Understanding Assessment Procedures and Strategies

The video introduces a new unit on metabolism, guiding students on how to navigate from the microbiomes unit to the metabolism unit using the Amplify Science platform. It explains the purpose and format of the pre-unit assessment, emphasizing that it is not graded but helps gauge students' initial understanding. The instructor provides tips for effectively answering multiple-choice and short-answer questions, encouraging students to take their time and read carefully. The video concludes with encouragement for students to track their learning progress and outlines the next steps in the unit.

What is the first step to access the metabolism unit from microbiomes?

• Directly open the metabolism unit.

• Log out and log back in.

• Search for metabolism in the search bar.

• Click on the 'amplify science' button.

What is the main purpose of the pre-unit assessment?

• To determine your final grade.

• To provide extra credit.

• To assess your initial understanding of the topic.

• To test your knowledge of microbiomes.

How should you approach the multiple-choice questions in the assessment?

• Select the first answer that seems correct.

• Read all options carefully and choose the most accurate one.

• Guess if unsure.

• Skip difficult questions.

What should you do if you don't understand a short answer question?

• Write 'I don't know'.

• Leave it blank.

• Choose any part of the question you understand and explain it.

• Copy the question as your answer.

When will the metabolism lesson 1.1 be unlocked?

• Tomorrow.

• After completing the assessment.

• It is already unlocked.

• Next week.