Principles of Learning in Mathematics and Science Education Quiz

Understanding of Human Learning and Cognition

• The growing understanding of how people learn has the potential to influence various aspects of education and learning.
• The last four decades have seen significant increases in our understanding of human cognition, enabling a deeper comprehension of the learning process.

Organization of Advanced Study

• The committee's appraisal of advanced study is organized around the concept of expertise development in a specific subject area.

Expertise Development and Research

• The text emphasizes the importance of developing expertise in a subject area, which is crucial for acquiring a deep understanding of the subject.
• The emerging body of research has enabled scientists and others to better understand how people develop expertise in a particular domain.

Blood Components and Functions

• Plasma is a component of blood that performs several functions, including transporting proteins, nutrients, and hormones throughout the body.
• Platelets are the blood component involved in preventing the body from bleeding, as they facilitate blood clotting.
• Historically, the trigger level for red blood cell transfusion was considered to be a hemoglobin level of 10 g/dL.
• The main function of red blood cells (RBC) is to transport oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues.
• In the past, many patients were at risk of dying from incompatible blood transfusions due to the lack of understanding of blood types and the importance of matching blood types during transfusions.