Principles of Learning in Mathematics and Science Education Quiz

What is the potential influence of the growing understanding of how people learn?

What has increased our understanding of human cognition in the last four decades?

What is the committee's appraisal of advanced study organized around?

What does the text emphasize in relation to expertise development in a subject area?

What has the emerging body of research enabled scientists and others to do?

What is the function of plasma in the blood?

Which component of blood is involved in preventing the body from bleeding?

What was historically considered the trigger level for red blood cell transfusion?

What is the main function of red blood cells (RBC)?

Why were many patients at risk of dying from incompatible blood transfusions in the past?

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.

Test your knowledge of the seven principles of learning with understanding in mathematics and science education. This quiz is based on the research outlined in "Learning and Understanding: Improving Advanced Study of Mathematics and Science in U.S. High Schools" by The National Academies Press.