Education of Young Children (5024)
A physical education teacher is required to attend an Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting for a child in her class who qualifies for adaptive physical education services. Which of the following is the most appropriate discussion point for the meeting? A. Modifying the grade-level physical education objectives and goals B. Identifying an alternative setting to avoid the general physical education environment C. Requiring a parent or guardian to attend physical education class with the child as a safety precaution D. Developing a model for writing physical education lesson plans for children with special needs
A
A preschool teacher plays music to signal that children should transition from one learning center to the next. Which of the following is a primary benefit of using music in the way described? A. Establishing a routine for classroom procedures B. Teaching children new songs and hand motions C. Creating an upbeat classroom atmosphere D. Emphasizing the importance of music lessons
A
A preschool teacher sends home a journal with each child on Friday. In the journal, she shares with parents some of the activities from the week as well as information about which skills each child is working on. The parents can then comment in the journal and send it back on Monday. Which of the following is the main purpose for the practice? A. Increasing communication and parent involvement B. Encouraging parents to practice their writing skills C. Providing feedback on standards and curriculum D. Teaching parents how to work with their children at home
A
A preschool teacher signals the end of free play by blinking the lights twice and telling the children it is time to stop playing and clean up. The teacher asks, "Does everyone understand what we need to do?" Which of the following is the most appropriate next step for the teacher if the children are not transitioning to clean up? A. Modeling the desired behavior and giving children multiple opportunities for practice B. Changing the type of signal used to indicate that it is time to clean up C. Increasing the consequences for children not following the rules D. Removing the opportunity for the children to participate in free play
A
A preschool teacher wants to be sensitive to each child's family structure. Which of the following is the most developmentally appropriate way to gather the information? A. Having the children draw, color, and label a family portrait B. Asking the children to fill out a questionnaire about their family structure C. Encouraging the children to talk about family structure during circle time D. Allowing the children to choose classmates to portray family members in a play
A
A preschool teacher wants to improve children's oral language skills. After the children have listened to a read-aloud about an adventure with pets, which of the following instructional activities will best support the teacher's goal? A. Providing children with puppets to retell the story B. Having children cut pictures of pets out of magazines C. Allowing children to listen to the story at the listening center D. Asking children to draw a picture of their favorite part of the story
A
A preschool teacher wants to incorporate theatre into a unit on community helpers. Which of the following activities would best meet the teacher's goal? A. Dramatizing a doctor or police officer's job B. Sequencing the events in a story about a builder C. Encouraging pretend play at centers D. Drawing a picture of firefighters
A
A second-grade reading teacher wants to assess a child's reading abilities. Which of the following questions will best help the teacher assess the child's ability to activate schema? A. Does the child connect the text to personal experiences? B. Is the child able to recall plot elements and sequence events? C. Can the child synthesize information by recalling the main ideas of the passage? D. Is the child able to decode unfamiliar words?
A
According to Piaget, children at the preoperational level can typically comprehend which of the following? A. The height of an object B. The height and width of an object C. The height, width, and length of an object D. The height, width, length, and surface area of an object
A
A teacher of 12-18-month-old toddlers considers developmental milestones for the children. For a child born eleven weeks early with a low birth weight, the teacher should adjust the time to reach milestones by doing which of the following? A. Subtracting eleven weeks from the child's birth date B. Adding ten months to the child's birth date C. Subtracting twice the number of weeks premature from the child's birth date D. Subtracting three weeks from the child's birth date
A
A teacher puts words onto cards and presents them to children in the following way: WARM --> HOT --> BOILING Which of the following graphic organizing tools is the teacher using to present information to the children? A. A linear array B. A Venn diagram C. A semantic-feature grid D. A word map
A
A teacher reads a picture book to a class of 3-year-olds who can identify colors. The teacher points to the illustration and says to one of the children, "Point to the monkey — not the one in the red hat, not the one in the blue hat, but the one in the green hat." The reading-related task will help the...... A. child develop visual discrimination and an understanding of conversational patterns B. child relate the story to personal experiences and develop phonemic awareness C. child gain understanding of traditional story grammar and predictable characters D. child's parents conduct a miscue analysis
A
Alexa is a 3-year-old child who shows a keen interest in the world around her, asks surprisingly sophisticated questions, and is able to orally express herself well for her age. Which of the following teacher actions will best support Alexa's learning? A. Creating learning opportunities that extend beyond the existing curriculum B. Promoting a variety of play activities to promote social skills C. Assigning independent work for Alexa to do on the computer D. Placing Alexa in a class with children who are performing at her academic level
A
