MIDTERM EXAM
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Question 1 of 25
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The phrase “developmentally appropriate practice” means
Answer Key: C
Question 2 of 25
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Two teachers are discussing outdoor time. Janice says, “Kids learn best when they are free to
explore. We should give them time in the sandbox to do their own thing, because we can’t
know what concepts they are working on as well as they do.” Monica says, “But they’ll learn
more and do more exciting things if we talk to them about what they are doing. We should help
them plan and problem solve.” Janice’s philosophy best matches which theory of cognitive
development?
A.Vygotsky
B.Piaget
C.Gardner
D.Behaviorism
Answer Key: B
Question 3 of 25
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Children’s desire to do things for themselves, in their own way (commonly called the “terrible
twos”), corresponds to which stage of Erikson’s theory?
A.initiative vs. guilt
B.trust vs. mistrust
C.industry vs. inferiority
D.autonomy vs. shame and doubt
Answer Key: D
Question 4 of 25
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Adults can best help children behave appropriately by
A.Providing clear step-by-step instructions and giving immediate feedback when
children misbehave
B.Making sure that children know the rules and appropriate behaviors for the
situation
C.Drawing children’s attention to other children’s misbehavior
D.Avoiding discussion of negative emotions (like anger)
Answer Key: B
Question 5 of 25
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The idea that children can learn failure refers to
A.The importance of making sure that children feel successful with their activities
B.Giving children lots of feedback to ensure that they do not practice the wrong
response
C.The fact that less-educated parents tend to have children who do less well in school
D.The social-modeling influence of having low-performing children in the classroom
Answer Key: A
Question 6 of 25
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The term “emergent curriculum” means that group activities should
A.Match the interests of the children’
B.Provide maximum challenge to take advantage of children’s emerging abilities
C.Be selected and determined by children whenever possible
D.D) Have a clear purpose and structure
Answer Key: A
Question 7 of 25
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Which of the following is not a category of activity used by the Montessori program?
A.daily-living exercises
B.scientific facts
C.sensory experiences
D.artistic/cultural materials
Answer Key: B
A.May be inside the classroom or elsewhere in the school.
clothing or other materials to school.
C.Can be shared by may children or assigned on a rotating basis.
D.Are required for each child within the classroom.
Answer Key: D
A.The physical arrangement of the room has no effect on children’s activities.
B.More open room arrangements encourage child exploration.