MTTC Chapters 13-15

There are _____ key areas of developing children and learning activities to support growth and development. 5 8 7 4

7

What is an inquiry-based science environment? A classroom where students learn science through completing their own experiments, collecting data, and making conclusions A classroom where students are free to ask whatever questions they want A classroom where students are given individual support and attention A classroom where students learn science through completing experiments that are explained through guided worksheets

A classroom where students learn science through completing their own experiments, collecting data, and making conclusions

What is one great field trip for students to respond to art? A library A local playground A shopping center A local concert

A local concert

The following is an example of a tertiary prevention strategy: Avoiding the sun Wearing a helmet when riding a motorcycle Vaccination against the flu A breast cancer screening program A rehabilitation program for a person who lost their eyesight

A rehabilitation program for a person who lost their eyesight

Which of the following is an example of the leading cause of death in children over the age of one? A child succumbs to cardiac arrest stemming from childhood obesity An adolescent dies from juvenile leukemia A six year-old is struck by a vehicle while chasing their ball A baby dies from juvenile diabetes resultant from consuming sugary baby food Leukemia

A six year-old is struck by a vehicle while chasing their ball

Which of the following describes how internal factors can influence a person's psychosocial health? A woman's husband emotionally abuses her. A young man with high self-esteem chooses not to take drugs at a party. A teenage boy's friends bully him after he recently announced that he is transgender. A woman is physically abused by her husband for not having dinner ready on time. Learned optimism

A young man with high self-esteem chooses not to take drugs at a party.

You can manage conflict with others a bit better by: Using words like 'you' when talking to the other individual. Being unwilling to accept criticism. Continuing to discuss a problem while things are too heated. Acknowledging another person's viewpoint. Listening to what others have to say

Acknowledging another person's viewpoint.

What is the benefit of having older children keep a science journal / lab notebook when engaging in science activities? Encourages use of vocabulary It's part of the scientific method A reflective opportunity for students All answers are benefits

All answers are benefits

Which of the following could be an adaption of an inquiry-based lesson that would help somebody who has poor eyesight? An audio recording of any information or tips provided to students A specialized textbook with synonyms and elaboration Access to the internet to do further research and learn about statistical analysis Language objectives for the lesson

An audio recording of any information or tips provided to students

Which of the following best describes a hypothesis? Something you don't think will happen What you already know to be correct An educated guess A random guess A question you want to ask

An educated guess

Which of the following is an example of a child in the period of early childhood? A seven-month-old who is beginning to eat baby food An excitable five-year-old kindergartner A ten-year-old whose world view is expanding A fourteen-year-old who is about to finish middle school one; ten

An excitable five-year-old kindergartner

Which type of learning approach focuses on subdivided parts? Analytic Holistic Visual Verbal contemporary

Analytic

A student brings a teacher an insect she found outside and asks what it is. Which of the following responses would best encourage inquiry-based learning? Directly answering the student's question; telling her what the insect is. Showing the student a book or website on which she can look up the type of insect. Asking the student questions about the insect's characteristics having her record observations, and then utilizing books or web resources. Telling the student that you don't know what the insect is.

Asking the student questions about the insect's characteristics having her record observations, and then utilizing books or web resources.

Which of these was not included as part of creating a hypothesis? Be sure your hypothesis is correct Be able to test your hypothesis Be able to measure your hypothesis Make your hypothesis a clear statement Make an educated guess

Be sure your hypothesis is correct

How can parents help their children avoid serious accidents? Being aware of safety concerns, having an accurate sense of their child's motor and cognitive abilities Monitoring their children's activities at all times to ensure they are never unsafe Lecturing them on all of the dangers in the world as soon as they reach early childhood By trusting their child's judgment and understanding their hugely significant motor limitations None are correct.

Being aware of safety concerns, having an accurate sense of their child's motor and cognitive abilities

Which of these following words should be avoided when creating your own hypothesis? Colder Slower Faster Hotter Better

Better

It is important that tertiary prevention strategies are employed in sick people so that secondary problems, called __________, do not arise as a result of primary disease. Co-founding factors Cancers Health behaviors Risk behaviors Complications

Complications

Which of the following sample hypotheses is a poor choice? Concrete will be better if you add the right amount of sand and gravel. Dark-colored shirts will absorb more heat in the sun than light-colored shirts. Marshmallows will expand as they heat up. Frogs will lay more eggs in a dark environment than in a sunny environment. Sound will travel faster through water than it will through air.

