SummativeAssessmentQuestion

“Summative Assessment Questions”
Nathan Ducharme
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Prof. Bonnie Belczowski
EDUC 5380 General Science (Teachable Subject)
January 13th, 2020

Introduction:
The role of this assignment is to develop summative assessment questions that assess the
thinking of students at different levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy. There are strengths and
weaknesses of applying this hierarchal model to develop an assessment/evaluation. One of the
primary strengths is it allows students to be challenged on questions that reflect the unit they
have just learned. The questions they are asked will challenge students in various ways, from
remembering basic concepts (remember) to applying what they have learned and creating
original work (create). This is a well-rounded way of evaluating a student’s true understanding of
the concepts taught, as opposed to having students simply memorize and regurgitate information.
This model can be difficult to apply to all subjects or various units within a certain subject.
Depending on the age of the students as well, critical thinking skills may not be fully developed,
and questions that require students to create or evaluate may be difficult. Assessment and
evaluation may also be challenging to some students, especially those who become anxious with
multiple choice questions. The questions I have developed using blooms taxonomy for a grade 7
class who have just learned about matter and energy reflect the entire unit learned. The questions
asked, such as the third creative question, requires students to think outside the box and apply
what they have learned to a new situation. Although this is a difficult question, this creative
question will evaluate how well the students grasped material taught.
Creative questions:
1- Reflecting on your knowledge of pure substances, mixtures, mechanical mixtures,
solutions, and the processes used to separate mixtures from solutions; can you formulate
a theory that puts into perspective the unique traits of the particles (hint particle theory of
matter). (2.2, 3.2)
2- Your peers are confused about the difference between a pure substance and mixtures.
You, being an expert in the subject of matter and energy, decide to create a Venn diagram
that puts into perspective the differences and similarities of these substances. Create this
diagram. (2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.3)
3- Sewage is an example of a mixture that can be harmful to the environment if not handled
correction. Can you propose an alternative to simply dumping sewage into our local
lakes? (Hint: This is something we do in Windsor) (1.1, 1.2, 2.3, 2.4)
Evaluating:
1- Can you elaborate on why water is referred to as a universal solvent? Additionally, what
is its significance to the human population? (2.5, 2.6, 3.10)
2- Say you’re stuck in the woods for three days and are in desperate need of clean water.
Sadly, the closest thing to water you have is a muddy puddle (contains transparent brown
liquid). You are desperate to survive. Lucky for you, instead of packing food supplies,
you’ve packed all sorts of tools that would help you separate the solvent from the solute.
What separation technique would you recommend be used? What steps would you have

to follow to obtain fresh water? Are you separating a homogeneous or heterogeneous
mixture? (2.2,2.3, 3.5)
3- Your family is planning to host a large pancake breakfast during the holidays.
Unfortunately, your family forgot to purchase maple syrup. Fortunately, you have been
collecting maple syrup from the maple tree in your backyard. You recall that maple syrup
is a homogenous mixture. What separation technique would be better? Distillation or
Evaporation? Elaborate on why you chose that particular technique and identify the
solute and solvent. (2.5, 3.5)
Analyzing:
1- What is the relationship between a homogenous mixture and a heterogenous
mixture? Select the best answer. (3.4)
a. Homogenous mixtures don’t actually exist whereas heterogenous mixtures
do.
b. Homogenous mixture is different from a heterogenous mixture as a
homogenous mixture resembles a mixture of different substances whereas
a heterogenous mixture resembles a pure substance.
c. Homogenous mixtures have identical particles to that of a heterogenous
mixture.
d. A heterogenous mixture and a homogenous mixture are both a mixture of
particles from multiple pure substances.
2- How does heat affect particle movement in a pure substance? (3.2)
a. An increase of heat will not affect particles, but a substance can change
into a different state of matter.
b. An increase a heat will give particles more energy. This can result in a
substance changing to another state of matter.
c. An increase of heat will result in the particles becoming more attracted to
one another and will therefore vibrate more in close proximity to one
another.
d. An increase of heat will result in particles having less energy as heat
makes the particles “tired”
3- How is a solvent related to a solute? (3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9)
a. A solute is a substance to be dissolved whereas a solvent is the one doing
the dissolving.
b. A solute can only be sugar whereas a solvent can be any pure substance.
c. A solute and a solvent can only both be a pure substance. There are no
exceptions to this rule.
d. A solute and a solvent are in no way related.
Applying:
1- How would the particles move in pure water if the temperature exceeded 110°C? What is
the state of matter? (3.5)
a. The particles are close together. The state of matter is solid

b. The particles are super unattracted to one another. The state of matter is gas.
c. The particles aren’t moving and are close together. The state of matter is liquid.
d. The particles are somewhat attracted to each other. The state of matter is liquid.
2- You and a friend are trying to collect a liquid from a solution containing a soluble solid.
You are aware distillation is the ideal separation technique. How would you apply this
method? (3.2, 3.5)
a. Freeze the solution and remove the soluble solid manually.
b. Slowly pour the liquid through a membrane with very small pores to collect the
liquid.
c. Heat the solution with a soluble solid and collect the vapor.
d. Distillation would not be an effective separation technique to isolate the liquid
from the solution.
3- Choose which of the following solutions would best represent a saturated solution. (3.7,
3.8, 3.9)
a. A solution with a low concentration of solute. The solute is completely dissolved
in the solvent but there is a strong pungent odour.
b. A solution with a high concentration of solute. So much so that the solute is not
completely dissolved in the solvent.
c. A solution with a high concentration of solute but the solution is clear and
odourless.
d. A salad is an example of a saturated solution.
Understanding:
1- You are very cold outside, so you and your friends decide to huddle up for warmth. Let's
say you’re a group of particles! Describe the state of matter you are in. (3.2, 3.3)
a. Gas
b. Liquid
c. Solid
d. Plasma
2- Identify which of the following images is a solution: (3.1, 3.4)
a. A salad
b. Gold

c. Wine
d. Uranium
3- You are given a container filled with liquid. The liquid appears to be clear but contains a
strong, pungent odor. What can you say about this liquid? (3.1, 3.3, 3.4)
a. This liquid is a solution
b. This liquid is a mechanical mixture
c. This liquid is a pure substance
d. This liquid is most likely water
Remembering:
1- Which of the following statements of a pure substance is true? (3.1)
a. All particles in a pure substance are identical
b. All particles in a pure substance are different
c. All particles in a pure substance overlap, meaning there is no space between
particles
d. A McDonald’s Junior Chicken Sandwich is a pure substance
2- What is true regarding the particle theory? (3.2)
i. All matter is made up of particles
ii. All particles you will find in a pure substance is identical
iii. There is always space between particles
iv. All particles are in constant movement. They never stop movement. With
increased heat, they will have more energy and move more.
a. 1 of the above
b. 2 of the above
c. 3 of the above
d. All of the above
3- What is true in reference to the following statement: (3.4)
a. A mechanical mixture looks like a pure substance
b. A clear liquid is a mechanical mixture
c. A mechanical mixture is a heterogenous mixture
d. A mechanical mixture homogenous mixture