Question

Which of the following is not a science process skill according to Yager's Taxonomy?

• A. Observing
• B. Classifying
• C. Memorizing
• D. Inferring

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Memorizing

• Yager's Taxonomy: Focuses on how scientists think.

• Process Skills: Active, hands-on, about investigating.

• Memorizing: Passive, just recalling facts.

• Yager's Emphasis: Higher-order thinking (observing, predicting, etc.).

• Key Idea: Science is about process, not just memorization.