Question 1

Which one of the following components is NOT part of Prescott's dimensions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Open vs. closed 
B)  Simple vs. complex 
C)  Safe vs. unsafe 
D)  Intrusion vs. seclusion 
A)  Open vs. closed 
B)  Simple vs. complex 
C)  Safe vs. unsafe 
D)  Intrusion vs. seclusion C

Question 2

An environment that supports initiative is found in classrooms using which approach?

Accepted Answer

A)  Waldorf 
B)  Reggio Emilia. 
C)  HighScope 
D)  Montessori 
A)  Waldorf 
B)  Reggio Emilia. 
C)  HighScope 
D)  Montessori C

Question 3

Children do their best artwork when teachers provide models.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Cues that help children control their behavior include all EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  planning boards. 
B)  a time out chair. 
C)  posted numbers on each interest center. 
D)  markers on shelves to indicate where materials go. 
A)  planning boards. 
B)  a time out chair. 
C)  posted numbers on each interest center. 
D)  markers on shelves to indicate where materials go.

Question 5

An environment to support creativity will include all EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  patterns for artwork. 
B)  attention to aesthetics and display of materials. 
C)  attitudes of acceptance and encouragement of children's ideas. 
D)  an emphasis on the beauty of the natural world and natural materials. 
A)  patterns for artwork. 
B)  attention to aesthetics and display of materials. 
C)  attitudes of acceptance and encouragement of children's ideas. 
D)  an emphasis on the beauty of the natural world and natural materials.

Question 6

Select the best completion: Open-ended materials

Accepted Answer

A)  prevent boredom. 
B)  provide for variation in individual abilities. 
C)  are cheaper than structured materials. 
D)  should not be used in preschool classrooms. 
A)  prevent boredom. 
B)  provide for variation in individual abilities. 
C)  are cheaper than structured materials. 
D)  should not be used in preschool classrooms.

Question 7

Open-ended materials only create problems in preschool classrooms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Good transitions include all EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  lining up to wait for all the children. 
B)  a warning that change will be coming. 
C)  something to avoid empty waiting time. 
D)  a way for children to proceed at their own pace. 
A)  lining up to wait for all the children. 
B)  a warning that change will be coming. 
C)  something to avoid empty waiting time. 
D)  a way for children to proceed at their own pace.

Question 9

Most kindergarten programs have children spending most of their time in play.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Discuss the principles of a good schedule for preschoolers, with a rationale for each.

Accepted Answer

The principles of a good schedule for pr

Question 11

An appropriate physical environment for preschoolers has all following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  lots of worksheets and ditto sheets. 
B)  space for creativity, with abundant art materials. 
C)  a place to be alone. 
D)  a large area for pretend play. 
A)  lots of worksheets and ditto sheets. 
B)  space for creativity, with abundant art materials. 
C)  a place to be alone. 
D)  a large area for pretend play.

Question 12

Initiative is supported by

Accepted Answer

A)  storing materials for easy child access. 
B)  activities that build self-esteem. 
C)  authoritarian teachers. 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  storing materials for easy child access. 
B)  activities that build self-esteem. 
C)  authoritarian teachers. 
D)  None of the above.

Question 13

One of Prescott's dimensions of the environment is soft versus hard.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Giving children choices of activities is not a good idea, as they will not participate in everything the teacher has planned.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Creativity is supported

Accepted Answer

A)  in the art and music areas. 
B)  by specialized classes. 
C)  by attitudes of acceptance and interest. 
D)  by allowing children to make decisions. 
A)  in the art and music areas. 
B)  by specialized classes. 
C)  by attitudes of acceptance and interest. 
D)  by allowing children to make decisions.

Question 16

An interest center that should be located in a very protected corner is

Accepted Answer

A)  table toys. 
B)  blocks. 
C)  art. 
D)  science. 
A)  table toys. 
B)  blocks. 
C)  art. 
D)  science.

Question 17

One inappropriate action for teachers faced with demanding kindergarten expectations and practices is to

Accepted Answer

A)  give in and do what administrators ask. 
B)  stay informed about current methodologies and practices. 
C)  become advocates and join with others. 
D)  demonstrate what good literacy instruction looks like. 
A)  give in and do what administrators ask. 
B)  stay informed about current methodologies and practices. 
C)  become advocates and join with others. 
D)  demonstrate what good literacy instruction looks like.