At the beginning of the school year, a first-grade teacher observes that a child is unable to pronounce beginning and final consonants correctly while reading. Which of the following should the teacher do to best help the child develop pronunciation skills? A. Model words in context and teach decoding skills B. Show a video of a popular children's story and stop to discuss words that are used in the story C. Pair the child with another child who is able to use consonants correctly D. Display pictures and corresponding printed words around the room
A
At the beginning of the school year, a preschool teacher plans to create a performance assessment to determine the children's abilities to sort blocks into groups by size and color. In addition to direct observation by the teacher, the assessment tool that is most appropriate for the teacher to utilize is a A. task checklist B. reflection journal C. summative review D. selected response
A
At the end of each week, a preschool teacher evaluates students' literacy skills using formal and informal tools. The teacher then uses the information to plan small-group instruction based on the students' needs. By using assessments as described, the teacher demonstrates an understanding of A. formative assessments B. criterion-referenced tests C. summative assessments D. aptitude tests
A
During a mathematics lesson, a preschool teacher asks the children in a class to separate into groups based on a shared feature of their choice, such as height, hair color, or type of shoe worn. By engaging in the activity, children are investigating A. attributes of objects B. sequences and patterns C. quantities in collections D. numerical representations
A
During circle time, a preschool teacher leads calendar activities in which the children color-code days of the week and identify yesterday, today, and tomorrow. The calendar activity best helps children develop an understanding of A. patterns and time B. celebrations and customs C. good decision making D. place value
A
During physical activity, which of the following is an appropriate gross motor skill for a 3-to-4-year-old child to demonstrate? A. Balancing on one foot B. Buttoning his or her own clothes C. Writing several lowercase letters accurately D. Mastering the correct use of scissors to cut along lines
A
Ms. Carson wants to develop her students' art expression by having them create their own original works of art. Which of the following strategies will be most appropriate for Ms. Carson's goal? A. Providing a variety of materials for students B. Providing step-by-step instructions to the class C. Explaining the meaning of different pieces of art D. Asking students to orally describe artwork displayed in class
A
Ms. Craig asks her students to write the word "sailboat." Levi spells the word "PKLLEEP." At which of the following levels is Levi spelling? A. Prephonemic B. Phonemic C. Transitional D. Conventional
A
Ms. Jelo, a kindergarten teacher, posts the daily schedule and frequently reminds the children to refer to it throughout the day. Additionally, she makes comments such as, "Our class schedule shows that we will be going outside for recess next, so please start cleaning up your center." By reminding the children of the daily schedule, Ms. Jelo is primarily A. helping children make transitions effectively B. demonstrating awareness of time allocations C. planning activities to promote exercise D. providing variety in her daily lesson plans
A
Ms. Polasky, the director of a preschool center for children ages 3 to 5, has provided in-service training for the teachers on the Work Sampling System developed by Meisels and his colleagues. Question: Which of the following best describes this type of assessment? A. Curriculum-embedded B. Norm-referenced C. Criterion-referenced D. Developmental-screening
A
Ms. Rios, a preschool teacher, begins each day with a morning message written in large letters on a chart. As she reads the message to the class, she points to each word, brings attention to the punctuation, and asks the children to help her find different letters of the alphabet. By engaging the children in this activity, Ms. Rios is helping them to develop A. concepts of print B. vocabulary skills C. narrative skills D. phonological awareness
A
Teachers who base their academic expectations on kindergartners' developmental milestones and individual variations A. understand the typical social, emotional, and cognitive characteristics of children at this age B. collaborate with families to gather information about the children prior to school entry C. make decisions about the children's learning based on the curriculum D. learn about the values and traditions for the behavior of cultural groups represented in the classroom
A
Unifix cubes are used by teachers to help students develop which of the following mathematical skills? A. Adding numbers B. Identifying place value C. Recognizing shape D. Forming numbers
A
Which of the following are the most developmentally appropriate activities for developing fine motor skills in 3-year-old children? A. Using clay, finger painting, and stringing beads B. Playing with balls, riding tricycles, and swinging C. Writing the alphabet with crayons, markers, and pencils D. Repeating patterns, rhythms, and rhymes vocally
A
Which of the following is the most important reason for an early childhood teacher to become a member of the National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators (NAECTE) ? A. Improve knowledge about the care of young children B. Gain additional certification in early childhood C. Explore opportunities for classroom grants D. Justify the legitimacy of lessons to parents
A
Which of the following manipulatives are most appropriate for a teacher to use with second-grade students exploring place value? A. Base ten blocks B. Pennies C. Geoboards D. Six-sided number cube
A
Although the reasons for identifying and implementing early childhood __________ are varied and positive, educators have not unequivocally accepted them. Historically, many professionals in the field of education have exercised caution when implementing a list of expected skills and content for children. Educators are concerned that the importance of high quality teaching will be __________ in order to focus on having children meet desired standards. A. standards B. lessons C. staff development D. marginalized E. negated F. increased
