Question 1

For math and science experiences, it is the content that really counts, not the process of the learning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Ordinality refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Discriminating an array of objects 
B)  Count the quantity of the number presented 
C)  Sense the approximate magnitude 
D)  Seriate objects from smaller to larger 
A)  Discriminating an array of objects 
B)  Count the quantity of the number presented 
C)  Sense the approximate magnitude 
D)  Seriate objects from smaller to larger C

Question 3

Researchers agree that developmentally appropriate experiences in math and science should have the following principle in place:

Accepted Answer

A)  The child is an active rather than a passive learner 
B)  The child learns by solitary play and experiences 
C)  The adult directs the learning that the child receives 
D)  The child should learn by their own initiative rather than with adults as partners 
A)  The child is an active rather than a passive learner 
B)  The child learns by solitary play and experiences 
C)  The adult directs the learning that the child receives 
D)  The child should learn by their own initiative rather than with adults as partners A

Question 4

If an early learning teacher and group of children were exploring the properties of materials such as rocks and shells, the focus would be on:

Accepted Answer

A)  Life science 
B)  Physical science 
C)  Social science 
D)  Earth science 
A)  Life science 
B)  Physical science 
C)  Social science 
D)  Earth science

Question 5

Just as labelling the environment with words to support language and literacy, early learning teachers can support math development by writing down numbers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What term is usually applied to describe what children are discovering when engaging in meaningful science activities?

Accepted Answer

A)  Big ideas 
B)  Mountainous moments 
C)  Huge ideas 
D)  Enormous eureka moments 
A)  Big ideas 
B)  Mountainous moments 
C)  Huge ideas 
D)  Enormous eureka moments

Question 7

Sand and water play lays the foundation for logical mathematical thinking, scientific reasoning, and cognitive problem solving.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Physical knowledge includes learning about objects in the environment and their characteristics such as colour, weight, size, and texture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In order to educate children it is important that they be provided with the right answers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

As the next level from one-to-one correspondence, the capacity to identify a small number of items presented briefly without counting these items one by one is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Cardinality 
B)  Subitizing 
C)  Seriation 
D)  Abstraction 
A)  Cardinality 
B)  Subitizing 
C)  Seriation 
D)  Abstraction

Question 11

Stable order refers to the linear way in which children order their blocks for stacking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Describe a teachable moment in math and science and explain why this time was appropriate for the adult to intervene.

Accepted Answer

A teachable moment in math could occur w

Question 13

When an adult experiences materials and explores the possibilities inherent for the development of math and science concepts it should enhance the children's experiences. Explain why. If the adults are exploring with flashlights and sunlight what concepts could be explored? What are the "big ideas"?

Accepted Answer

When an adult engages with materials and

Question 14

Children will be motivated and empowered to learn about math and science when they have:

Accepted Answer

A)  A sense of agency 
B)  All of the physical tools necessary in their environment 
C)  Success and validation when tested 
D)  Peers who are more proficient in math and science 
A)  A sense of agency 
B)  All of the physical tools necessary in their environment 
C)  Success and validation when tested 
D)  Peers who are more proficient in math and science

Question 15

Lev Vygotsky and Jean Piaget differed in their concept of the acquisition of knowledge in what way?

Accepted Answer

A)  Piaget believed that others have an influence on a child's acquisition of knowledge and Vygotsky believed that it is the child's exploration of the environment that leads to knowledge acquisition 
B)  Vygotsky believed that others have an influence on a child's acquisition of knowledge and Piaget believed that it is the child's exploration of the environment that leads to knowledge acquisition 
C)  Vygotsky believed that early learning teachers help children acquire knowledge through the set up of the learning environment and Piaget felt that it was through scaffolding 
D)  Piaget believed that children's knowledge is acquired through a system of operant conditioning and Vygotsky believed that children acquire knowledge through modeling more capable peers or adults 
A)  Piaget believed that others have an influence on a child's acquisition of knowledge and Vygotsky believed that it is the child's exploration of the environment that leads to knowledge acquisition 
B)  Vygotsky believed that others have an influence on a child's acquisition of knowledge and Piaget believed that it is the child's exploration of the environment that leads to knowledge acquisition 
C)  Vygotsky believed that early learning teachers help children acquire knowledge through the set up of the learning environment and Piaget felt that it was through scaffolding 
D)  Piaget believed that children's knowledge is acquired through a system of operant conditioning and Vygotsky believed that children acquire knowledge through modeling more capable peers or adults

Question 16

Morphology refers to the scientific inquiry of systems and pattern development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Knowledge about quantity emerged until later in life when a child can tell the difference between quantities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Concepts help children organize their world, serving as a mental filing cabinet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

When creating a nature mandala, children are experimenting with:

