Observing accurately
Measuring accurately
Classifying objects accurately

Q107 Basic Education is a relatively recent curriculum initiative in Nigeria. It is aimed at providing functional education for the first:
3 years of schooling beginning form primary one
6 years of schooling bringing from primary one
9 years of schooling beginning from primary one
12 years of schooling beginning from primary one

Q108 Which of the following represents a disadvantage in using objective tests?
It is difficult to score
It cannot be used for continues assessment
The scores do not provide feedback on students’ academic progress.
Chances exist for students to guess the answers correctly

Q109 Which of the following is an advantage for the use of objective test?
It is difficult to answer
It is easy to for the teacher to set
It covers a wide area of the syllabus
None of the above.

Q110 A major motivation for the global initiative in integrated science curriculum innovation and development concerns the need to:
Keep curriculum experts busy all the time
Make curriculum in schools meet societal needs.
Create new curriculum contents
Constantly change curriculum contents

Q111 Which of the following represents the most serious problem affecting the implementation of the Nigerian Integrated Science Project (NISP)?
Lack of text books
Lack of acceptability of the curriculum project
Misinterpretation or lack of understanding of the inclusive concept of “integration in science”
Poor public perception of the project.

Q112 Which of the following is not a major aim for developing the Nigerian Integrated Science Project (NISP)?
Stress the fundamental unity of science
Teaching all the branches of science to students.
Produce teachers that can teach all the branches of scientific knowledge.
Produce science text books that have high readability level.

Q113 Which of the following factors does not adversely affect the desired effectiveness of a developed integrated science curriculum?
Frequent and logical use of appropriate illustrations
Poor structure of conceptual arrangement
Understandable science language presentation
High readability level.

Q114 Which of the following is not an aspect of objective questions?
Multiple choice tests
Fill-in-the gap tests
Matching questions
Essay tests

Q115 Which one of the following represents an advantage for engaging in continuous assessment?
It relieves the teacher of excessive work load.
It encourages students to read their books
It provides a more valid assessment of student overall knowledge, skills and other learning competences
None of the above.

Q116 Which of the following is not a purpose for carrying out evaluation?
Diagnose students’ learning difficulties
Find out the level of availability of teaching and learning facilities.
Appraise efficiency of teachers’ instructional methods
Assess if the curriculum aims are being achieved.

Q117 Evaluation in the teaching and learning of integrated science refers to:
Feedback on the level of teachers’ instructional achievement
Feedback on the level of students’ academic achievement
Feedback on utilization of teaching/learning facilities.
Feedback on students’ attendance in lessons.

Q118 Which of the following can be effectively used as funnels in the process of improvisation?
Plastic cups
Cream jars
Glass cups
Dropping teat of ear drop

Q119 Which of the following distinguish scientific method of acquiring knowledge form non-scientific method?
Subjectivity
Dogmatism
Empiricism
None of the above

Q120 Which of the following is not a characteristic attitude of science?
Objectivity
Curiosity
Open-mindedness
Conformity