Exam 14: Fostering Joy in Developmentally Appropriate Experiences in Math and Science

Describe the constructivist approach to early childhood education. Explain three types of knowledge that children gain in their early years.

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The constructivist approach is based on the work of Jean Piaget, who suggested that children need to "construct"
knowledge of their world based on their own experiences, not through transmission from adults. In this view, children are seen as being born with an enormous potential for building their own knowledge through interaction with the world and the people in it. The adult's job is to provide multiple opportunities for exploration, invention, experimentation, problem solving and discovery. In early childhood education, this suggests that the adult's job is not to "teach,"
but to prepare the environment so that children can do their construction. Piaget believed that children gained three types of knowledge in the early years. First is physical knowledge-this is knowledge of the physical world gained through concrete experiences. Logico-mathematical knowledge builds on physical knowledge; it is knowledge about the relationships between objects. Social knowledge is physical knowledge that is learned socially, for example, learning that wooden structures are called "blocks."

In order to help his students learn about time, Steve Wong prepares a project to study the seasons and the phases of the moon. This project should help Wong's students learn about which aspect of time?

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Most early childhood math education should focus on teaching basic math skills-recognizing numbers, counting, adding, and subtracting.

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Three-year-old Lucretia conducts an experiment at playtime. Lucretia collects sand and then dumps it into a puddle of water. She mixes the sand and water until it is just the "right" consistency. Several times, Lucretia smashes and works the mixture between her hands and watches it ooze out. In no time, two other children have come over to Lucretia's mixture and put their hands in also. Next the three of them gather some sand toys and begin making cakes with the mixture. As they share their cakes, another child joins in. This is an example of

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Describe the kinds of materials and experiences that help preschoolers develop their math skills.

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Although hand-made blocks cannot be made to the same precision as hardwood unit blocks, the author recognizes that they may valuable for children's creative experiments.

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Your text mentions several examples of "real world," or authentic, math activities for young children. Which of the following would NOT be considered an example of real life math?

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Tools like binoculars, flashlights and magnifying glasses are developmentally inappropriate for children to use when conducting scientific investigations.

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Water, sand, loose parts, and art materials all serve as basic materials for math and science learning in early childhood education.

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In an example reported in your text, some children discovered that they could make marks in the sand by swinging and dragging their feet as they sat on the swings. This discovery evolved into a series of experiments involving pendulums. This experiment represents the project approach to chemistry.

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Regarding nature study in early childhood, which of the following statements is FALSE?

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As you prepare to work in the early childhood environment, what basic materials and equipment will you need to help children learn math and science? Explain how the equipment will help children learn.

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Before young children can fully grasp the concept of time, they must first understand, with the help of adult guidance, the concept of "before and after" for the sequence of events that occur during the normal course of the day.

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Piaget defines social knowledge as knowledge about the social world.

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Four-year-old Geofredo sets the family dinner table. He sets a napkin and one set of silverware at each seat. Geofredo is demonstrating which cognitive ability?

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The author of the book argues that lessons about nature can only be learned outdoors.

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Which of the following scenarios demonstrates the "empty vessel" approach to teaching?

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The text advocates giving children hands-on experiences with nature. Of the following projects, which would be the LEAST productive for developing curiosity and respect for natural spaces among young children.

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Your text's approach to early childhood education is the constructivist approach based on the work of Jean Piaget.

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According to constructivist researchers Kamii and DeVries, the two basic science concepts through which children learn physical knowledge are

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Describe the constructivist approach to early childhood education. Explain three types of knowledge that children gain in their early years.

In order to help his students learn about time, Steve Wong prepares a project to study the seasons and the phases of the moon. This project should help Wong's students learn about which aspect of time?

Most early childhood math education should focus on teaching basic math skills-recognizing numbers, counting, adding, and subtracting.

Describe the kinds of materials and experiences that help preschoolers develop their math skills.

Although hand-made blocks cannot be made to the same precision as hardwood unit blocks, the author recognizes that they may valuable for children's creative experiments.

Your text mentions several examples of "real world," or authentic, math activities for young children. Which of the following would NOT be considered an example of real life math?

Tools like binoculars, flashlights and magnifying glasses are developmentally inappropriate for children to use when conducting scientific investigations.

Water, sand, loose parts, and art materials all serve as basic materials for math and science learning in early childhood education.

In an example reported in your text, some children discovered that they could make marks in the sand by swinging and dragging their feet as they sat on the swings. This discovery evolved into a series of experiments involving pendulums. This experiment represents the project approach to chemistry.

Regarding nature study in early childhood, which of the following statements is FALSE?

As you prepare to work in the early childhood environment, what basic materials and equipment will you need to help children learn math and science? Explain how the equipment will help children learn.

Before young children can fully grasp the concept of time, they must first understand, with the help of adult guidance, the concept of "before and after" for the sequence of events that occur during the normal course of the day.

Piaget defines social knowledge as knowledge about the social world.

Four-year-old Geofredo sets the family dinner table. He sets a napkin and one set of silverware at each seat. Geofredo is demonstrating which cognitive ability?

The author of the book argues that lessons about nature can only be learned outdoors.

Which of the following scenarios demonstrates the "empty vessel" approach to teaching?

The text advocates giving children hands-on experiences with nature. Of the following projects, which would be the LEAST productive for developing curiosity and respect for natural spaces among young children.

Your text's approach to early childhood education is the constructivist approach based on the work of Jean Piaget.

According to constructivist researchers Kamii and DeVries, the two basic science concepts through which children learn physical knowledge are

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