KRA Science and STEM Foundational Concepts

Question 1

Which behavior best illustrates early science inquiry skills assessed in the KRA?

Accepted Answer

A child who observes, questions, and experiments with objects in their environment

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A child who memorizes facts about animals

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A child who reads science books independently

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A child who builds only with one type of block

Question 2

A child who checks if a toy car rolls faster on smooth vs. rough surfaces is demonstrating:

Accepted Answer

Early scientific investigation and variable testing

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Only physical play

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Fine motor precision

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Difficulty following rules

Question 3

Which observation skill is foundational to STEM learning and assessed in KRA-age children?

Accepted Answer

Using multiple senses to notice and describe properties of objects

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Reading charts and graphs independently

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Using digital tools for data entry

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Performing controlled experiments

Question 4

A child who sorts rocks into groups based on size, color, and texture is applying which early STEM skill?

Accepted Answer

Classification and data organization

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Rote memorization of rock names

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Advanced geology concepts

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Reading and writing skills

Question 5

When a child asks 'Why does ice melt?' they are demonstrating which early science disposition valued by the KRA?

Accepted Answer

Scientific curiosity and wonder

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Avoidance of STEM topics

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Difficulty with cause-effect reasoning

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Rote learning preference

Question 6

Which activity develops early engineering thinking in kindergarten-age children as recognized in KRA frameworks?

Accepted Answer

Building a bridge out of blocks that can hold a toy car

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Coloring within the lines of a worksheet

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Reciting multiplication tables

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Copying letters from the board