Accepted Answer

A)  Texture 
B)  Symmetry 
C)  Density 
D)  Predicting and hypothesizing 
A)  Texture 
B)  Symmetry 
C)  Density 
D)  Predicting and hypothesizing

Question 20

School-age children will be tested for their math and science aptitude in the formal school system, therefore:

Accepted Answer

A)  Early learning teachers should test children of this age group who are in their programs 
B)  Math and science experiences can be left to the formal school system 
C)  Math and science experiences should only be abstract 
D)  Early learning teachers can think of alternative strategies and possibilities 
A)  Early learning teachers should test children of this age group who are in their programs 
B)  Math and science experiences can be left to the formal school system 
C)  Math and science experiences should only be abstract 
D)  Early learning teachers can think of alternative strategies and possibilities

For math and science experiences, it is the content that really counts, not the process of the learning.

Ordinality refers to:

Researchers agree that developmentally appropriate experiences in math and science should have the following principle in place:

If an early learning teacher and group of children were exploring the properties of materials such as rocks and shells, the focus would be on:

Just as labelling the environment with words to support language and literacy, early learning teachers can support math development by writing down numbers.

What term is usually applied to describe what children are discovering when engaging in meaningful science activities?

Sand and water play lays the foundation for logical mathematical thinking, scientific reasoning, and cognitive problem solving.

Physical knowledge includes learning about objects in the environment and their characteristics such as colour, weight, size, and texture.

In order to educate children it is important that they be provided with the right answers.

As the next level from one-to-one correspondence, the capacity to identify a small number of items presented briefly without counting these items one by one is called:

Stable order refers to the linear way in which children order their blocks for stacking.

Describe a teachable moment in math and science and explain why this time was appropriate for the adult to intervene.

When an adult experiences materials and explores the possibilities inherent for the development of math and science concepts it should enhance the children's experiences. Explain why. If the adults are exploring with flashlights and sunlight what concepts could be explored? What are the "big ideas"?

Children will be motivated and empowered to learn about math and science when they have:

Lev Vygotsky and Jean Piaget differed in their concept of the acquisition of knowledge in what way?

Morphology refers to the scientific inquiry of systems and pattern development.

Knowledge about quantity emerged until later in life when a child can tell the difference between quantities.

Concepts help children organize their world, serving as a mental filing cabinet.

When creating a nature mandala, children are experimenting with:

School-age children will be tested for their math and science aptitude in the formal school system, therefore:

Exploring the Foundations of Play

The Process of Play

Observing, Documenting, and Interpreting Childrens Play

Outdoor and Nature Play: Unscripted and Unstructured

Planning Play Spaces

Loose Parts and Childrens Play

Art and Play

Blocks and Childs Play

Dramatic Play

Language, Emergent Literacy, and Play

Music, Movement, and Play

Bringing Technology Into Childs Play

Taking Play to the Next Level

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Exam 11: Math and Science and Play

For math and science experiences, it is the content that really counts, not the process of the learning.

Ordinality refers to:

Researchers agree that developmentally appropriate experiences in math and science should have the following principle in place:

If an early learning teacher and group of children were exploring the properties of materials such as rocks and shells, the focus would be on:

Just as labelling the environment with words to support language and literacy, early learning teachers can support math development by writing down numbers.

What term is usually applied to describe what children are discovering when engaging in meaningful science activities?

Sand and water play lays the foundation for logical mathematical thinking, scientific reasoning, and cognitive problem solving.

Physical knowledge includes learning about objects in the environment and their characteristics such as colour, weight, size, and texture.

In order to educate children it is important that they be provided with the right answers.

As the next level from one-to-one correspondence, the capacity to identify a small number of items presented briefly without counting these items one by one is called:

Stable order refers to the linear way in which children order their blocks for stacking.

Describe a teachable moment in math and science and explain why this time was appropriate for the adult to intervene.

Children will be motivated and empowered to learn about math and science when they have:

Lev Vygotsky and Jean Piaget differed in their concept of the acquisition of knowledge in what way?

Morphology refers to the scientific inquiry of systems and pattern development.

Knowledge about quantity emerged until later in life when a child can tell the difference between quantities.

Concepts help children organize their world, serving as a mental filing cabinet.

When creating a nature mandala, children are experimenting with:

School-age children will be tested for their math and science aptitude in the formal school system, therefore:

Exploring the Foundations of Play

The Process of Play

Observing, Documenting, and Interpreting Childrens Play

Outdoor and Nature Play: Unscripted and Unstructured

Planning Play Spaces

Loose Parts and Childrens Play

Art and Play

Blocks and Childs Play

Dramatic Play

Language, Emergent Literacy, and Play

Music, Movement, and Play

Bringing Technology Into Childs Play

Taking Play to the Next Level

Filters