Careers in Early Childhood Education Lesson 8 Quiz

What type of standardized test would a child take before entering kindergarten? A. Readiness test B. Aptitude test C. Achievement test D. Diagnostic test

A. Readiness test

Many people agree that young children are not good test takers. For this reason: A. it's best to not assess until after kindergarten. B. it's best to use developmentally appropriate assessment. C. children should only be assessed by their parents or pediatricians. D. assessment should only be done in the home environment.

B. it's best to use developmentally appropriate assessment.

All of the following are important skills of systematic observation, EXCEPT: A. describing behavior objectively. B. observing children only as individuals. C. observing children at different times of the day. D. being aware of individual biases.

B. observing children at different times of the day.

A code of ethics, professional associations, and a commitment to the greater good are all characteristics of a: A. code of conduct. B. profession. C. career. D. vocation.

B. profession.

A test is said to be ________ if the tool is likely to get the same or similar results when used by different people or on different days. A. valid B. reliable C. standardized D. useful

B. reliable

Holding teachers, schools, or programs responsible for meeting a required level of performance is called what? A. Standardized testing B. Program evaluation C. Accountability D. Formal assessment

C. Accountability

The ongoing process of gathering evidence of children's learning and development, then organizing and interpreting the information in order to make informed decisions about instructional practice is called what? A. Observation B. Evidence gathering C. Assessment D. Evaluation

C. Assessment

Since the SAT compares a person's score to a predetermined level of performance, it is an example of what kind of standardized test? A. Norm-referenced test B. College entrance exam C. Criterion-referenced tests D. Skills assessment

C. Criterion-referenced tests

What is the first and most important principle in the NAEYC's Code of Ethical Conduct? A. Do not share confidential information about children with people who have no legitimate need to know. B. Know all of the laws. C. Do not harm children in any way. D. Do not play favorites with children.

C. Do not harm children in any way.

What are changes in assessment procedures, materials, or setting to eliminate barriers related to the child's disability that might keep children from demonstrating their full capabilities? A. Accommodations B. Modifications C. Individual assessment D. Screening test

A. Accommodations

What are short descriptions of incidences that teachers write based on observations? A. Anecdotal record B. Checklist C. Frequency count D. Rubric

A. Anecdotal record

Which of the following is an example of a formative assessment? A. Curriculum-embedded assessment B. Aptitude testing C. Readiness testing D. Authentic assessment

A. Curriculum-embedded assessment

Which of the following is an example of an ethical dilemma? A. Deciding on the implementation of either a play-based curriculum or an academic-based curriculum in a preschool program B. Deciding if you should rearrange your classroom C. Deciding which book is most closely aligned with the theme for the week D. Deciding if pretzels and peanut butter are a healthy snack

A. Deciding on the implementation of either a play-based curriculum or an academic-based curriculum in a preschool program

What defines the kinds of actions that are right or wrong in the workplace and are a public matter? A. Professional ethics B. Code of ethics C. Moral code D. Responsibilities

A. Professional ethics

While reading a book, a teacher notices that half of her class is not paying attention, so she leads the children in a group stretching activity and then gives the children a choice to choose another area to play in, or to sit and continue hearing the story. This adaptation to her teaching to keep her class engaged is called what? A. Informal assessment B. Formal assessment C. Evaluation D. Formative assessment

A. Informal assessment

What is an occupation that requires extensive education and/or specialized training? A. Profession B. Job C. Career D. Trade

A. Profession

What defines the core values of the field and provides guidance for what professionals should do when they encounter difficult or conflicting obligations or responsibilities in their work? A. Professional ethics B. Code of ethics C. Moral code D. Responsibilities

B. Code of ethics

Which of the following does the NAEYC describe as an aspect of becoming a professional? A. Teaching the children what you think they should know B. Engaging in continuous learning to inform the practice C. Criticizing the curriculums that your peers may use D. Involving yourself mostly with one child who needs the most help

B. Engaging in continuous learning to inform the practice

What type of record could a teacher use if he or she wanted to count how many times a child hit another child during outdoor play? A. Checklist B. Frequency count C. Rubric D. Rating scale

B. Frequency count

When a teacher is comparing a child's observations from the beginning of the year to observations at the end of the year to see how far the child has progressed, this is what kind of assessment? A. Informal assessment B. Summative assessment C. Formative assessment D. Observation comparison

B. Summative assessment

An early childhood educator who lobbies a representative for more Head Start funding is engaging in: A. informing the public. B. advocacy. C. grass roots politics. D. educating the public.

B. advocacy.

What term refers to critically thinking about morality and the ability to make choices about one's own values? A. Integrity B. Scruples C. Ethics D. Conscience

C. Ethics

Which of the following is NOT an official part of the Code of Ethical Conduct, but rather a personal acknowledgement of an individual's willingness to embrace the values and moral obligations that lead to becoming part of the early childhood profession? A. Statement for Early Childhood Professionals B. Pledge of Allegiance C. Statement of Commitment D. Pledge to Commit

C. Statement of Commitment

A teacher should consider the possibility of physical abuse if the child: A. hits other children. B. talks about fighting with his siblings. C. shrinks at the approach of adults. D. does not like his teacher.

C. shrinks at the approach of adults.

Having a child read aloud to assess a child's reading ability rather than giving him a multiple-choice test would be what type of assessment? A. Reading assessment B. Dynamic assessment C. Formative assessment D. Alternative assessment

D. Alternative assessment

According to the textbook, what is another name, besides teacher, sometimes used to describe those who work with infants and toddlers? A. Babysitter B. Attendant C. Nurse D. Caregiver

D. Caregiver

Which of the following is TRUE regarding culturally and linguistically responsive assessment? A. Translations are an easy solution to the problem. B. Valid and reliable assessment tools are available in multiple languages. C. Academic language used in schools is very similar to conversational language that children use on a daily basis. D. It is estimated that it takes 4 to 7 years to acquire proficiency in academic English.

D. It is estimated that it takes 4 to 7 years to acquire proficiency in academic English.

When does an early childhood professional stop learning? A. Once they have received their bachelor's degree B. After they have completed the necessary training required by the state C. When they become a director or principle of a program or school D. Never; effective early childhood professionals continue to learn throughout their careers.

D. Never; effective early childhood professionals continue to learn throughout their careers.

What is the largest association of individuals who work with and for children from birth through age 8? A. National Head Start Association B. American Pediatric Association C. American Medical Association D. The National Association for the Education of Young Children

D. The National Association for the Education of Young Children

Effective assessment: A. can be used to deny special services. B. is only necessary for identifying children with special needs. C. does not need to remain confidential. D. requires multiple sources of information.

D. requires multiple sources of information.