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Science Exam-Scientific Method

This document appears to be a science exam assessing a student's understanding of the scientific method. It contains multiple choice and matching questions testing the student's knowledge of the key steps of the scientific method (making observations, asking questions, developing hypotheses, conducting experiments, analyzing results, drawing conclusions), as well as practice distinguishing between qualitative and quantitative observations. The exam is graded out of 58 possible points and covers topics like the purpose of the scientific method, examples of hypotheses, and vocabulary related to the scientific investigation process.

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Science Exam-Scientific Method

This document appears to be a science exam assessing a student's understanding of the scientific method. It contains multiple choice and matching questions testing the student's knowledge of the key steps of the scientific method (making observations, asking questions, developing hypotheses, conducting experiments, analyzing results, drawing conclusions), as well as practice distinguishing between qualitative and quantitative observations. The exam is graded out of 58 possible points and covers topics like the purpose of the scientific method, examples of hypotheses, and vocabulary related to the scientific investigation process.

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  • Exam Overview and Instructions: Introduces the exam topic and outlines the instructions and purpose of the scientific method steps activity.
  • Multiple Choice Questions: Presents multiple choice questions related to understanding and applying scientific method steps.
  • Vocabulary Match: Engages students in matching scientific terminology with their definitions to reinforce learning.
  • Qualitative and Quantitative Observations: Exercises on identifying and recording observations as qualitative or quantitative, emphasizing observational skills.
  • Observation Comparison Activity: A table activity where students list similarities and differences, enhancing comparative observation capabilities.

Esc. Jos Severo Quiones Science Class Ms.

Tanya Lodewick

Score: ___/58

Name: ____________________________ Group: 3rd grade C

Date:_____________________________

Exam: Scientific Method


I. Scientific Method Steps (12pts, 2pts. each)
Instructions: Organize the Scientific Method steps in order.
Draw Conclusions Make an observation Report your Results Make a hypothesis Ask Questions Conduct your Experiment

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II. Choose the correct answer (16pts. 2pts. each)


1. Instructions: Read carefully each exercise and choose the correct answer: The main objective of the scientific method is to ________________. a. ask questions 2. b. stay entertained c. check ideas

The data in the investigative process are: a. Instruments that help demonstrate my research b. graphs, tables, photos c. The premises a and b are correct.

3.

Is the tool that scientists use to find answers to their questions. a. hypothesis b. scientific method c. scientist

4.

It is the process in which the investigator looks for the answer to his questions. a. experimentation b. observation c. scientific method

5.

An ______________ is obtained from the senses. a. conclusion b. draw conclusions c. observation

6.

A _____________ is what you think will occur. a. hypothesis b. report results c. observation

7.

Is the part of the investigation in which the scientist works directly with the problem. a. hypothesis b. observation c. experiment

8.

Which of the following is an example of hypothesis? a. A plant will live without water for a month since can live in a desert b. I wonder, how long will live a cactus? c. I know how long a cactus lives.

III. Vocabulary match (12pts, 2pts. each)


Instructions: Match the Scientific Step with its definition. Write the letters in the blanks.
A. It is the process in which the investigator looks for the answer to his question.

_______ 1. Ask a question _______ 2. Report your results _______ 3. Make an observation _______ 4. Make a hypothesis _______ 5. Conduct your experiment _______ 6. Draw conclusions

B. The investigator makes observations to answer the questions. C. The investigator analyses the data that he/she found during the experiment. D. It is the final step in which the investigator accepts or rejects the hypothesis and present data. E. The investigator identifies the problem using questions. F. It is a possible solution to the problem.

IV. Qualitative and Quantitative Observation (10pts.)


Instructions: Type CL if it is a qualitative observation and CN if it is a quantitative observation. - qualitative - it has to do with qualities - quantitative - it has to do with quantity

_______ 1. Rice is their favourite food. _______ 2. They like more the police profession. _______ 3. The team scored 5 goals. _______ 4. There are 25 students in the classroom. 2

_______ 5. Dogs have brown eyes. _______ 6. The student got 80% on the exam. _______ 7. The chair is very large. _______ 8. The child has 5 lollipops. _______ 9. Jorge is a very kind and noble person. _______ 10. The book has 140 pages.

V. Qualitative and Quantitative Observation (8pts.)


Instructions: Write 4 similarities and 4 differences for each table.

Similarities

Differences

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