Comments for Is it a Worksheet or a Quiz?

Is it a Worksheet or a Quiz?

2008-04-11T00:25:57Z

My newest project is the addition of printable quizzes (worksheets?) to our Surfnetkids Printables Club membership area. Would you like a free peek? I'd be happy to give you a glimpse, in exchange for your feedback.

Here is my question for you.

Is "worksheet" or "quiz" or "webquest" the best way to describe this printable handout?

Lewis and Clark Printable Quiz (or Worksheet or Webquest or ??) and Answer Key

Please let me know what you think by posting your answers here.

P.S. Since you've been so kind, here is a link to all of this week's Louisiana Purchase printables (usually reserved for members only.)

Louisiana Purchase Printable
Louisiana Purchase Wikipedia Printable
Louisiana Purchase Printable Word Search and Answer Key

P.P.S. Want more of a look? You can get a 10-day Surfnetkids Printables Club trial here.

Comment from 570-435-2708 on 2008-04-20

2008-04-21T06:44:20Z

I think it would be a worksheet or study guide for a test. It's really cool. I'm 46 am am going to do the work sheet to refresh my memory.
Thanks GinnyForestal Mother of 6

Comment from bmaroney on 2008-04-20

2008-04-20T13:27:44Z

It's an interesting quiz after a search for facts. It is not a webquest, but more like a scavenger hunt. To be a webquest, it would need to be more involved with essential questions, roles, and an end product that involves some new synthesized learning by the students. This does not call for new learning. Perhaps this could be an intro to a webquest, giving students some background knowledge.

Comment from Sharon on 2008-04-19

2008-04-19T20:52:38Z

What a wonderful resource! The name would depend on how the teacher adapts and uses it. Thanks for all of the excellent materials you provide for teachers and students, it is much appreciated.

Comment from Brigitte on 2008-04-19

2008-04-19T12:39:23Z

I agree that it can be a worksheet or a quiz, depending on how and when the teacher decides to use it.

Comment from Aparna on 2008-04-18

2008-04-18T13:37:04Z

Thanks for sharing the quiz. These will definitely help the children to search for and learn more about the topic. Thanks.

Comment from Linda on 2008-04-18

2008-04-18T12:45:46Z

I would call it a research guide or worksheet since it is a "search for facts". It could easily become a webquest by using it as is and then adding one or more critical thinking questions or an assignment to create a product for students to publish with their findings (news article, brochure, slideshow, etc.). Great resources on your website.

Comment from Maddie on 2008-04-17

2008-04-17T17:28:40Z

I think it is a quiz rather than a webquest.
It does lack the skill of having students draw conclusions or to express their opinions. Students are often lacking in these skills. This is shown often in their lack of ablility to write complete sentences and paragraphs.

Comment from Ann on 2008-04-17

2008-04-17T16:14:05Z

I think it could be used as all three depending on the teacher. Good job!

Comment from Dee on 2008-04-17

2008-04-17T13:22:37Z

Because your "quiz" focused mostly on rote memory details, it would make a great tool to check students' thoroughness of pre-assigned reading (on the web, in books, in handouts - whatever). So I guess you could call it a quiz in that sense. However, especially for a topic quiz in 5th to 6th grade, I would hope that questions would be more "thinking" questions and focus on applying the facts to the situation (cause and effect, what might have happened differently, etc.)

Comment from Sheila on 2008-04-17

2008-04-17T13:06:44Z

I think for it to be a webquest, you would have the specific website where the student would find the answer for the question, instead of a group of websites for the whole assignment.

I wouldn't call it a quiz. It could be termed an activity or assignment.

Comment from Genevra on 2008-04-17

2008-04-17T12:30:50Z

I agree that it can be used however one wants. It can be a quick quiz, a webquest (with some sites included), or a worksheet of sorts.

Comment from Davewalsh1 on 2008-04-17

2008-04-17T11:44:42Z

Great resource - why not go the whole hog and have a flash quiz version that could be open in another tab. This would then allow students to do the webquiz on one page and enter their answers on another tab to be marked and feedback given in terms of how they've done.

Comment from Eve on 2008-04-17

2008-04-17T09:56:46Z

I would call this a quiz because you give the multiple choice answers for the students to choose from. If there were no answers and the children had to find the information themselves, it would be more of a research piece, whether by Internet or through books.

Comment from Martin on 2008-04-17

2008-04-17T08:47:13Z

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Comment from Suzanne on 2008-04-16

2008-04-17T05:02:02Z

I like the webquiz or just quiz. A webquest is set up to use specific websites for its answers. This could be used with a variety of media resources and not limited to just internet.