A & D
Preschool children with autism spectrum disorder may display characteristics of the syndrome in varying degrees. Many will have difficulty with __________ and interactive play. Others will react negatively to __________ and display behaviors atypical for children their age. A. communication B. reasoning C. calculating D. sensory stimuli E. structured schedules F. nonverbal communication
A & D
Which of the following best ensures that a preschool schedule is appropriate? Select all that apply. A. Posting the schedule at eye level B. Allowing students to touch and manipulate the schedule C. Including pictures of activities D. Controlling all learning within the environment
A, B, & C
Which of the following are benefits of low-level shelving in a preschool classroom? Select all that apply. A. Arranges materials so that children do not have to climb for access B. Allows the teacher to maintain visibility throughout the classroom C. Elicits greater social interaction and cooperation among children D. Creates sectioning and boundaries for learning areas
A, B, & D
Which of the following describe roles of the teacher when children are engaged in learning centers? Select all that apply. A. Participate for a short period to model involvement B. Observe children's use of specific skills C. Plan new activities for future centers D. Ask open-ended questions of children
A, B, & D
A kindergarten teacher identifies the letter sounds that children have not mastered as shown in the table below. Which of the following is the best intervention for the teacher to use to continue developing the children's early literacy skills? Letter Sound Not Mastered: Student Name: Long e Joe, Sara, Billy, Jose R Tom, Sue, Donna, Jean Short e Joe, Donna, Bruce A. Whole-class lecture B. Small-group instruction C. Individual journaling D. Pairing with a partner
B
A kindergarten teacher talks with an inclusion teacher to identify strategies for a child struggling with an identified learning disability. In this situation, the inclusion teacher is A. observing the child to collect academic data B. providing consultative services to improve the child's success C. approving the suggestions of the teacher D. responsible for notifying the child's intervention team
B
A preschool teacher observes Berta, a 3-year-old, trying to find a yellow hexagonal block to continue a pattern activity. Which of the following would be the most appropriate first step for the teacher observing the child? A. Casually touching the correct block choice B. Observing the child's actions and noting her choices C. Directing the child to an alternative center activity D. Prompting a peer to assist the child in the activity
B
A primary benefit of collaborating with fellow teachers is A. spending less time planning lessons B. maximizing instructional outcomes C. giving required input to other teachers D. decreasing necessary teacher resources
B
A report of child abuse made by a teacher indicates that the teacher has A. informed the student's parents of concerns for the child's welfare B. formed a suspicion that warrants a request for an investigation C. informed the school counselor of the student's condition D. investigated the situation and knows that abuse or neglect is taking place
B
A teacher has just finished reading a novel to the class, which the class seemed to enjoy. Which of the following actions by the teacher is most likely to foster the children's continued interest in reading fiction? A. Calling on children to answer questions about the story's theme and setting B. Having small groups of children discuss what they liked and disliked about the story and why C. Telling children that there will be an assignment to compare the story with other stories they have read D. Asking children to prepare a graphic organizer that shows the relationships between story parts
B
A teacher helps kindergarten children check the temperature, wind, and rainfall data collected by the school's outdoor weather station each day. The teacher then helps them compare the weather forecast in the newspaper with the information from the weather station. The experience allows children to draw conclusions about the accuracy of the weather forecasts. Question: Which of the following learning approaches is the teacher using? A. Open inquiry B. Guided discovery C. Direct instruction D. Jigsaw instruction
B
A team of preschool teachers experience a rash of students biting in their classes. During a team meeting, a first-year teacher feels strongly that no action should be taken because the behavior is age-appropriate and will cease on its own. The first-year teacher's authority is challenged by a veteran teacher who suggests that action steps should be developed in response to the situation. Based on the information provided, the team of teachers is at which of the following stages in the team development process? A. Forming B. Storming C. Norming D. Performing
B
According to Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences, a child with high kinesthetic intelligence and low interpersonal and linguistic intelligences is most likely to learn science concepts in which of the following ways? A. Discussing them with other children B. Finding ways to act them out C. Writing about them D. Reading about them
B
According to Piaget, during which of the following stages of cognitive development does a child begin to understand the concept of object permanence? A. Preoperational B. Sensorimotor C. Concrete operational D. Formal operational
B
After completing a unit on sound, a second-grade teacher wants to evaluate the children's understanding of the concept that sound is produced by vibrations. Which of the following is an example of an authentic assessment that will serve the described purpose? A. Children write journal entries describing what they have learned during the unit on sound. B. Children design and construct their own musical instruments using materials the teacher provides. C. Children draw pictures of all the things they can think of that make sound. D. Children complete a test in which they are asked to explain how sounds are made.
