THIRD QUARTER FIRST SUMMATIVE TEST IN CAPSTONE THIRD QUARTER FIRST SUMMATIVE TEST IN CAPSTONE

RESEARCH RESEARCH

Directions: Read and analyze each statement carefully. Write T Directions: Read and analyze each statement carefully. Write T
if the statement is correct and f if otherwise. if the statement is correct and f if otherwise.
1. In research, re- is a prefix meaning "again," "a new," or "over 1. In research, re- is a prefix meaning "again," "a new," or "over
again." again."
2. Search means to examine closely, carefully, to test and try, or 2. Search means to examine closely, carefully, to test and try, or
to probe. to probe.
3. Research is an unstructured exploration of scientific 3. Research is an unstructured exploration of scientific
methodology, problem-solving, or the creation of new, methodology, problem-solving, or the creation of new,
generally applicable knowledge. generally applicable knowledge.
4. Research is a truth-seeking activity that lessens the 4. Research is a truth-seeking activity that lessens the
knowledge of the researchers. knowledge of the researchers.
5. Capstone is known as the crowning achievement. 5. Capstone is known as the crowning achievement.
6. Capstone refers to a significant project or accomplishment. 6. Capstone refers to a significant project or accomplishment.
7. In education, a capstone project might be your second final 7. In education, a capstone project might be your second final
assignment or project. assignment or project.
8. Capstone Research is a multifaceted project that serves as a 8. Capstone Research is a multifaceted project that serves as a
culmination. culmination.
9. How does Capstone research contribute to student 9. How does Capstone research contribute to student
involvement in the community? involvement in the community?
A. By encouraging students to work individually on abstract A. By encouraging students to work individually on abstract
topics. topics.
B. By offering theoretical insights into academic disciplines. B. By offering theoretical insights into academic disciplines.
C. By conceptualizing feasible projects that address C. By conceptualizing feasible projects that address
community needs or solve specific problems. community needs or solve specific problems.
10. What role does Capstone research play in addressing 10. What role does Capstone research play in addressing
community needs? community needs?
A. It isolates students from community issues. A. It isolates students from community issues.
B. It emphasizes theoretical knowledge over practical B. It emphasizes theoretical knowledge over practical
application. application.
C. It involves students in conceptualizing projects that can C. It involves students in conceptualizing projects that can
cater to community needs or solve problems. cater to community needs or solve problems.
11. What distinguishes Capstone research in terms of 11. What distinguishes Capstone research in terms of
community engagement? community engagement?
A. Its focus is on personal academic achievements. A. Its focus is on personal academic achievements.
B. It’s a disregard for real-world applications. B. It’s a disregard for real-world applications.
C. Its emphasis is on developing feasible projects to C. Its emphasis is on developing feasible projects to
address community needs or solve particular address community needs or solve particular
problems. problems.

Directions: To find a scientific problem, look for sources that Directions: To find a scientific problem, look for sources that
are relevant to your subject and see what issues are raised in are relevant to your subject and see what issues are raised in
your search. Make a list of any issues you come across. Choose your search. Make a list of any issues you come across. Choose
one that would be fun to solve and that you could complete in a one that would be fun to solve and that you could complete in a
reasonable amount of time. Below are example of scientific reasonable amount of time. Below are example of scientific
problems. problems.

12. How do different kinds of lights attract moths? 12. How do different kinds of lights attract moths?
13. What kind of microbes are in bodies of water such as 13. What kind of microbes are in bodies of water such as
streams, ponds, or the ocean? streams, ponds, or the ocean?
14. What are the different fertilizers that make the plant grow 14. What are the different fertilizers that make the plant grow
taller? taller?
15. How do the different amounts of water affect the growth rate 15. How do the different amounts of water affect the growth rate
of the plant? of the plant?
16. Why different birds’ songs are so distinct from each other 16. Why different birds’ songs are so distinct from each other
(such as a duck’s quack and a crow’s caw)? (such as a duck’s quack and a crow’s caw)?
17. How and why do some animals copy other animals or plants 17. How and why do some animals copy other animals or plants
in appearance? in appearance?
18. What are the effects of chemicals on clothing stains i.e. 18. What are the effects of chemicals on clothing stains i.e.
laundry detergents, stain removers, or even dish laundry detergents, stain removers, or even dish
soap? soap?
19. How easily do different household substances dissolve in 19. How easily do different household substances dissolve in
water, such as salts, sugar, spices, and oils? water, such as salts, sugar, spices, and oils?
20. How and why does living at a certain altitude affect baking? 20. How and why does living at a certain altitude affect baking?
21. How do solar panels and geothermal energy work? 21. How do solar panels and geothermal energy work?

Directions: Explain what you have learned in scientific Directions: Explain what you have learned in scientific
problem or question, and what you need to know more in problem or question, and what you need to know more in
this lesson. Write your reflections using the following this lesson. Write your reflections using the following
paragraph starters on your paper. (22-30 Points) paragraph starters on your paper. (22-30 Points)
Concepts Learned: Concepts Learned:
I learned that… I learned that…
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Concepts Unlearned: Concepts Unlearned:
I need to know more about… I need to know more about…
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