English Language Arts
Math
Science
Social Studies
CTS
Fine Arts
100

What is the main purpose of a topic sentence? 

Introduce the main idea 

100

What is 7 x 8? 

56

100

what gas do humans need to breath to survive?

oxygen 

100

What are the three levels of government in Canada? 

Federal, provincial and municipal

100

What does CTS stand for? 

Career & Technology Studies 

100

Name one of the four disciplines of Fine Arts. 

Art, Music, Drama, Dance 

200

What are the three main parts of a paragraph? 

Topic Sentence, Supporting Sentences and the Concluding Sentence 

200

Solve: 12 ÷ 4 + 3 

6

200

What Planet is known as the " Red Planet"? 

Mars

200

Who was Canada's First Prime Minister? 

John A. Macdonald 

200

Name one CTS class? 

Foods, Trades, Business, Etc.  

200

What is the term for a painting made with water-based paint? 

Water colour 

300

what is difference between a simile and a metaphor? 

Simile uses " Like or As,", a metaphor does not 

300

What is the place value of 5 in 5,247? 

Thousands Place

300

What are the three states of matter?

Solid, Liquid and Gas 

300

what is the capital city of Alberta?

Edmonton 

300

In a food class, what is the main ingredient in bread that makes it rise? 

Yeast 

300

In music, what are the five lines on which notes are written called? 

Staff

400

What point of view is being used in this sentence " I walked to school today." 

First Person 

400

Convert 1/2 into a decimal?

0.5

400

Name one renewable energy source? 

Solar, Wind, Hydro, etc. 

400

what is democracy? 

Democracy is a system of government where power rests with the people, who exercise it by voting for representatives to make decisions on their behalf, ensuring that governance is based on the collective will of the citizen.

400

In a computer studies class, what does " HTML " stand for? 

Hyper Text Markup Language 

400

what is the difference between drama and theater? 

Drama= Study/ performance, theater = full production 

500

What is the difference between Fiction and Non-Fiction?

Fiction = Not Real/ Made up , Non-Fiction= Real/ Factual 

500

What type of triangle has all equal sides? 

Equilateral 

500

what is photosynthesis? 

Process where plants make food using sunlight 

500

what was the purpose of confederation in Canada?

to unite provinces into one country 

500

Name one career path a CTS course could prepare a student for? 

Chef, Mechanic, Software engineer, Carpenter, journalist, etc. 

500

what is a monologue? 

a long speech by one character 

600

Define " Theme" in literature 

The main message/lesson 

600

Solve for X: 3x + 4 = 10

 x= 2 

600

what's the difference between a physical and chemical change? 

Physical = no new substance, chemical = new substance formed 

600

what is the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms? 

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is part of Canada's Constitution that recognizes and protects fundamental rights and freedoms, such as expression and equality, from government infringement, thereby safeguarding the country's free and democratic society. 

600

How does CTS differ form core subjects like Math and ELA? 

CTS is applied/ practical learning. 

600

Name on Indigenous art form used in Alberta Classrooms.  

Beading, Storytelling, drumming 

700

What type of writing is most common in Grade 12 ELA 30-1 diploma exams? 

Critical/ Analytical essays 

700

What is the probability of rolling a 6 on a fair die? 

1/6

700

name one organ in the circulatory system? 

Heart, veins, arteries 

700

Name one way teachers can respectfully include indigenous voices in their classes. 

Invite indigenous guest speakers into their classrooms 

700

In construction class, what is one safety item students must wear?

Safety googles, gloves, Hardhat , Steel toe shoes. 

700

in dance, what does the term " Choreography" mean? 

Planned sequence of dance moves 

800
Name one strategy teachers use to support reluctant readers? 

Choice Reading, audiobooks, scaffolding, etc.

800

Explain how manipulatives help students understand fractions?  

They give concrete visuals 

800

Give an example of how to use technology in the classroom? 

Virtual Labs, Simulations, sensors 

800

 what is globalization? 

interconnectedness of the world

800

How can CTS courses help students explore post - secondary or trades? 

Helps with career exploration 

800

what technology tool could be used to create digital art? 

Photoshop, Procreate, Canva, etc. 

900

What does the term " Critical Literacy " mean in the Alberta Curriculum? 

Reading texts to question power, bias and perspective

900

What is the difference between mean, median, and mode? 

Mean= Average, Median = Middle, Mode = Most Common 

900

what is Newton's third law of motion? 

For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. 

900

What is the difference between Social 30 -1 and Social 30 -2? 

30-1 = Analytical, 30-2 = more practical/ skill based 

900

True or False: In project based CTS courses, following the exact steps in a procedure is always more important than evaluating and adapting processes for efficiency or safety.  

False - While following procedures is important for safety and accuracy, a key CTS skill is critical thinking and adapting processes to improve efficiency, solve problems or respond to unexpected situations.  

900

How can Fine Arts support student mental health? 

Self expression, stress relief , creativity 

1000

In Shakespeare's Macbeth, what is the central theme of the play? 

Unchecked ambition and its consequences 

1000

What is the difference between permutation and combination in probability? 

Permutation = Order Matters and Combination = order does not matter 

1000
In cellular respiration, explain the difference between aerobic and anaerobic pathways in terms of energy yields and byproducts. 

Aerobic Respiration( Requires oxygen) = occurs in mitochondria, glucose is fully broken down into CO2 and H20, produces 36 - 38 ATP per glucose. 

Anaerobic Respiration ( No oxygen) = occurs in cytoplasm, glucose is partially broken down ( e.g., into lactic acid in humans, ethanol+ CO2 in yeast, Produces only 2 apt per glucose  

1000

Explain the difference between classical liberalism and modern liberalism in political philosophy?  

Classical Liberalism = Emphasizes individual freedoms, limited government and free markets. 

Modern Liberalism = Supports government intervention to promote social welfare and equality 

1000

In project based learning, explain how CTS courses prepare students for real world careers differently  than core subjects. 

CTS courses empathizes applied, hands-on skills differently tied to career pathways , unlike core subjects , learning outcomes connect directly to workplace practices. 

1000
In Fine arts education, explain how studying the arts can enhance student's critical thinking and problem solving skills, beyond creativity. 

Arts Require interpreting symbols, evaluating perspectives, and making creative choices.