B
After modeling a lesson on AB patterns, a preschool teacher has the children practice completing the patterns on their own. Which of the following is the most effective way to assess the children's proficiency with the concept? A. Asking the children to find different patterns around the room B. Telling children to line up in a boy-girl pattern C. Having each child state one thing he or she knows about patterns D. Providing the children with manipulatives to use to create various patterns
B
After sharing a picture book about opposites with a class of 3-year-old children, a teacher talks with the children about the concept of opposites. The teacher then asks them to use the pictures in the book to talk about opposites with their peers. The lesson best encourages oral language development in young children by A. helping them construct meaning from a text B. encouraging them to engage in conversation C. using a text as a resource to teach a concept D. modeling a think-aloud to encourage thought
B
At the end of a second-grade reading unit, a teacher reads the following sentences in a child's response journal. "This is a long tail. Their onced was a sun. He worked in a coal mind. He was sooty. Then he found a garland. That is a red gem." The child needs help with which of the following? A. Synonyms B. Antonyms C. Phonics D. Homophones
B
Before reading a book aloud, a preschool teacher selects several target words that are common but unfamiliar to young children. The teacher introduces the words with concrete objects and alerts the children to their use in the book. After reading the book aloud, the teacher engages the children in activities that encourage them to use the words in their conversation, drawing, or writing. The strategy is designed primarily to enhance the children's A. phonemic awareness B. vocabulary development C. print-to-letter knowledge D. narrative skills
B
Eighteen-month-old Mathias learns the colors yellow, red, and blue through playing with brightly colored plastic blocks with his mother. One day Mathias and his teacher are sharing a book. Mathias points at a picture of the Sun and says, "Yellow." Which of the following skills is Mathias demonstrating? A. Decentering B. Generalizing C. Conventional reasoning D. Accommodation
B
For a preschool teacher, the collection of data through observations, conversation, and diagnostic tests is most helpful when A. determining the cost of curricular materials B. considering children's readiness for upcoming content C. focusing on improving social relationships D. completing end-of-year projects
B
Kate is a 7-year-old child in second grade who is given many opportunities for success at learning new skills in the classroom. She finds pleasure in being productive. According to Erik Erikson's psychosocial stages, Kate is best demonstrating a positive outcome for which of the following developmental crises? A. Trust versus mistrust B. Industry versus inferiority C. Autonomy versus doubt D. Identity versus role confusion
B
Ms. Seal, a prekindergarten teacher, was concerned that the children in her class often did not sit quietly during read-alouds. She taught the children in her class that when she raises four fingers, she is indicating that the children should stop, look, listen, and sit appropriately. Which of the following is a research-based rationale for the strategy? A. Management strategies should be specific to behaviors exhibited. B. Nonverbal disapproval is known to decrease children's misbehavior. C. Physical replies by children indicate a willingness to comply with rules. D. Raising four fingers is an effective way to integrate number recognition.
B
Question: After going on a field trip, a preschool teacher wants the children to tell about their favorite part of the trip during circle time. Which of the following is the primary purpose for this activity? A. Increasing vocabulary development through appropriate usage B. Improving language development by sharing a personal experience C. Providing an opportunity for peer-to-peer conversations D. Learning how to tell an effective personal narrative
B
The parents of 3-year-old Patricia ask that she receive diagnostic screening because of her history of developmental delays. Which of the following describes the most appropriate activity for assessing Patricia's skills? A. Identifying and pointing to pictures B. Manipulating toys and real objects C. Completing paper-and-pencil tasks D. Answering oral questions
B
The primary benefit of early childhood interventionists working as a team to help a child with multiple developmental delays is to A. improve relationships between the child and teachers B. view the family in a multidimensional way C. ensure that the family has basic needs met D. provide precise documentation of the services
B
The teachers at an elementary school are given the state curriculum standards for the grade they teach. They are asked to document the children's growth and progress in their classrooms so that they can plan an effective curriculum. Which of the following is the most effective method of documenting growth and progress toward the curriculum standards for individual children and for each class as a group? A. Norm-referenced tests B. Developmental checklists C. Report card grades D. End-of-chapter tests
B
Three-year-old Samuel is looking at pictures of a dog, a bird, and a snake. The teacher observes Samuel counting the four legs on a dog and wants to use this teachable moment to reinforce Samuel's sequencing skills. Which of the following steps would the teacher most likely prompt Samuel to do first? A. Sequencing the pictures from fewest legs to most legs B. Counting the number of legs on each individual animal C. Writing the number of legs of each animal on a whiteboard D. Making a simple graph of the number of legs on each animal
B
Which of the following communication plans reflects the highest level of collaboration between a parent and a teacher? A. The teacher sends home daily notes in the child's development journal. The parent initials or writes a response in the journal and returns it to school each day. B. The teacher and parent meet regularly to discuss the child's development and evaluate progress. During the meeting the teacher and parent set or revise goals for the child. C. The teacher sends home quarterly progress reports about the child's development. The parent is encouraged to write comments on the form before returning it to school. D. The teacher keeps a running record of a child's developmental growth, concerns, and goals. The teacher shares the record with the parent at regular parent meetings.
