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Puppets are a natural accompaniment to centers.
a. True
b. False
The right hemisphere of the brain contains the ability to recognize and process
nonverbal sounds.
a. True
b. False
Plants in the classroom:
a. are available in the growing season.
b. work best in the spring.
c. provide experiences in classification.
d. can be grown to be eaten and provide experiences in classification.
The role of parents in a child's learning of mathematic concepts is not as important as
that of the child's teacher.
a. True
b. False
The child who is able to use objects to learn and draw conclusions is in the:
a. preoperational stage.
b. concrete operations stage.
c. sensorimotor stage.
d. formal operations stage.
One of the best ways young children express themselves is through creative dramatics.
a. True
b. False
Sequencing active and quiet activities is part of consideration of activity patterns.
a. True
b. False
Incorporating the subject of ecology into the early childhood curriculum:
a. is not appropriate for very young children.
b. is endorsed in the National Science Education Standards.
c. is best done in an outdoor setting.
d. can be accomplished with good children's science books.
It is important to choose songs that have a natural appeal for young children.
a. True
b. False
The best ABC books focus on:
a. at least two central ideas or concepts and the alphabet sequence.
b. a central idea or concept and the alphabet sequence.
c. only the alphabet.
d. all of the above.
Piaget feels that imaginative play:
a. is the least understood form of play.
b. is necessary for language development.
c. can continue throughout life.
d. is the purest form of symbolic thought.
Movement activities for children with visual impairments:
a. are not safe.
b. need to involve lots of encouragement for independent movement.
c. involve moving furniture for freedom of movement.
d. all of the above.
One of the most famous artists of the Aesthetics Movement was Whistler.
a. True
b. False
The two major causes of obesity are eating too much and moving around too little.
a. True
b. False
Some examples of dramatic play kits are:
a. books, jump ropes, and dolls.
b. play dough, hats, and jewelry.
c. plumber, firefighter, and doctor.
d. none of the above.
A larger working space for older children is not necessary because they are more
coordinated in their body control at this age.
a. True
b. False
Writing is more a small motor skill than an emerging literacy skill.
a. True
b. False
To help transmit positive acceptance to children:
a. help children figure out ways of doing things.
b. allow the children to go at their own pace.
c. let the children stay with what they are making until they feel it's done.
d. help children figure out ways of doing things and allow them to go at their own pace.
Through dance investigations:
a. peace is learned.
b. historical events can be understood.
c. counting occurs.
d. geography is explored.
The discovery/science center is a center where children look at objects.
a. True
b. False
One idea for helping the child with physical impairments in an assemblage activity is
to:
a. have the teacher aide glue the parts together for the child.
b. make certain all necessary materials are placed within the child's reach.
c. involve the physical therapist for suggestions.
d. all of the above.
Materials that appeal to a child's multiple intelligences:
a. are often difficult to plan for.
b. encourage a child's creativity.
c. encourage exploration.
d. are often difficult to plan for and encourage a child's creativity.
Children under the age of 3 can be involved in cooking activities without the use of
heat.
a. True
b. False
Good materials for picture-smart intelligences include:
a. texture letters.
b. a keyboard.
c. bean bags.
d. glitter.
It is important to continue a lesson plan with children in all situations.
a. True
b. False
Young children all have:
a. to learn the basics of music.
b. music potential.
c. inborn rhythm.
d. to learn the basics of music and have music potential.
The least important thing to realize about creativity is that only very few people possess
it.
a. True
b. False
Most researchers recommend computer use for children under the age of 3.
a. True
b. False
There is no research to prove that natural products are better for you.
a. True
b. False
Some of the most common types of blogs being used in schools today are:
a. literature response blogs.
b. showcase blogs.
c. mirror blogs.
d. all of the above.
With regard to kid culture, teachers need to:
a. discourage stereotyped images in art.
b. encourage children to represent their view of the world.
c. let children take ownership of their artistic and creative learning.
d. encourage children to represent their view of the world and let them take ownership
of their artistic and creative learning.
An obvious feature of a differentiated classroom is that:
a. it is child-centered and children have set schedules.
b. students are assessed in multiple ways and assessment is done semiannually.
c. it is child-centered and children work in a variety of groupings.
d. the teacher uses a variety of instructional strategies and state-mandated testing.
The 10 themes in the National Standards for Social Studies are not meant to serve as a
curriculum for social studies.
a. True
b. False
Most students in 8th grade have a great interest in mathematics.
a. True
b. False
