Question 1
5 / 5 points
According to Piaget, _________, or physical, knowledge is derived from our engagement with objects in the world.
Question options:
a)
engagement
b)
social
c)
empirical
d)
logico-mathematical
Question 2
5 / 5 points
Behavior problems may occur when materials are taught EXCEPT when they are:
Question options:
a)
too hard.
b)
already mastered.
c)
not yet mastered.
d)
too easy.
Question 3
5 / 5 points
Mr. Sneed’s first grade class is learning about ocean life. Brendan asks Mr. Sneed, “How big is a whale?” Mr. Sneed has his children lie end to end in the hall until they have measured the length of a Beluga whale. He then has the children write or draw a picture about what else they can think of that could be that large. Mr. Sneed is teaching math, science, and writing skills all through this ocean theme. This is called a(n) ___________ curriculum.
Question options:
a)
inventive
b)
teacher-driven
c)
free-choice
d)
integrated
Question 4
5 / 5 points
Besides deciding how to organize their classroom to accommodate a variety of learning settings, an important part of planning includes deciding:
Question options:
a)
what types of learning centers would be most beneficial.
b)
how long it will take for the teacher to clean up the materials the children use.
c)
how to gear the learning materials toward the highest ability group.
d)
whether or not breaks and recess should be taken daily.
Question 5
5 / 5 points
Many discipline problems and minor injuries occur during ___________ times.
Question options:
a)
lunch
b)
snack
c)
play
d)
transition
Question 6
5 / 5 points
When Mr. Baker takes the time to meet with the children __________, it helps him build a relationship with each child, which is crucial to cooperation and learning.
Question options:
a)
each month
b)
in small groups
c)
in circle time
d)
individually
Question 7
5 / 5 points
Ms. Shapiro encourages her students to respect her wishes by showing respect for their:
Question options:
a)
parents.
b)
friends.
c)
schoolwork.
d)
wishes.
Question 8
5 / 5 points
To encourage friendships and build a caring community between teachers, students, administrators, and parents, a school could hold:
Question options:
a)
a potluck dinner.
b)
PTA meetings.
c)
teacher workdays.
d)
parent/teacher conferences.
Question 9
5 / 5 points
Some teachers find the best shape in which to arrange children for a child-centered group time is a:
Question options:
a)
square.
b)
semi-circle.
c)
circle.
d)
horseshoe.
Question 10
5 / 5 points
All of the following factors EXCEPT ____________ needs should be considered when establishing a routine.
Question options:
a)
parental
b)
physical
c)
emotional
d)
social
Question 11
5 / 5 points
___________ is an invitation to discipline problems, as well as a serious waste of children’s time.
Question options:
a)
Reading aloud
b)
Playing in groups
c)
Taking turns
d)
Waiting in line
Question 12
5 / 5 points
When adults encourage pretend play, they are helping children develop logical reasoning skills, creative thinking, and __________, as well as social skills.
Question options:
a)
critical thinking
b)
consequence awareness
c)
scientific reasoning
d)
long-term friendships
Question 13
5 / 5 points
Which factor, when considering a routine, requires the schedule to support child independence?
Question options:
a)
Emotional
b)
Social
c)
Physical
d)
Intellectual
Question 14
5 / 5 points
Mrs. Miller is having circle time with her kindergarten class on the first day of school. They are brainstorming ideas for classroom guidelines. Why is Mrs. Miller allowing the children to help with this process?
Question options:
a)
Mrs. Miller did not have enough time to prepare the rules ahead of time.
b)
Mrs. Miller knows this will help the children like her when she must enforce rules.
c)
Mrs. Miller knows that children are more likely to follow rules they helped create.
d)
Mrs. Miller wants the rules to be easier for the children to understand.
Question 15
5 / 5 points
Gathering children together as a group is essential for building a sense of __________ in a classroom.
Question options:
a)
community
b)
self-esteem
c)
friendship
d)
autonomy
Question 16
5 / 5 points
One way to de-emphasize competition is to:
Question options:
a)
provide rewards for everyone that is sitting correctly.
b)
encourage everyone to do their personal best.
c)
tell students that whoever is the quietest wins.
d)
not offer praise.
Question 17
5 / 5 points
Good teachers create a(n) _____________ learning environment to foster children’s curiosity and desire to learn.
Question options:
a)
rich
b)
crowded
c)
cluttered
d)
adequate
Question 18
5 / 5 points
Learning for children starts with __________ experiences and objects from which to make sense.
Question options:
a)
educational
b)
abstract
c)
real
d)
academic
Question 19
5 / 5 points
Investigating some bugs the children found on the playground and finding books to identify them instead of doing your scheduled science lesson for the day is an example of:
Question options:
a)
an integrated curriculum.
b)
relevant learning.
c)
developmental centers.
d)
an outdoor classroom.
Question 20
5 / 5 points
Cultural differences are not limited to minority groups. Cultural differences can be based on family income, jobs, and:
Question options:
a)
opinion.
b)
family size.
c)
educational level.
d)
temperaments.