B
Which of the following is the most appropriate first step for a kindergarten teacher who is concerned about classroom behavior after the first month of school? A. Rearrange seats to put children with behavior issues up front B. Review with the children the behavior expectations previously taught C. Arrange for a series of parent conferences to discuss specific concerns D. Restructure the classroom schedule to allow more free time
B
Which of the following is the most effective tool for kindergarten children to use when making scientific observations outdoors? A. A flashlight B. A magnifying glass C. A piece of colored chalk D. A kaleidoscope
B
Which of the following organizations is an appropriate resource for preschool teachers to utilize to remain current on issues related to practice, policy, and professional development? A. The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards B. The National Association for the Education of Young Children C. The International Reading Association D. The Council for Exceptional Children
B
Which of the following preschool activities is most appropriate for improving fine motor skills? A. Filling different-sized buckets with water B. Sorting beads by color into a muffin tin C. Imitating animal movements D. Tossing and catching feathers with paper plates
B
A class is about to participate in a hands-on science experiment. One child uses a wheelchair and cannot reach the table where the lab has been set up. Which of the following is the most effective action for the teacher to take to ensure the child's full participation? A. Giving the child a work sheet that covers the same information the rest of the class is learning B. Placing the child in a location that makes it easy to observe the experiment from a wheelchair C. Setting up in the classroom an additional lab area that is within reach of the child D. Sending the child to another classroom until the experiment is completed
C
A preschool teacher asks children to each find one item in the classroom that is shorter than a provided ruler and one item that is longer. Which of the following methods is an age-appropriate strategy for comparing the objects that the children select? A. Creating a bar graph B. Placing all items end to end C. Lining objects up side by side D. Making a pie chart
C
A preschool teacher completed a literacy skills assessment of a child who had frequent absences from school. The child did not meet the learning goals. During a parent-teacher conference, it is most appropriate for the teacher to A. explain that it is an important responsibility of the child's family to see that the child attends school regularly B. show the parents data on the learning goals for all the students in the class to demonstrate the level at which their child should be functioning C. discuss the results of the child's assessment and describe strategies the teacher and parents can use to help the child achieve the learning goals D. provide an optimistic overview of the child's performance and utilize words of encouragement
C
A preschool teacher is introducing the concept of living and nonliving things. The most appropriate introduction of the concept would be to ask children to A. create a chart of the characteristics of living and nonliving things B. sort pictures of living and nonliving things in a learning center C. describe what they observe of objects and organisms in the classroom aquarium D. role-play living and nonliving things in a game of charades
C
A preschool teacher provides a water table and various containers for children to use to investigate ways water can be stored and transferred. After a few weeks, the teacher introduces funnels and colanders to the center. Which of the following is the most appropriate focus question for the teacher to pose as children explore these new items? A. Why does the water always run down the funnel? B. Which of the containers will hold more water? C. What do you think will happen when the water is put into the colander? D. How does the shape of the container affect the shape of the water?
C
A preschool teacher sets up an area of the room where books are displayed on low shelves. A large rug is positioned on the floor where stories are read aloud. Small chairs and a table are present with paper and crayons available for writing and drawing. Which of the following additions to the area would best allow children to explore the remaining aspects of language arts? A. String and beads B. Markers and crayons C. Tape recorders and headsets D. Blocks and tubs
C
A second-grade teacher notices that throughout the school year many of the children increase their ability to display self-control and to delay gratification. The teacher also notices that some of the children begin to take responsibility for their own learning. These behaviors most likely reflect an increase in which of the following? A. External locus of control B. Biological control C. Internal locus of control D. Physical control
C
A teacher asks a 6-year-old child to memorize a telephone number and encourages the child to repeat the number as a way of memorizing it. This activity is an example of which of the following memorization strategies? A. Association B. Mnemonic device C. Rehearsal D. Visual imaging
C
A teacher in a prekindergarten classroom engages children with the following activities during circle time. -Draws children's attention to uppercase and lowercase letters in books and charts -Points to and reads words, labels, and letters -Shows children that people read print by moving left to right and top to bottom -Identifies features of a book, such as the title, the author, and the jacket Which of the following is the teacher reinforcing with the listed activities? A. Sequence of story B. Variety of genres C. Concept of print D. Decoding skills
C
A teacher's daily schedule includes the use of board games and group games that children can choose to play in small groups. The teacher encourages the children to design games in which they make up specific rules and then teach the games to other children. Which of the following social and emotional skills is most likely to be promoted through such activities? A. Solitary and parallel play B. Dependence and compliance C. Autonomy and cooperation D. Role-playing and fantasy
C
