Question 1

Pre-academics is formal academic instruction in preschools.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Direct teaching of pre-academics can be accomplished with an indirect facilitative approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Explain readiness.

Accepted Answer

Pre-academic skills are a mix of social, cognitive, language, and motor skills as well as accumulated experiences. These skills are referred to as readiness and are prerequisites for academic accomplishments.

Question 4

What outcome has emerged out of the need to introduce pre-academic skills into early education, in the opinion of Parlakian (2010)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Identity crisis in the field of education 
B)  Learning something worthwhile 
C)  A reduction in children's natural curiosity, enthusiasm, and interest in learning 
D)  An increase in children's enthusiasm and interest in learning 
A)  Identity crisis in the field of education 
B)  Learning something worthwhile 
C)  A reduction in children's natural curiosity, enthusiasm, and interest in learning 
D)  An increase in children's enthusiasm and interest in learning

Question 5

Concept development depends upon a child's ability to:

Accepted Answer

A)  use fine motor skills. 
B)  discriminate likenesses and differences. 
C)  sit and attend to a task. 
D)  engage in pre-reading and pre-writing. 
A)  use fine motor skills. 
B)  discriminate likenesses and differences. 
C)  sit and attend to a task. 
D)  engage in pre-reading and pre-writing.

Question 6

Which of the following can help reduce a child's tendency to grab materials and help them learn to work in a confined space?

Accepted Answer

A)  A workspace with a nametag 
B)  An individualized set of materials 
C)  Familiar and preferred materials 
D)  Quickly accomplished tasks 
A)  A workspace with a nametag 
B)  An individualized set of materials 
C)  Familiar and preferred materials 
D)  Quickly accomplished tasks

Question 7

Paper-and-pencil tasks are very appropriate for early childhood programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

List two spatial and two temporal relationships.

Accepted Answer

Spatial and temporal relations

Question 9

Workbooks are an inappropriate practice for all children in an early childhood setting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

All readiness skills can be taught through a sequencing or task analysis approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is the term for prerequisite skills that provide the foundation for the formal academic training that usually starts in first grade?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pre-operational skills 
B)  Functional literacy 
C)  Pre-academic skills 
D)  Emerging literacy 
A)  Pre-operational skills 
B)  Functional literacy 
C)  Pre-academic skills 
D)  Emerging literacy

Question 12

Embedded learning is defined as a procedure in which children are given additional opportunities to practice and learn individualized goals within the context of the regular classroom activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What is the optimum early learning experience?

Accepted Answer

A)  The best learning experiences occur through workbooks and prescribed paper-and-pencil tasks. 
B)  Rote memorization is an excellent learning experience. 
C)  Quality programs realize that cognitive and intellectual activities must take precedence. 
D)  Quality programs embrace both cognitive and intellectual activities and spontaneous play. 
A)  The best learning experiences occur through workbooks and prescribed paper-and-pencil tasks. 
B)  Rote memorization is an excellent learning experience. 
C)  Quality programs realize that cognitive and intellectual activities must take precedence. 
D)  Quality programs embrace both cognitive and intellectual activities and spontaneous play.

Question 14

According to the text, which of the following is true of most early childhood educators today?

Accepted Answer

A)  They understand the importance of worksheets. 
B)  They emphasize rote memorization. 
C)  They understand that cognitive activities and play are compatible. 
D)  They provide an opportunity for paper-and-pencil tasks on a daily basis. 
A)  They understand the importance of worksheets. 
B)  They emphasize rote memorization. 
C)  They understand that cognitive activities and play are compatible. 
D)  They provide an opportunity for paper-and-pencil tasks on a daily basis.

Question 15

How can teachers significantly advance children's anticipation of learning to read, write, and do math?

Accepted Answer

A)  Provide a daily opportunity for the child to write in a journal 
B)  Give each child a workbook to take home 
C)  Write out the questions children ask 
D)  Provide a regular opportunity to memorize letters and numbers 
A)  Provide a daily opportunity for the child to write in a journal 
B)  Give each child a workbook to take home 
C)  Write out the questions children ask 
D)  Provide a regular opportunity to memorize letters and numbers

Question 16

List three ways a teacher can help a child learn to imitate.

Accepted Answer

(Answers may vary) Ways to help children

Question 17

When children have difficulty remembering each other's names, a teacher should:

Accepted Answer

A)  repeat it over and over and give the children a reward when they say the name correctly. 
B)  use each child's name in conversations and encourage others to do the same. 
C)  play a guessing game. 
D)  prompt the children and have the children repeat what you said every time. 
A)  repeat it over and over and give the children a reward when they say the name correctly. 
B)  use each child's name in conversations and encourage others to do the same. 
C)  play a guessing game. 
D)  prompt the children and have the children repeat what you said every time.