Question 18

Initiative is enhanced when children can make many choices about their activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Name one interest center that should always be placed away from the traffic pattern.

Accepted Answer

Blocks, or

Question 20

Good transitions prevent all children from moving at the same time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which one of the following components is NOT part of Prescott's dimensions?

An environment that supports initiative is found in classrooms using which approach?

Children do their best artwork when teachers provide models.

Cues that help children control their behavior include all EXCEPT

An environment to support creativity will include all EXCEPT

Select the best completion: Open-ended materials

Open-ended materials only create problems in preschool classrooms.

Good transitions include all EXCEPT

Most kindergarten programs have children spending most of their time in play.

Discuss the principles of a good schedule for preschoolers, with a rationale for each.

An appropriate physical environment for preschoolers has all following EXCEPT

Initiative is supported by

One of Prescott's dimensions of the environment is soft versus hard.

Giving children choices of activities is not a good idea, as they will not participate in everything the teacher has planned.

Creativity is supported

An interest center that should be located in a very protected corner is

One inappropriate action for teachers faced with demanding kindergarten expectations and practices is to

Initiative is enhanced when children can make many choices about their activities.

Name one interest center that should always be placed away from the traffic pattern.

Good transitions prevent all children from moving at the same time.

Defining Developmentally Appropriate Practice

Understanding Play: Its Importance in Developmentally Appropriate Practice

Planning for Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum

A Consideration of Various Curriculum Models

Developmentally Appropriate Physical Environments: for Infants

Developmentally Appropriate Physical Environments: for Toddlers

Developmentally Appropriate Physical Environments: for Primary-Aged Children

Developmentally Appropriate Socialemotional Environments: for Infants

Developmentally Appropriate Socialemotional Environments: for Toddlers

Developmentally Appropriate Socialemotional Environments: for Preschoolers

Developmentally Appropriate Socialemotional Environments: for Primary-Aged Children

Developmentally Appropriate Cognitivelanguageliteracy Environments: for Infants

Developmentally Appropriate Cognitivelanguage Literacy Environments: for Toddlers

Developmentally Appropriate Cognitivelanguageliteracy Environments: for Preschoolers

Developmentally Appropriate Cognitivelanguageliteracy Environments: for Primary-Aged Children

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Exam 7: Developmentally Appropriate Physical Environments: for Preschoolers

Which one of the following components is NOT part of Prescott's dimensions?

An environment that supports initiative is found in classrooms using which approach?

Children do their best artwork when teachers provide models.

Cues that help children control their behavior include all EXCEPT

An environment to support creativity will include all EXCEPT

Select the best completion: Open-ended materials

Open-ended materials only create problems in preschool classrooms.

Good transitions include all EXCEPT

Most kindergarten programs have children spending most of their time in play.

Discuss the principles of a good schedule for preschoolers, with a rationale for each.

An appropriate physical environment for preschoolers has all following EXCEPT

Initiative is supported by

One of Prescott's dimensions of the environment is soft versus hard.

Giving children choices of activities is not a good idea, as they will not participate in everything the teacher has planned.

Creativity is supported

An interest center that should be located in a very protected corner is

One inappropriate action for teachers faced with demanding kindergarten expectations and practices is to

Initiative is enhanced when children can make many choices about their activities.

Name one interest center that should always be placed away from the traffic pattern.

Good transitions prevent all children from moving at the same time.

Defining Developmentally Appropriate Practice

Understanding Play: Its Importance in Developmentally Appropriate Practice

Planning for Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum

A Consideration of Various Curriculum Models

Developmentally Appropriate Physical Environments: for Infants

Developmentally Appropriate Physical Environments: for Toddlers

Developmentally Appropriate Physical Environments: for Primary-Aged Children

Developmentally Appropriate Socialemotional Environments: for Infants

Developmentally Appropriate Socialemotional Environments: for Toddlers

Developmentally Appropriate Socialemotional Environments: for Preschoolers

Developmentally Appropriate Socialemotional Environments: for Primary-Aged Children

Developmentally Appropriate Cognitivelanguageliteracy Environments: for Infants

Developmentally Appropriate Cognitivelanguage Literacy Environments: for Toddlers

Developmentally Appropriate Cognitivelanguageliteracy Environments: for Preschoolers

Developmentally Appropriate Cognitivelanguageliteracy Environments: for Primary-Aged Children

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