Brandon is a 4-year-old child who was referred for a multidisciplinary evaluation by his teacher because of speech/language delays. Which of the following settings would the speech/language therapist find most beneficial for observing Brandon's level of language functioning? A. In an office for a formal assessment session B. In an office for a structured speech session C. In a classroom during free-play activities D. In a classroom during teacher-directed activities
C
Mr. Taylor, a first-year kindergarten teacher, is struggling with classroom management during the children's transitions between activities. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial action for Mr. Taylor to take to improve his classroom management? A. Developing individual behavior plans for the children who consistently misbehave B. Teaching the children social skills to help them develop good relationships with one another C. Modeling desired behaviors to the children and reinforcing the behaviors when they occur D. Engaging the children in role-play to practice the desired behaviors
C
School professionals conducted several classroom observations of Brianna, a 4-year-old preschooler, and agree that she shows signs of a potential cognitive delay. Which of the following strongly suggests Brianna has a cognitive delay? A. Preferring to play dolls and house with her new best friend B. Showing little interest in environmental print games and activities C. Exhibiting difficulty learning and remembering simple routines D. Using a limited expressive vocabulary in social conversations
C
The teachers at White Mountain Elementary School have been using performance-based instructional methods. They often assess the children by using rating scales based on specific criteria. The teachers also develop narratives that describe varying levels of proficiency for the tasks being rated. Which of the following assessment tools are the teachers using? A. A running record B. Anecdotal notes C. Rubrics D. A portfolio
C
To best support preschool children's transition from dependent to independent instructional activities, the teacher should provide A. opportunities for group work B. individual seatwork after direct instruction C. scaffolding and differentiation D. whole-group instruction
C
Which of the following actions by a 3-year-old is an outward manifestation of beginning symbolization? A. Tracing shapes B. Coloring in a coloring book C. Scribbling with crayons D. Gluing shapes on paper
C
Which of the following best describes a primary benefit of inviting local business owners to volunteer in a preschool classroom? A. It encourages business owners to donate to schools B. It teaches students about producing and consuming C. It provides students with positive role models D. It promotes the goods and services offered within the community
C
Which of the following best reflects an inquiry-based science activity for a unit about the life cycle of insects? A. Visiting a live butterfly exhibit online B. Reading books about types of worms C. Raising caterpillars in the classroom D. Drawing pictures of insects
C
Which of the following is an essential practice for a teacher to follow when assessing children whose second language is English? A. Assessing the children in groups B. Allowing the children to use class reading materials as a reference C. Preassessing the background knowledge of the children D. Reading the assessment to each child in his or her first language
C
Which of the following is the primary reason for a preschool teacher to implement a consistent daily schedule with routines? A. Parents will know what their child is doing at a specific time of day. B. The teacher can coordinate special services from interventionists. C. Children are more likely to be engaged and attentive in learning. D. The teacher can better prepare for daily lessons and activities.
C
Which of the following kindergarten scenarios would warrant a referral to a student support team? A. A child being promoted to the next level ahead of peers B. A gifted child experiencing difficulty socializing with peers C. A child experiencing academic difficulty despite classroom interventions D. A new child to the school seeking acceptance from peers
C
Which of the following people would contribute the most relevant and reliable information about the strengths and needs of a new preschool child? A. The child's doctor B. A former caregiver C. A parent D. The child
C
Which of the following teacher actions will best help develop organizational skills in 3-year-old children? A. Assigning children different classroom jobs each week B. Limiting the number of children playing at a station at one time C. Having bins labeled with appropriate pictures to guide children in putting away toys D. Inviting parents into the classroom to learn about the children's daily routine
C
Which of the following whole-group activities would best support kindergartners' understanding of a story's setting after listening to the story read aloud? A. Sequencing picture cards of the events in the story B. Creating a map showing the relationships among the characters in the story C. Identifying words the author used to describe the story's surroundings D. Creating a chart matching the details in the story to the main idea
C
Which of the following will best promote cooperative learning in a preschool classroom? A. A coloring book B. A stuffed animal C. A wagon D. A computer game
C
While planning a science unit, a teacher decides to include several activities that will have children handle, examine, and experiment with soil samples. Which of the following terms best describes the activities? A. Reasoning activities B. Classification activities C. Multisensory activities D. Problem-posing activities
C
A class of 17 first graders attends an assembly about owls in the school auditorium. During the assembly, a field biologist shows slides of owls in their natural habitats. After 30 minutes, several of the children begin to move around in their seats and make noise. Which of the following is the best explanation for the children's behavior? A. The children are bored by the subject matter. B. The children relate to owls only when they are personified as fictional characters. C. The auditorium is a foreign environment for the children. D. The assembly is too long for the children to maintain focus.