Concrete will be better if you add the right amount of sand and gravel.

While creating a project for the science fair, you know that you want to test different materials out to see which absorb the most water. Which of the following would be an example of a good hypothesis? Plastic will absorb water better than cotton. Cardboard will be the best absorber. The plastic sheet will absorb all the liquid when placed into water. Cotton fabric will absorb more water than cardboard. It will be easier for cotton to absorb water than the plastic.

Cotton fabric will absorb more water than cardboard.

What types of resources would be best for teaching basic physical science in a pre-kindergarten classroom? Different types, shapes, and colors of matter Circuit kits and gears Math tools and graphing materials Rock kits

Different types, shapes, and colors of matter

Which of the following materials would you NOT likely use in a preschool science classroom? Dissecting equipment Measuring cups of different volumes Building blocks of different colors and shapes A class pet

Dissecting equipment

Which of the following is not a healthy behavior? None of these are healthy behaviors Eating healthy food and avoiding too many sweets Regular exercise The avoidance of tobacco Drinking in excess

Drinking in excess

Parents can avoid childhood obesity by NOT forcing their children to _____ and by encouraging their children to _____. Eat more than they need; Move more and play actively Do exercise; Eat more carbohydrates Consume three meals daily; Snack throughout the day Participate in sports; Play video games None are correct

Eat more than they need; Move more and play actively

Which statement is correct: English Language Learners benefit from a variety of instructional strategies. It is best to choose only one strategy to use with your ELL students. ELL students should only receive their instruction in small groups. It is best to use low level materials and resources when teaching ELL students.

English Language Learners benefit from a variety of instructional strategies.

A scientist is running a test of her hypothesis. Which step of the scientific method is she executing? Experiment Observation Conclusion Analysis Question

Experiment

Which of the following is an example of a screencasting app? Explain Everything Google Calendar Skitch iTunes

Explain Everything

Which science vocabulary word would NOT be age-appropriate terminology for very young (pre-kindergarten) children? Sky Grow Force Fast

Force

Which of these would NOT be a form of modeling healthy behaviors for children? Wearing a seatbelt every time you get in the car Frowning whenever you eat vegetables Choosing an apple for a snack Staying active throughout the day

Frowning whenever you eat vegetables

Which of the following would be considered a ''productivity'' tool? Google Calendar iTunes Skitch Pencil and paper

Google Calendar

Which languages contribute to most scientific vocabulary? Greek and Latin French and English French and Spanish English and German Italian and Greek

Greek and Latin

Which of the following might be the best way to encourage a quiet, shy child to express herself or himself to others? Have the child use puppets. Make the child the lead in a stage play. Place the child in front of the classroom. Leave the child to play by alone.

Have the child use puppets.

What is the ideal first step in beginning an inquiry-based activity in a science classroom? Handing out a worksheet Telling students what they will be investigating Having a class discussion about a phenomenon that will pique students' curiosity Developing a hypothesis

Having a class discussion about a phenomenon that will pique students' curiosity

The process of enabling people to increase control over their health and its determinants and thereby improve their health is know as: None of these answers are correct Risk behavior Risk prevention Health behavior Health promotion

Health promotion

Children cannot make healthy choices if which of these is true. One parent does not always make healthy choices They come from an unhealthy culture The weather is bad Healthy choices are not available

Healthy choices are not available

Which of the following can also refer to a technology integration specialist? Instructional support specialist Arts integration specialist Computer instructor Information technologist

Instructional support specialist

In terms of teaching healthy choices, what would be the advantage of going to a farmer's market over a regular supermarket? It gives children a better idea of where their food comes from It shows them that healthy food tends to be more expensive It teaches them not to trust big business It makes them want to be farmers

It gives children a better idea of where their food comes from

What does it mean for art to be therapeutic? It helps children communicate big ideas. It helps children learn about culture. It helps children learn to use materials. It helps children feel better when they are sad.

It helps children feel better when they are sad.

How can having well-organized materials easily accessible to students foster their creativity? It helps them learn to make artistic choices about which supplies to use. It helps them focus on their artistic techniques. It helps them engage with a variety of artistic media. It helps them recognize the relationships between different media.