Question 18

Many parents believe that early, formal instruction in reading, writing, and math will help their children succeed in school.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

How do children conduct themselves during a holding activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sit quietly without doing anything 
B)  Work independently while waiting for group activities to begin 
C)  Work in groups 
D)  Engage with the teacher in a teacher-directed experience 
A)  Sit quietly without doing anything 
B)  Work independently while waiting for group activities to begin 
C)  Work in groups 
D)  Engage with the teacher in a teacher-directed experience

Question 20

When planning for a direct teaching activity:

Accepted Answer

A)  consider what type of grouping is best and plan for a short period. 
B)  bring all the children together with a transition, then teach for no more than 35 minutes. 
C)  always use new, surprise materials to keep the children focused. 
D)  bring all the children together at the same time. 
A)  consider what type of grouping is best and plan for a short period. 
B)  bring all the children together with a transition, then teach for no more than 35 minutes. 
C)  always use new, surprise materials to keep the children focused. 
D)  bring all the children together at the same time.

Pre-academics is formal academic instruction in preschools.

Direct teaching of pre-academics can be accomplished with an indirect facilitative approach.

Explain readiness.

What outcome has emerged out of the need to introduce pre-academic skills into early education, in the opinion of Parlakian (2010)?

Concept development depends upon a child's ability to:

Which of the following can help reduce a child's tendency to grab materials and help them learn to work in a confined space?

Paper-and-pencil tasks are very appropriate for early childhood programs.

List two spatial and two temporal relationships.

Workbooks are an inappropriate practice for all children in an early childhood setting.

All readiness skills can be taught through a sequencing or task analysis approach.

Which of the following is the term for prerequisite skills that provide the foundation for the formal academic training that usually starts in first grade?

Embedded learning is defined as a procedure in which children are given additional opportunities to practice and learn individualized goals within the context of the regular classroom activities.

What is the optimum early learning experience?

According to the text, which of the following is true of most early childhood educators today?

How can teachers significantly advance children's anticipation of learning to read, write, and do math?

List three ways a teacher can help a child learn to imitate.

When children have difficulty remembering each other's names, a teacher should:

Many parents believe that early, formal instruction in reading, writing, and math will help their children succeed in school.

How do children conduct themselves during a holding activity?

When planning for a direct teaching activity:

An Inclusive Approach to Early Education

Federal Legislation: Early Intervention and Preventionearly Intervention and Prevention

Inclusive Programs for Young Children

Normal and Exceptional Development

Developmental Disabilities: Causes and Classificationscauses and Classifications

Sensory Impairments: Hearing and Visionhearing and Vision

Physical Disabilities and Health Problems

Learning and Behavior Disorders

Partnership With Families

Assessment and the Ifspiep Process

Characteristics of Effective Teachers in Inclusive Programs

The Developmental-Behavioral Approach

Arranging the Learning Environment

Facilitating Self-Care, Adaptive, and Independence Skills

Facilitating Social Development

Facilitating Speech, Language, and Communication Skills

Managing Challenging Behaviors

Planning Transitions to Support Inclusion

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Exam 17: Facilitating Cognitive Learning

Pre-academics is formal academic instruction in preschools.

Direct teaching of pre-academics can be accomplished with an indirect facilitative approach.

Explain readiness.

What outcome has emerged out of the need to introduce pre-academic skills into early education, in the opinion of Parlakian (2010)?

Concept development depends upon a child's ability to:

Which of the following can help reduce a child's tendency to grab materials and help them learn to work in a confined space?

Paper-and-pencil tasks are very appropriate for early childhood programs.

List two spatial and two temporal relationships.

Workbooks are an inappropriate practice for all children in an early childhood setting.

All readiness skills can be taught through a sequencing or task analysis approach.

Which of the following is the term for prerequisite skills that provide the foundation for the formal academic training that usually starts in first grade?

Embedded learning is defined as a procedure in which children are given additional opportunities to practice and learn individualized goals within the context of the regular classroom activities.

What is the optimum early learning experience?

According to the text, which of the following is true of most early childhood educators today?

How can teachers significantly advance children's anticipation of learning to read, write, and do math?

List three ways a teacher can help a child learn to imitate.

When children have difficulty remembering each other's names, a teacher should:

Many parents believe that early, formal instruction in reading, writing, and math will help their children succeed in school.

How do children conduct themselves during a holding activity?

When planning for a direct teaching activity:

An Inclusive Approach to Early Education

Federal Legislation: Early Intervention and Preventionearly Intervention and Prevention

Inclusive Programs for Young Children

Normal and Exceptional Development

Developmental Disabilities: Causes and Classificationscauses and Classifications

Sensory Impairments: Hearing and Visionhearing and Vision

Physical Disabilities and Health Problems

Learning and Behavior Disorders

Partnership With Families

Assessment and the Ifspiep Process

Characteristics of Effective Teachers in Inclusive Programs

The Developmental-Behavioral Approach

Arranging the Learning Environment

Facilitating Self-Care, Adaptive, and Independence Skills

Facilitating Social Development

Facilitating Speech, Language, and Communication Skills

Managing Challenging Behaviors

Planning Transitions to Support Inclusion

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