FLDOE FLDOE Science Education 3

Question 1

A Florida high school Chemistry teacher must address which of the following as a required NGSSS benchmark?

Accepted Answer

The periodic table structure, atomic theory, and chemical bonding

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Only organic chemistry reactions

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Advanced quantum mechanics only

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Biochemistry to the exclusion of physical chemistry

Question 2

Which Florida program specifically targets under-represented students in STEM fields to increase diversity in science and technology careers?

Accepted Answer

Florida CAPE (Career and Professional Education) STEM pathways

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Florida Bright Futures Scholarship

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Florida VPK Program

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Florida Reading Initiative

Question 3

When Florida teachers conduct a science lab, which FLDOE requirement must they follow regarding student safety?

Accepted Answer

Teachers must follow OSHA and FLDOE safety guidelines, including student safety agreements and proper PPE use

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Safety rules are optional for middle school labs

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Only high school labs require safety procedures

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Safety equipment is only needed for chemistry, not biology labs

Question 4

A Florida district wants to evaluate the effectiveness of its science program. Which measure is most aligned with FLDOE accountability expectations?

Accepted Answer

Analyzing FCAT 2.0 Science scores, EOC pass rates, and grade-level proficiency data

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Only reviewing teacher attendance records

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Counting the number of science textbooks purchased

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Reviewing only parent satisfaction surveys

Question 5

Under Florida's NGSSS, which Earth Science benchmark is typically addressed at the 6th grade level?

Accepted Answer

Rocks and minerals, the rock cycle, and Earth's layers

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Quantum mechanics of subatomic particles

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Advanced plate tectonics with mathematical modeling

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Cosmological big bang theory in depth

Question 6

Which of the following best describes Florida's approach to science literacy as reflected in the NGSSS?

Accepted Answer

Science literacy integrates content knowledge, process skills, and the ability to evaluate scientific claims critically

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Science literacy means memorizing all scientific terms

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Only college-bound students need science literacy

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Science literacy is only relevant to biology classes