It helps them learn to make artistic choices about which supplies to use.

Which of the following is the main benefit of an inquiry-based science environment in a classroom? It's more enjoyable for students. It's quicker and less time-consuming than traditional methods. It shows students through example how the scientific process works. All of the answers are correct.

It shows students through example how the scientific process works.

Which of the following is viewed as scientific fact without any exceptions. Law Theory Hypothesis Observation Analysis

Law

In early childhood, children often eat _____ because of changes in the rate of growth. Fewer salty foods More than during infancy Less food overall Bigger breakfasts bigger dinners

Less food overall

Lisa has decided that she wants to make an effort to improve her psychosocial health. How can she best go about this? Lisa can criticize herself when she makes mistakes. Lisa can explore the concept of learned optimism. Lisa can avoid conflict with others. Lisa can attribute her successes to dumb luck. Believe they are of value to society

Lisa can explore the concept of learned optimism.

A small instructional group should consist of: No more than three to six students. No more than six to eight students. No more than eight to ten students. Any number of students who need help.

No more than three to six students.

A controlled experiment tests how many variables at one time? One Three Four Two None

One

Which is a process that requires feedback from the scientific community? Peer review Experiment Question Conclusion Conclusion

Peer review

Which of these would be the best way to involve young children in decision-making? Ask them to plan and cook dinner for a week Let them plan an entire weekend's activities without guidance Provide a framework of a plan, then let them fill in details Refuse to correct any of their behaviors for a day

Provide a framework of a plan, then let them fill in details

At what step in the scientific method does a scientist propose the problem that he or she wants to solve? Question Hypothesis Experiment Analysis Analysis

Question

What is the primary unit of a word called? Root Suffix Prefix Affix bud

Root

Which of the following provides the BEST example of someone with spiritual wellness? Bob maintains several friendships and is close with his extended family. Janet works out several times a week and tries to eat healthy foods. Tim takes the time to think critically about issues he is presented with in his daily life. Barbara remains calm when faced with stress and is able to care for others in addition to herself. Sam dedicates his life to helping those who are less fortunate than himself.

Sam dedicates his life to helping those who are less fortunate than himself.

Which of the following is NOT true about science? Scientists never compete with one another. Scientists often use creativity. Science journals usually require peer review. Scientists often rely on their experience. Scientists often rely on their experience.

Scientists never compete with one another.

A person's self-respect, sense of value, pride, and worth is known as _____. Realism Pessimism Optimism Self-esteem

Self-esteem

Which of the following apps can facilitate creativity? Skitch Explain Everything Google Calendar Google Chrome

Skitch

What effect is NOT caused by teachers making it clear that they are grading based on specific techniques? Less naturally talented artists feel as though a good grade is attainable. Naturally talented students feel challenged to learn new material. Students are rewarded for achieving mastery of achievable goals. Students who create the most visually excellent artwork will attain high grades.

Students who create the most visually excellent artwork will attain high grades.

Which word part appears only AFTER the root? Suffix Prefix Affix Subject object

Suffix

Which of the following is NOT one of the six key steps of the scientific method? Theory Hypothesis Experiment Observation

Theory

Which of the following summarizes an accepted hypothesis tested by many scientists? Theory Law Analysis Observation Conclusion

Theory

How can students use art to respond to stories? They can talk about the illustrations. They can write letters to the author. They can think about different characters' points of view. They can draw in relation to a particular theme.

They can draw in relation to a particular theme.

What is the ultimate goal of teaching children about healthy behaviors? To teach them to rely on you for decisions To teach them that unhealthy people are inferior To teach them how to behave when adults are present To teach them to voluntarily make healthy choices on their own

To teach them to voluntarily make healthy choices on their own

Which type of learner prefers pictures and charts? Visual Verbal Holistic Analytic dysfunctional

Visual

The one strategy that is probably the most important when teaching English Language Learners is: Vocabulary instruction Peer/Buddy support Scaffolding instruction Round robin reading

Vocabulary instruction

What are exceptionalities? Where students have features that put them at a disadvantage to the majority of students in the world, like learning disabilities Where students have features that put them at an advantage compared to the majority of students in the world, like a high IQ or creative talent None of the answers are correct Where students have features that are different than the majority of students in the world, like learning disabilities or being exceptionally gifted

