Why Is It Undesirable to Focus Assessments on Content in a Process-Oriented

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Multiple Choice

Why is it undesirable to focus assessments on content in a process-oriented inquiry science program?

• A) The content is less important than facility in inquiry and the processes of science.
• B) The content is not what is being emphasized in a process-oriented inquiry program.
• C) Students' conclusions about content may be different from the options given on a test but may be valid based on their inquiries.
• D) Students should be focusing their efforts on doing science rather than learning about science.
• E) All of the above
• F) None of the above

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