Comment from Jackie on 2008-04-16

2008-04-17T04:20:20Z

Barbra:
I think it could be used for all three. It could be used for research, It could be used for children who need to see what their comprehension of the materials that they are using is. And it could be used as a quiz for when they are finished with that part of the study. Whatever you call it to me it is wonderful materials.

Comment from Deb on 2008-04-16

2008-04-17T04:02:57Z

I think its all the above and could be used as a book-quest ... the internet is a great tool but too much use doesn't help the kids find things out from books - I feel that too much emphasis is put on the internet as an 'instead of' or 'only' rather than 'including' tool for research!

Comment from Maria Mitchell on 2008-04-16

2008-04-17T03:43:35Z

I agree with whoever said "webquiz", as it's a bit of a quiz and a quest!

Comment from Myz Ria on 2008-04-16

2008-04-17T03:32:47Z

It would be a great intro to a subject lesson. Giving the students the opportunity to research answers, peaks their interest, and expands their knowledge. A great webquest activity for 4-5th graders.

Comment from Margaret on 2008-04-16

2008-04-17T03:23:40Z

I think it is a worksheet for using with approved websites. I thought it would be a great quiz until the end where there was a place for different web sites. I think it is a great chance for the students to do research online, this shows them that it is there to be used for something besides music and emails.

Comment from Rajendra on 2008-04-16

2008-04-17T03:23:27Z

I agree with Sue Watson. Thanks.

Rajendra

Comment from Sue Watson on 2008-04-16

2008-04-17T03:00:38Z

I agree it could be used for all three depending upon the need. If you had access to computers for a web quest it could be that. If you needed a worksheet or homework if students had access to internet at home it could be that. Or if you took the students to the lab, they could take notes and come back to class to take a test.

Comment from marcia on 2008-04-16

2008-04-17T02:37:24Z

I would call it a webquest...or for those who think a webquest should have a finished product, you might call it a webquiz! I agree with others who have said that it can be used however the teacher sees fit with their class. I wanted to use it with my students in computer lab, but cannot if it still requires a password.

Comment from JS on 2008-04-16

2008-04-17T02:29:11Z

Quiz. More suitable for younger children if covering that material.

Comment from JS on 2008-04-16

2008-04-17T02:28:39Z

Quiz. More suitable for younger children if covering that material.

Comment from M. Nance on 2008-04-16

2008-04-17T01:51:56Z

It seems like a quiz to me!

Comment from Joy on 2008-04-16

2008-04-16T22:48:42Z

I must of missed something becuase I did not know this was for 5th-6th graders. I gave this quiz to my 2nd grade daughter and she loved it. As for your question quiz, worksheet etc. I think it is up to the individual person utilizing this tool. Depending on how they use it, it could be all three actually. As for myself we used it as a webquest. :) Thank you so much for the opportunity to review this and use it. We truly enjoyed it.

Comment from Everlee Moore on 2008-04-16

2008-04-16T22:04:34Z

I believe that you can call it what ever you want.
Individual teachers will use it as they see fit. I see it as a webquest that can be used before a lesson to hook students' interest and as a quiz to check comprehension after the lesson. Again call it what you may, the teacher will decide when and how to use it. By the way, great document!!!

Comment from Lia on 2008-04-16

2008-04-16T21:34:44Z

Thank you for letting us look at the premium content.

I think that you have created a tool that can be a worksheet or a quiz, depending on how the teacher chooses to focus on it and/or at what time during instruction it is used. I would use it as a worksheet, allowing students time to research the questions and comment on them in groups.

Comment from Jane on 2008-04-16

2008-04-16T21:33:56Z

Very nice document. I agree with many of the respondants. I would call it a quiz that could be used as a webquest. Including the weblink helps the students to organize their thoughts and research the topic. I think that it is what you do AFTER using the document that will determine whether it is a webquest or a quiz. If the assignment includes taking the information you learned and preparing a summary or other report, it becomes a webquest. If it is simply graded, it is a quiz.

Comment from Jane on 2008-04-16

2008-04-16T21:31:30Z

Comment from kaitlyn on 2008-04-16

2008-04-16T21:24:40Z

its a quiz!!!!!!!!!!!11

Comment from Nancy on 2008-04-16

2008-04-16T21:22:01Z

I would say either a quiz or a worksheet, depending on when it was used. If used after teaching the lesson, then a quiz. If used while teaching the lesson, then a worksheet.

Comment from Joanne Troutner on 2008-04-16

2008-04-16T21:12:30Z

I vote for a quiz or scavenger hunt. To me a webquest would ask the students to produce an authentic product.

Nice worksheet or quiz.

Comment from Eugene on 2008-04-16

2008-04-16T21:12:14Z

It's a quiz.