D
A class plants a vegetable garden. Once the seeds are planted, the children water the garden daily. Each week they pull weeds and measure the growth of their plants. When the vegetables are ripe, the class picks, washes, and eats them. Which of the following is the primary lifestyle benefit of the gardening project? A. Learning to identify different types of plants B. Providing hands-on learning opportunities C. Developing routines for working outside the classroom D. Encouraging attitudes about healthy food choices
D
A kindergarten teacher conducts a math lesson on the concept of parts to a whole and notices that a child is still showing difficulty understanding the concept. Which of the following actions by the teacher will best help the child? A. Assigning homework to the child for practice with the concept B. Repeating instruction of the concept for the child C. Assigning a peer to help the child with the concept D. Using manipulatives to demonstrate the concept for the child
D
A preschool teacher notices that a 10-month-old child does not turn toward loud sounds, smile when spoken to, or make babbling sounds. When discussing the teacher's observations with the parent, which of the following is the most appropriate recommendation? A. Providing a full informational packet on causes of hearing loss B. Calling an audiologist to discuss the teacher's observations C. Evaluating the child's hearing in the classroom formally D. Suggesting the parent consider a hearing evaluation for the child
D
A preschool teacher of 2-year-old children provides them with opportunities to sing songs that contain repeated rhymes and word patterns. The activity will best help students by A. providing them with multiple exposures to new words B. reinforcing words they already know C. expanding their vocabulary through context clues D. developing their phonemic awareness
D
A teacher observes children engaged in learning activities and records findings about individual children's development in a journal. Which of the following informal assessments is the teacher using? A. A performance rubric B. A portfolio collection C. Developmental checklists D. Anecdotal notes
D
After a lesson on using appropriate communication skills, a preschool teacher wants to assess student learning and modify instruction if needed. Which of the following teacher actions will provide the most accurate and natural snapshot of student communication skills? A. Assess each student's ability to identify letters, shapes, and colors B. Model language skills during a daily read-aloud time with students C. Ask students to create titles for a picture-enriched classroom word wall D. Observe a small group of students talking while engaged in meaningful play
D
After evaluating a kindergartner's reading readiness, the teacher meets with the parents to discuss assessment results. The primary benefit of the meeting is to A. ensure that parents are willing to provide extra instruction outside of the school day B. encourage more interactions between the parents and child during the school day C. communicate the school's need for the parents to volunteer to support assessment activities D. strengthen the parents' engagement in their child's learning experience
D
In a class, each child takes turns feeding the fish, passing out snacks, and being the line leader. By engaging children in these activities, the teacher understands the importance of children learning to A. complete unpleasant tasks B. share with others C. follow directions D. contribute to the community
D
Michelle is a 3-year-old child who will be starting school soon at the Head Start program in her town. She has lived in several foster homes and has a history of significant neglect during infancy. According to Bowlby's attachment theory, which of the following areas is a core concern? A. Speaking B. Cognitive activities C. Eating habits D. Social relationships
D
Miss Fridley, a kindergarten teacher, is planning an activity that integrates the arts and gross motor skills for an interdisciplinary unit on butterflies. Which of the following student activities best meets her goal? A. Painting butterflies with finger paints on poster boards B. Creating butterfly-shaped kites for use during outside play C. Examining a butterfly in a jar with a magnifying glass D. Pretending to be caterpillars turning into dancing butterflies
D
Mr. Alexander, a preschool teacher, wants to learn more about the children in his class to help guide his instruction. Which of the following actions will most appropriately meet Mr. Alexander's goal? A. Talking to each child's previous teacher about the child's academic and social development B. Questioning each child individually regarding his or her primary learning style C. Hosting a round-table discussion with a group of parents during an open house D. Asking parents to fill out a learning style and interest inventory for their children
D
Mr. Davis is a first-grade teacher in an inclusion classroom. One of the students in the classroom is often ignored by peers and is uninvolved in most of the social activities. Which of the following is the most appropriate strategy for increasing the social status of the student within the classroom? A. Depriving the class of privileges when the student is not included in play B. Punishing any student who purposely rejects another student C. Allowing the students to establish social relationships without teacher interference D. Demonstrating that the student is worthy of the teacher's attention
D
Mr. Davis, a preschool teacher, has planned several demonstrations for his students. First he drops a ball lightly to the ground, and it bounces several inches. Next he throws the ball with more force toward the ground, causing the ball to bounce several feet. Then he lightly shakes a tambourine to produce a quiet sound, and finally he shakes it vigorously to produce a loud sound. Question: Which of the following early-childhood concepts about science is most likely the focus of the demonstration? A. Conservation B. Sequencing C. Simple machines D. Functional relationships
D
Mr. Lakewood is working on report cards for his second-grade students. He considers the information he has gathered from portfolios, checklists, tests, and anecdotal records on each student. Which of the following is the most comprehensive method for him to use in reporting the students' progress? A. Letter grades B. Number grades C. Skills checklists D. Descriptive narratives
