FTCE Professional Education Practice Exam

Which activity can a science teacher best use to strengthen 11th grade students' skills in another subject area for developing science knowledge?

1. Allow individual student time to explore the computer

2. Conduct regular science experiments

3. Organize group discussions on scientific concepts

4. Implement hands-on lab activities

The correct answer is: Allow individual student time to explore the computer

The most effective activity for strengthening 11th grade students' skills in another subject area while developing their science knowledge is organizing group discussions on scientific concepts. This approach encourages students to articulate their understanding, engage in critical thinking, and collaborate with peers. Such discussions can integrate aspects of language arts, such as reading comprehension and verbal communication, while deepening their scientific understanding. By discussing scientific concepts, students can make connections to other disciplines, such as mathematics through data analysis, or social studies through the implications of scientific advancements in society. This cross-curricular interaction not only enhances their science knowledge but also reinforces skills in other subject areas, fostering a more holistic educational experience. While individual exploration on a computer can lead to independent learning, it often lacks the collaborative and communicative aspect that group discussions provide. Similarly, regular science experiments and hands-on lab activities are fundamental to learning science but may not directly incorporate skills from other subjects in the same integrative way that discussions do.