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Scientific Discussion: End of Unit Assessment: Part 1: Short Answer

This document contains a scientific discussion assessment with two parts. Part 1 has short answer questions about how discussion can increase understanding, practicing higher order thinking skills, and using discussion skills in the classroom and other settings. Part 2 contains multiple choice questions about acceptable ways to agree, disagree, ask questions, express understanding, and voice opinions during a discussion, as well as identifying active listening skills.

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Scientific Discussion: End of Unit Assessment: Part 1: Short Answer

This document contains a scientific discussion assessment with two parts. Part 1 has short answer questions about how discussion can increase understanding, practicing higher order thinking skills, and using discussion skills in the classroom and other settings. Part 2 contains multiple choice questions about acceptable ways to agree, disagree, ask questions, express understanding, and voice opinions during a discussion, as well as identifying active listening skills.

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Name:___________________________Hour:______________Date:___________

Scientific Discussion: End of Unit Assessment

Part 1: Short Answer


Directions: Use complete sentences to respond to each prompt.

1. Give an example of how discussion can increase your understanding of information.

2. Explain how one higher order thinking skill is practiced during a discussion.

3. Give one example of how discussion skills should be used in the classroom.

4. Give one example of how discussion skills you learn in the classroom can be used in another
setting.

Part 2: Multiple Choice


Directions: Circle the best answers to each question.

5. Which of the following would be acceptable ways to agree with a speaker during a discussion?
Choose all that apply.
a. Nodding d. During your turn to speak
b. Putting head down e. Cross-talking
c. Shouting out f. Giving a thumbs up

6. Which of the following would be acceptable ways to disagree with a speaker during a
discussion? Choose all that apply.

a. Head shaking
b. Putting head down
c. Shouting out
d. During your turn to speak
e. Cross-talking
f. Giving a thumbs down
7. Which of the following would be acceptable ways to ask a question during a discussion? Choose
all that apply.

a. Interrupting
b. Raising hand
c. Waiting for a break in conversation
d. “What do you think about…..”
e. “Could you clarify….”
f. “I have no idea what you’re talking about”
g. “What you’re saying makes no sense.”

8. Which of the following would be acceptable ways to express understanding during a discussion?
Choose all that apply.

a. Nodding
b. Thumbs up
c. Working on other work
d. Making eye contact
e. “I see the point that you are making.”
f. “Why would you say that?”
g. “I understand your point of view.”

9. Which of the following would be appropriate times to voice an opinion during a discussion?
Choose all that apply.

a. As soon as you disagree with a speaker.


b. When a speaker is done talking.
c. When you are called on.
d. When it is your turn.
e. The moment you have an idea.

10. Which of the following are active listening skills? Choose all that apply.

a. Note taking
b. Asking questions
c. Shouting out
d. Nodding
e. Cross talking
f. Eye contact
g. Multitasking

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