D
Mr. Wildom greets his preschool students at the door each morning with a high five or a quick hug. He moves around the room while students play simple board games and engages them in conversation. By taking these actions, Mr. Wildom best demonstrates an understanding of the importance of A. supporting established friendships B. allowing the students to direct their own learning C. teaching students to be independent learners D. building positive relationships with students
D
Which of the following activities for preschool children best promotes imagination and curiosity? A. Watching a variety of instructional videos and movies B. Discussing the importance of classroom rules C. Participating in structured games during recess D. Having opportunities for pretend play in daily activities
D
Which of the following activities is most likely to help highly visual learners comprehend the key concepts in a chapter on the human skeletal system? A. Taking careful notes when the teacher reviews the chapter B. Rereading the chapter at home with more privacy C. Discussing the key concepts with fellow students in a small group D. Drawing a web diagram of the key concepts presented in the chapter
D
Which of the following activities would best help 3-year-olds develop a respect for differences among people in the classroom? A. Watching a video about community groups showing compassion B. Taking a field trip to a local business to see different job responsibilities C. Writing a story about a time that they couldn't do something D. Reading a book about a child with a disability and relating it to their lives
D
Which of the following describes the most effective use of portfolios in discussing a child's progress with parents? A. Comparing the child's work samples to the work of others in the class B. Comparing the child's work samples to a norm group C. Summarizing how closely the child's work resembles the teacher's examples D. Summarizing the child's growth through the use of a variety of earlier and later work samples
D
Which of the following is an example of incidental learning occurring in the classroom? A. Mr. Pearl's class receives assignments for various tasks, such as watering class plants, collecting and distributing materials, and sharpening pencils. B. Ms. Chen asks her second graders to imagine what their lives would be like if television had never been invented. She then instructs the class to work in groups to write a play about life without television. C. Ms. Rayne asks her third graders to describe the ways in which they show their respect for the community. D. Joshua, a 6-year-old child, observes another child being rewarded for saying "please" when asking for something from the teacher, Mr. Green.
D
Which of the following is the best method for a teacher to use to promote preschool children's understanding of print? A. Using symbols to label areas of the room B. Placing pictures of common objects around the room C. Having children recite the alphabet using a chart D. Attaching pictures to the words for common objects
D
Which of the following is the most appropriate approach for a preschool teacher to use when introducing children to new computer software? A. A center activity in which children freely explore the new software without direction or guidance B. A partner activity in which one child who is advanced in the use of computers teaches another child how to use the software C. A whole-class activity in which the teacher explains and demonstrates how to use the software while the children observe D. A small-group activity in which the teacher first demonstrates each task introduced in the software and then has each child attempt the task
D
Which of the following is the most appropriate introductory activity about syllables for a kindergarten class? A. Having children underline the vowels in a word with a red crayon B. Asking children to draw a line to separate each syllable break in a word C. Having children write the number of syllables in a word represented by a picture card D. Asking children to clap out and count each syllable in words as a class
D
Which of the following is the most appropriate way to help preschool students identify where materials belong in the classroom? A. Labeling shelves with words B. Creating a chart of the classroom C. Providing frequent reminders D. Using colored buckets and pictures
D
Which of the following is the most effective way to promote two-way communication between a teacher and a child's parents? A. Sending home a weekly newsletter with information about class activities B. Posting pictures of classroom events on the school bulletin board C. Using a report card to send comments and feedback about a student to parents D. Contacting parents by phone on a regular basis to share good news and discuss concerns
D
Which of the following music activities is most appropriate for a group of preschool children? A. Teaching note names in a game format B. Demonstrating how to play a woodwind instrument C. Allowing the children to listen to classical music while they work D. Giving the children rhythm sticks and shakers to use
D
Which of the following provides the most appropriate evidence of progress and overall academic growth that a kindergarten teacher can share with parents? A. Norm-referenced test results B. Grades from content-specific tests C. Children's self-assessments D. Portfolio work samples
D
Which of the following strategies will most likely encourage preschool children to engage in active play? A. Allowing the children to repeat a specific activity with adult assistance until it is mastered B. Providing activities that allow the children to learn a skill on their own C. Asking the children to participate in the same activity for the entire time with the whole class D. Giving children the opportunity to select an activity that is of interest to them
D
Which of the following types of play is more common during middle-childhood years than during preschool years? A. Onlooker B. Solitary C. Parallel D. Cooperative
D
True OR False Activities should address several target skills and developmental domains at the same time.
TRUE
True OR False Activities should be monitored and assessed regularly to determine whether objectives are being met.
TRUE
True OR False Activities should promote development of skills necessary for the child to function independently.
TRUE
