Question 1

What did the Perry Preschool Study "bottom line" cost-benefit analysis reveal?

Accepted Answer

A)  That there are no concrete benefits to the public of this kind of intervention programming. 
B)  While there are benefits to the program participants, the public benefit is too minimal to be compelling (a $3 return on each $1 invested in the program). 
C)  The dollar amount return on the public's investment in the program equals nearly $13 for every $1 invested. 
D)  A cost-benefit analysis was not included as part of the recent research reports. 
A)  That there are no concrete benefits to the public of this kind of intervention programming. 
B)  While there are benefits to the program participants, the public benefit is too minimal to be compelling (a $3 return on each $1 invested in the program). 
C)  The dollar amount return on the public's investment in the program equals nearly $13 for every $1 invested. 
D)  A cost-benefit analysis was not included as part of the recent research reports. C

Question 2

What are High/Scope's "preschool key developmental indicators"?

Accepted Answer

A)  58 learning goals that serve as a foundation to the High/Scope curriculum. 
B)  Sensitive periods in early childhood when foundations for later developmental milestones are laid. 
C)  Performance indicators used to assess overall program quality. 
D)  Expectations of teacher performance outcomes used to evaluate teachers in training. 
A)  58 learning goals that serve as a foundation to the High/Scope curriculum. 
B)  Sensitive periods in early childhood when foundations for later developmental milestones are laid. 
C)  Performance indicators used to assess overall program quality. 
D)  Expectations of teacher performance outcomes used to evaluate teachers in training. A

Question 3

A primary source of data used to complete the Child Observation Record comes from:

Accepted Answer

A)  Anecdotal records. 
B)  Test scores. 
C)  Development screenings. 
D)  Parent input. 
A)  Anecdotal records. 
B)  Test scores. 
C)  Development screenings. 
D)  Parent input. A

Question 4

What is one key feature of the COR?

Accepted Answer

A)  It focuses only on test items to thoroughly assess cognitive development. 
B)  It includes sections for completing assessments over time. 
C)  It is the most useful environmental rating scale on the market. 
D)  Each item includes a single level of development (yes/no format) to allow for child-to-child comparisons. 
A)  It focuses only on test items to thoroughly assess cognitive development. 
B)  It includes sections for completing assessments over time. 
C)  It is the most useful environmental rating scale on the market. 
D)  Each item includes a single level of development (yes/no format) to allow for child-to-child comparisons.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT one of the primary activities of the High/Scope Educational Research Foundation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conducting and publishing research on early childhood education programs. 
B)  Publishing curriculum and assessment tools. 
C)  Licensing high-quality child-care centers. 
D)  Providing teacher-training sessions and materials. 
A)  Conducting and publishing research on early childhood education programs. 
B)  Publishing curriculum and assessment tools. 
C)  Licensing high-quality child-care centers. 
D)  Providing teacher-training sessions and materials.

Question 6

What is the three-phase process that High/Scope teachers use to structure the children's classroom experiences?

Accepted Answer

A)  Think-pair-share 
B)  Know, want to know, learned (KWL) 
C)  Plan-do-review 
D)  Lecture-play-lunch 
A)  Think-pair-share 
B)  Know, want to know, learned (KWL) 
C)  Plan-do-review 
D)  Lecture-play-lunch

Question 7

The High/Scope curriculum encompasses which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Required parent education sessions 
B)  Developmentally aligned, child-centered, research-based programming 
C)  Mandatory skill testing at 4 month increments 
D)  Parent involvement. 
A)  Required parent education sessions 
B)  Developmentally aligned, child-centered, research-based programming 
C)  Mandatory skill testing at 4 month increments 
D)  Parent involvement.

Question 8

What specific effects on program participants' lives were reported by the Perry Preschool Study?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fewer years of schooling attained, more parental involvement, lower crime rates. 
B)  Lower crime rates, fewer special education services needed, higher paying jobs. 
C)  Higher paying jobs, fewer pregnancies out of marriage, lower high school graduation rate. 
D)  More parental involvement, less likely to own a home, more reliance on welfare services. 
A)  Fewer years of schooling attained, more parental involvement, lower crime rates. 
B)  Lower crime rates, fewer special education services needed, higher paying jobs. 
C)  Higher paying jobs, fewer pregnancies out of marriage, lower high school graduation rate. 
D)  More parental involvement, less likely to own a home, more reliance on welfare services.

Question 9

What is a key feature of the original High Scope lab school model?

Accepted Answer

A)  One licensed teacher supported by assistants 
B)  Teachers with Bachelor degrees 
C)  No teacher credential requirements 
D)  Parents as classroom teachers 
A)  One licensed teacher supported by assistants 
B)  Teachers with Bachelor degrees 
C)  No teacher credential requirements 
D)  Parents as classroom teachers

Question 10

Of the following basic roles of the teacher in the High/Scope program, which one is NOT advocated by High/Scope?

