The teacher should not give the child guidance in the aesthetic use of materials.
a. True
b. False
Celebrations are a natural part of a child’s life and should be acknowledged.
a. True
b. False
Two keys to success in all musical endeavors are planning and executing.
a. True
b. False
Social competence is:
a. generally developed in early elementary school.
b. not associated with academic performance.
c. the single best childhood predictor of adult adaptation.
d. all of the above.
Fruits that are a good source of fiber include:
a. bananas.
b. pears and berries.
c. berries.
d. mangos.
Historical concepts such as “long ago” or “far in the future” are:
a. fascinating to preschoolers.
b. very meaningful to young children.
c. often meaningless to young children.
d. basic history concepts for young children.
When talking with a child about his or her artwork, it is important to have the child:
a. reflect about the process.
b. correct any design errors.
c. give the work a name.
d. comment on the artistic elements.
Right-brained children are:
a. at a distinct disadvantage in a traditional school.
b. the majority of children in schools today.
c. called “beta” children.
d. at a distinct advantage in a traditional school.
The whole-song method is the most effective method of teaching young children new
songs.
a. True
b. False
Modeling refers to making examples for children to duplicate.
a. True
b. False
Some ways to promote inquiry-based learning in the early childhood classroom include:
a. plan exciting science lessons and include outdoor science activities.
b. schedule outdoor science activities and plan a series of good questions.
c. ask open-ended questions and validate prior knowledge.
d. validate prior knowledge and base activities on national science standards.
For children with visual impairments, dramatic play:
a. is a natural activity.
b. develops social skills.
c. is appropriate for older children.
d. all of the above.
There is no exact pattern of development for each age group.
a. True
b. False
A starting point for learning about ecology is:
a. a lecture on plant life.
b. an experiment to test the weight of objects.
c. getting young children outdoors to touch and experience nature.
d. none of the above.
A teacher can help a child’s development of rhythm through:
a. focusing on the natural movements of the child.
b. practicing with the child.
c. mini-lessons on movement.
d. none of the above.
The type of learner who enjoys using interactive whiteboards the most are those who
are strong in:
a. intrapersonal intelligences.
b. visual/spatial intelligences.
c. bodily/kinesthetic intelligences.
d. bodily/kinesthetic and visual/spatial intelligences.
According to Torrance, one way to enhance your creativity is to:
a. read your favorite books.
b. spend time with friends.
c. go another way to school.
d. increase acceptance.
A transformational perspective means families are viewed as knowledgeable and
skillful.
a. True
b. False
Some centers most educators and experts would recommend include:
a. art, housekeeping, block-building, math, and science.
b. block-building, math, and science.
c. art, blocks, dramatic play, music, science, sensory, and language.
d. block-building, large motor, and small motor.
The oppositecharacteristics of a successive hemisphere style of learning are:
a. analysis and logic.
b. part-to-whole and step-by-step.
c. random and visual.
d. analysis and logic and part-to-whole and step-by-step.
Juice made from concentrate is a good source of fluoride for children.
a. True
b. False
Drama, art, dance, or music based on children’s literature can be a good vehicle for
learning English vocabulary.
a. True
b. False
A puppet’s character:
a. is ever changing.
b. is not an important issue.
c. is a constant.
d. is changed by the children.
Fingerplays provide a limited source of creative movement ideas.
a. True
b. False
A digital camera can assist in keeping a portfolio of a child’s work.
a. True
b. False
Hand-eye coordination:
a. develops at the same time as proximodental development.
b. is directly related to reading ability.
c. develops at a slower pace than gross to fine motor development.
d. none of the above.
Pretend reading is also called:
a. emergent reading.
b. fake reading.
c. toddler reading.
d. reading along.
Visual acuity refers to 20/20 vision.
a. True
b. False
Basic knowledge and skills are:
a. not necessary to express creative potential.
b. a by-product of creative experiences.
c. necessary to developing high-level creative thinking.
d. none of the above.
Three music elements are:
a. timbre, notation, and spiral rhythm.
b. texture, rhythm and contrapunto.
c. form, syncopation and ostinato.
d. all of the above.