Progression from Known to Unknown Concepts-MCQs
| Stage | Purpose | Example | Teaching Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Known | Activate prior knowledge | Water in daily life, counting apples | Discussion, relatable examples |
| Bridge/Related | Connect known to new | Evaporation, simple addition | Analogies, guided practice |
| Unknown | Introduce completely new concept | Full water cycle, word problems | Exploration, scaffolding, examples |
Progression from Known to Unknown Concepts
1. What is the main purpose of starting a lesson with what students already know?
a) To test their memory
b) To activate prior knowledge and make learning easier
c) To introduce completely new concepts immediately
d) To complete the syllabus faster
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Answer: b) To activate prior knowledge and make learning easier
2. Which of the following is an example of moving from a known concept to an unknown concept in science?
a) Teaching fractions before numbers
b) Teaching water in daily life before the water cycle
c) Teaching algebra before addition
d) Teaching abstract poetry before nursery rhymes
Answer: b) Teaching water in daily life before the water cycle
3. What is the role of a “bridge” in the known-to-unknown progression?
a) To confuse students with difficult tasks
b) To connect familiar knowledge to new concepts
c) To test students on unknown concepts
d) To skip the basic knowledge and save time
Answer: b) To connect familiar knowledge to new concepts
4. Which teaching strategy best supports learning from known to unknown?
a) Using examples and analogies connected to prior knowledge
b) Giving complex problems without explanation
c) Asking students to memorize unrelated facts
d) Teaching multiple new concepts at the same time
Answer: a) Using examples and analogies connected to prior knowledge
5. Which of the following is a correct progression from known to unknown in math?
a) Multiplication → addition → subtraction
b) Counting objects → addition → word problems
c) Word problems → subtraction → counting
d) Geometry → addition → multiplication
Answer: b) Counting objects → addition → word problems