Accepted Answer

A)  Observe, support, and extend children's play. 
B)  Document children's development over time. 
C)  Promote active engagement between children and their environment. 
D)  Transmit knowledge to children. 
A)  Observe, support, and extend children's play. 
B)  Document children's development over time. 
C)  Promote active engagement between children and their environment. 
D)  Transmit knowledge to children.

Question 11

What is one way that the Infant/Toddler Key Developmental Indicators differ from the Preschool Key Developmental Indicators?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are the same. 
B)  There are no Infant/Toddler Key Developmental Indicators. 
C)  Infant/Toddler Key Developmental Indicators focus more on developing early literacy skills. 
D)  Infant/Toddler Key Developmental Indicators are more general and include a focus on sense of self and exploring objects. 
A)  They are the same. 
B)  There are no Infant/Toddler Key Developmental Indicators. 
C)  Infant/Toddler Key Developmental Indicators focus more on developing early literacy skills. 
D)  Infant/Toddler Key Developmental Indicators are more general and include a focus on sense of self and exploring objects.

Question 12

The Perry Preschool Study is a long-term research study, this form of research is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Longitudinal. 
B)  Focused. 
C)  Comprehensive. 
D)  Biased. 
A)  Longitudinal. 
B)  Focused. 
C)  Comprehensive. 
D)  Biased.

Question 13

What is a major feature of the role of children in High Scope classroom?

Accepted Answer

A)  Children learn primarily through science labs 
B)  Children learn through focused teacher-directed lessons 
C)  Children learn through open free play 
D)  Children are active learners, learning through facilitated play and social interactions 
A)  Children learn primarily through science labs 
B)  Children learn through focused teacher-directed lessons 
C)  Children learn through open free play 
D)  Children are active learners, learning through facilitated play and social interactions

Question 14

During children's work time ("do", in the plan-do-review), teachers provide what kind of learning experience for children:

Accepted Answer

A)  Direct instruction in small groups. 
B)  Whole group direct instruction. 
C)  Center-based active play. 
D)  Outdoor free play. 
A)  Direct instruction in small groups. 
B)  Whole group direct instruction. 
C)  Center-based active play. 
D)  Outdoor free play.

What did the Perry Preschool Study "bottom line" cost-benefit analysis reveal?

What are High/Scope's "preschool key developmental indicators"?

A primary source of data used to complete the Child Observation Record comes from:

What is one key feature of the COR?

Which of the following is NOT one of the primary activities of the High/Scope Educational Research Foundation?

What is the three-phase process that High/Scope teachers use to structure the children's classroom experiences?

The High/Scope curriculum encompasses which of the following?

What specific effects on program participants' lives were reported by the Perry Preschool Study?

What is a key feature of the original High Scope lab school model?

Of the following basic roles of the teacher in the High/Scope program, which one is NOT advocated by High/Scope?

What is one way that the Infant/Toddler Key Developmental Indicators differ from the Preschool Key Developmental Indicators?

The Perry Preschool Study is a long-term research study, this form of research is called:

What is a major feature of the role of children in High Scope classroom?

During children's work time ("do", in the plan-do-review), teachers provide what kind of learning experience for children:

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What did the Perry Preschool Study "bottom line" cost-benefit analysis reveal?

What are High/Scope's "preschool key developmental indicators"?

A primary source of data used to complete the Child Observation Record comes from:

What is one key feature of the COR?

Which of the following is NOT one of the primary activities of the High/Scope Educational Research Foundation?

What is the three-phase process that High/Scope teachers use to structure the children's classroom experiences?

The High/Scope curriculum encompasses which of the following?

What specific effects on program participants' lives were reported by the Perry Preschool Study?

What is a key feature of the original High Scope lab school model?

Of the following basic roles of the teacher in the High/Scope program, which one is NOT advocated by High/Scope?

What is one way that the Infant/Toddler Key Developmental Indicators differ from the Preschool Key Developmental Indicators?

The Perry Preschool Study is a long-term research study, this form of research is called:

What is a major feature of the role of children in High Scope classroom?

During children's work time ("do", in the plan-do-review), teachers provide what kind of learning experience for children:

Welcome to the Field of Early Childhood Education

Historical Overview: People and Beliefs That Shaped the Field

Professionalism in Early Childhood Education: Framing Best Practices

Influential Theories Shaping Practice Today

Families and Children Today: Diversity in Todays Classrooms

Head Start and Early Head Start: Empowering Change From Within

The Project Approach: Active Inquiry in Early Childhood

The Schools of Reggio Emilia: A Childs World

Montessori Education: Environment, Materials, and Methods

Waldorf Education: Harmony and the Whole Child

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