Comment from Rowena on 2008-04-16

2008-04-16T21:02:49Z

I vote for web quest. Thanks for sharing.

Comment from Patty on 2008-04-16

2008-04-16T20:54:14Z

It's a quiz---if used after teaching the lesson;
Or use as a WebQuest (probably adding a few more probing questions) to introduce the subject and have the students go on a research quest.
I'd say this is a good quest for a Substitute to administer.

Comment from Isaiah Sheppard on 2008-04-16

2008-04-16T20:42:47Z

It's more of a worksheet to me.

Comment from Debbie on 2008-04-16

2008-04-16T20:42:29Z

I think this can be used as a great tool for teaching the skill of research. Mostly topics are given as projects in the form of an instruct regarding information to include and the tactics to gain this information left to the students to learn by trial and error. Thanks

Comment from Isaiah Sheppard on 2008-04-16

2008-04-16T20:41:26Z

It's more of a worksheet to me.

Comment from Toni Logan on 2008-04-16

2008-04-16T20:18:58Z

I would definitely call it a quiz. Thanks!

Comment from Tracey on 2008-04-16

2008-04-16T20:16:15Z

Thanks for letting me take a look. It seems to me that webquest would catagorize it well. The reason I say that is because of the internet use to complete it. Is there, however, a way to put it under more than one catagory? It could certainly be used as an activity or quiz as well.

Comment from Helen Detoraki - Hatzilia on 2008-04-16

2008-04-16T20:15:17Z

Thank you for keeping me informed. I've been quite busy recently and didn't answer promptly.
Thank you very much for the stuff for my school. As far as your question concerned, the best way to describe your printable handout is "quiz"
My pupils are extremely interested in all this. keep on sending me material like this.I's be glad to receive it.
Yours,
Helen Detoraki - Hatzilia

Comment from Tracy on 2008-04-16

2008-04-16T19:59:36Z

I would say it is a good anticipation activity to let you know the background knowledge of your studnets before you begin a unit on Lewis and CLark.

Comment from HatTrikk on 2008-04-16

2008-04-16T19:54:33Z

Thank you for letting us preview your quiz/whatever...? :) As a homeschooling parent, I agree that inquiry-based learning is the best motivational tool we have as educators. I have found, though, that simply calling something a "quiz" attaches a certain stigma to an activity that the students otherwise would enjoy. We have created similar worksheets for ourselves on other topics and, instead, called them "information scavenger hunts." It is amazing how the kids respond when the challenge sounds fun! You have done a great job with the Lewis & Clark topic! Keep it fun, and the kids will love these "whatevers" :)

Comment from Suzanne on 2008-04-16

2008-04-16T19:53:04Z

I would call it a quiz unless it was used as a learning activity by having the students use the included website to find the answers. I would change a few of the questions because the answers are given in later questions (who they picked up, which president) however.

Comment from Emmanuelle Works on 2008-04-16

2008-04-16T19:19:54Z

First of all, thank you for your website. My son and I have been enjoying it, and it has come in very handy. As for the Lewis & Clark printable, I'd definitely call it a quiz, but a particularly appealing one. Good work.

Comment from Barbara Feldman on 2008-04-16

2008-04-16T18:35:21Z

Oops! Links are all fixed now. Thanks for pointing that out.

Comment from Ed Wyrwas on 2008-04-16

2008-04-16T17:12:29Z

I like it. Ithink it's a great idea.

Comment from cjmath on 2008-04-16

2008-04-16T16:34:07Z

This is a great quiz..Inquiry-based learning is the only way to go!

I am curious, though, why the links you said you would let us peek at ( usually for members only) still require a member password?

Comment from Iva on 2008-04-16

2008-04-16T16:25:13Z

I will call it a quiz, it is very good tool to give to students. For some it is a starting point, for some the finishing line. It is a need for it. Thanks.

Comment from Opal on 2008-04-16

2008-04-16T15:24:51Z

I think it is a great webquest tool. It gives the kids the opportunity to use the web to research Lewis and Clark and their adventure.

Comment from Jamey on 2008-04-16

2008-04-16T14:42:35Z

I think this would be a great PRE-Reading quiz to peak their interest and create a hook. Thank you for putting it together.

Comment from Ellen Karnowski on 2008-04-16

2008-04-16T14:01:01Z

For the fifth-sixth grade students this quiz would be given to, it is way too simplistic. These students use the International Baccalaureate curriculum in our low income, poverty stricken area, and practice inquiry based learning, where they do search out their own info, which they apply to the six or more projects they do per year. Thanks anyway.

Comment from ishika on 2008-04-16

2008-04-16T13:10:29Z

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