Where students have features that are different than the majority of students in the world, like learning disabilities or being exceptionally gifted

Expressive play is: a natural function of childhood development a factor that interferes with proper education something that should be left outside on the playground something that is best done alone

a natural function of childhood development

Providing free breakfast and lunch to school-aged children increases ________. hunger academic performance access to immunization poor nutrition

academic performance

Which levels of students can benefit from the use of music to support learning? elementary middle school high school all levels

all levels

Arts integration supports: information retention content personalization the activation of multiple senses all of the answers are correct

all of the answers are correct

Choose one of the words below to complete the following sentence. When children add _____ in drawings and paintings they are able to express mood and feelings. black and white colors green only red only

colors

When music is used for information mapping, that means that the music will _____. help the students draw a map of the information create multiple connections for information, supporting memory and understanding connect the information to other pieces of music, as well create an emotional bond between the students and the teacher

create multiple connections for information, supporting memory and understanding

Teachers can encourage expressive play by: using criticism to make sure that the children play correctly forcing children to take a leading role in stage productions creating colorful, inspiring environments in the classroom requiring that students memorize dramatic performances of others

creating colorful, inspiring environments in the classroom

Children are always learning, so it is most important for classroom activities to _____. directly relate to the learning objective involve a great deal of noise be highly colorful and interactive be done quietly

directly relate to the learning objective

Tom is someone who is confident and exhibits a good sense of self-esteem. These characteristics mark Tom as someone with _____. spiritual wellness interpersonal wellness physical wellness intellectual wellness emotional wellness

emotional wellness

Choose one of the words below to complete the following sentence: You are developing _____, when you encourage children to use their hands to manipulate, paint, weave, and draw. language cultural awareness communication fine motor skills

fine motor skills

What is a major predictor of academic performance in children? health age weight gender

health

Immunizations in children ________. help to prevent disease cause disease are easily accessed by all kids decrease learning in children

help to prevent disease

Inadequate food and nutrition increases children's risks for: illness injury broken arms development

illness

This age group is at the highest risk for childhood death: infants adolescents school-age children toddlers

infants

This is the main cause of death among American children. injury illness hunger malnutrition

injury

Children will build foundational skills to help them explore their creativity, think critically and make observations to build future knowledge when teachers: use discovery learning use creativity integrate the arts into core content areas explore science concepts

integrate the arts into core content areas

Rhythmic music in the classroom can support and invoke the dance response, which can introduce _____ into the learning process. other objectives harmony kinetic learning support a rhyming function

kinetic learning support

Activity is important to the learning process because _____. active children will become tired and more orderly less active children do not learn a quiet room is not a good learning environment kinetic position and motion are directly tied to learning in the brain

kinetic position and motion are directly tied to learning in the brain

Drama in the classroom will create _____. confusion learning through imaginative response difficult interactions a sense of embarrassment, because children do not wish to be objects of attention

learning through imaginative response

This occurs when food intake lacks adequate micronutrients and vitamins: malnutrition hunger illness injury

malnutrition

Tara is a school counselor who loves helping children navigate the stresses of childhood. Her feelings about her job are a sign of _____. interpersonal wellness physical wellness intellectual wellness emotional wellness occupational wellness

occupational wellness

Exercise is mainly a component of _____. spiritual wellness interpersonal wellness intellectual wellness emotional wellness physical wellness

physical wellness

Turning the pages of a book is an example of _____. pre-reading skills arts integration dramatic play discovery learning

pre-reading skills

In order for a scientist's work to be accepted, other scientists must be able to _____ the experiment. repeat refute disprove observe analyze

repeat

When children are given a printed page of text to read, only one type of sensory input is actively addressing the learning objective, _____. sound tactile sight smell

sight

Children should be encouraged to wash their hands with _________. hand sanitizer alcohol soap and water just water

soap and water

An experiment should show that a hypothesis is either _____. correct or incorrect right or wrong supported or not supported peer reviewed or not reviewed peer reviewed or not reviewed

supported or not supported

Students should be encouraged to comment on a classmate's art in all of the following ways EXCEPT: through praise. through positively constructed suggestions. through answers to the artist's questions. through communication with students other than the artist.

through communication with students other than the artist.

Arts integration combines content areas with: drawing, painting and sketching visual art, drama, music and movement physical education none of the answers are correct

visual art, drama, music and movement