Question 1

Young children need to develop skills of recognizing and solving problems that come their way.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Define seriation.

Accepted Answer

Seriation is defined as puttin

Question 3

In national standards for science education,science content is grouped into the following categories

Accepted Answer

A) classification,patterning,and seriation. 
B) physical science and biological science. 
C) botany and philosophy. 
D) physical science,life science,and earth and space science. 
A) classification,patterning,and seriation. 
B) physical science and biological science. 
C) botany and philosophy. 
D) physical science,life science,and earth and space science.

Question 4

The goal of helping children become lifelong learners is an important one.But how do we accomplish this? What can we do to promote this in children?

Accepted Answer

Although children tend to be naturally c

Question 5

The scientific process includes all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) organizing the materials needed for the investigation. 
B) collecting data. 
C) generating possible solutions. 
D) sharing conclusions with others. 
A) organizing the materials needed for the investigation. 
B) collecting data. 
C) generating possible solutions. 
D) sharing conclusions with others.

Question 6

Recognizing patterning is considered an important skill in learning mathematics.Can you identify patterns in mathematics that you recognize?

Accepted Answer

Patterning leads to the abilit

Question 7

Describe a good example of a chemistry experience for the early care and education environment.

Accepted Answer

Chemistry experiments most app

Question 8

Which of the following items is not one of the four characteristics of children based on the constructivist approach?

Accepted Answer

A) Young children are theory builders. 
B) Cognition requires a foundation of physical knowledge. 
C) Children acquire increasing dependency on the adults in their world. 
D) Young children are social beings. 
A) Young children are theory builders. 
B) Cognition requires a foundation of physical knowledge. 
C) Children acquire increasing dependency on the adults in their world. 
D) Young children are social beings.

Question 9

While constructivist learning is essential to early education,is it always necessary for children to learn in this manner? Can you give examples of situations in which constructivist learning isn't necessary or even best?

Accepted Answer

While constructivist learning is indeed

Question 10

Through manipulation and discovery,young children can make mathematical connections to real issues exploring all of the following concepts except

Accepted Answer

A) classification. 
B) seriation. 
C) patterning. 
D) letter recognition. 
A) classification. 
B) seriation. 
C) patterning. 
D) letter recognition.

Question 11

Why is objectivity difficult for children during the early years?

Accepted Answer

Objectivity is difficult for y

Question 12

An example of _______________ math skills gives children the ability to put objects or ideas into groups.

Accepted Answer

A) assessment 
B) geometry 
C) classification 
D) linear measurement 
A) assessment 
B) geometry 
C) classification 
D) linear measurement

Question 13

Rote memorization of information,if the primary focus of the learning process in early learning,can effect a child's development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of an early childhood experience that can help children learn about others?

Accepted Answer

A) Mr.Abraham,a preschool teacher,ignores children's questions about blended families when they realize that a classmate lives with his stepmother and biological father. 
B) The local child care center has books that represent only the dominant culture's way of living. 
C) Banan's father reads a story about Ramadan and discusses their family's practices so her classmates understand the importance of fasting during this time period. 
D) A federally funded program serves food that reflects only one culture's diet. 
A) Mr.Abraham,a preschool teacher,ignores children's questions about blended families when they realize that a classmate lives with his stepmother and biological father. 
B) The local child care center has books that represent only the dominant culture's way of living. 
C) Banan's father reads a story about Ramadan and discusses their family's practices so her classmates understand the importance of fasting during this time period. 
D) A federally funded program serves food that reflects only one culture's diet.

Question 15

Critical thinking refers to the child's ability to

Accepted Answer

A) examine data critically and determine what is useful in making specific decisions and what is not. 
B) recognize and then solve problems that come the child's way. 
C) organize and categorize information. 
D) love learning. 
A) examine data critically and determine what is useful in making specific decisions and what is not. 
B) recognize and then solve problems that come the child's way. 
C) organize and categorize information. 
D) love learning.

Question 16

Families are the children's first and best teachers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The development of critical thinking is an important goal for the cognitive curriculum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What is a home learning task?

Accepted Answer

Home learning tasks are tasks

Question 19

Failure is difficult for young children and should be avoided in scientific investigations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What should social studies learning in the early care and education classroom consist of? Give specific examples in your answer.

Accepted Answer

Social studies helps children understand

Young children need to develop skills of recognizing and solving problems that come their way.

Define seriation.

In national standards for science education,science content is grouped into the following categories

The goal of helping children become lifelong learners is an important one.But how do we accomplish this? What can we do to promote this in children?

The scientific process includes all of the following except:

Recognizing patterning is considered an important skill in learning mathematics.Can you identify patterns in mathematics that you recognize?

Describe a good example of a chemistry experience for the early care and education environment.

Which of the following items is not one of the four characteristics of children based on the constructivist approach?

While constructivist learning is essential to early education,is it always necessary for children to learn in this manner? Can you give examples of situations in which constructivist learning isn't necessary or even best?

Through manipulation and discovery,young children can make mathematical connections to real issues exploring all of the following concepts except

Why is objectivity difficult for children during the early years?

An example of _______________ math skills gives children the ability to put objects or ideas into groups.

Rote memorization of information,if the primary focus of the learning process in early learning,can effect a child's development.

Which of the following is an example of an early childhood experience that can help children learn about others?

Critical thinking refers to the child's ability to

Families are the children's first and best teachers.

The development of critical thinking is an important goal for the cognitive curriculum.

What is a home learning task?

Failure is difficult for young children and should be avoided in scientific investigations.

What should social studies learning in the early care and education classroom consist of? Give specific examples in your answer.

Overview of the Profession

Historical Contexts

Early Childhood Program Models

Understanding How a Child Develops and Learns

Play in Childhood

Guiding Young Children

Diversity and Young Children

Planning the Physical Environment: Indoors

Planning the Physical Environment: Outdoors

Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum

Health and Wellness

Supporting Emotional and Social Development

The Creative Arts

Technology and Young Children

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Exam 13: Mathematics,science,and Social Studies Learning

Young children need to develop skills of recognizing and solving problems that come their way.

Define seriation.

In national standards for science education,science content is grouped into the following categories

The goal of helping children become lifelong learners is an important one.But how do we accomplish this? What can we do to promote this in children?

The scientific process includes all of the following except:

Recognizing patterning is considered an important skill in learning mathematics.Can you identify patterns in mathematics that you recognize?

Describe a good example of a chemistry experience for the early care and education environment.

Which of the following items is not one of the four characteristics of children based on the constructivist approach?

While constructivist learning is essential to early education,is it always necessary for children to learn in this manner? Can you give examples of situations in which constructivist learning isn't necessary or even best?

Through manipulation and discovery,young children can make mathematical connections to real issues exploring all of the following concepts except

Why is objectivity difficult for children during the early years?

An example of _______________ math skills gives children the ability to put objects or ideas into groups.

Rote memorization of information,if the primary focus of the learning process in early learning,can effect a child's development.

Which of the following is an example of an early childhood experience that can help children learn about others?

Critical thinking refers to the child's ability to

Families are the children's first and best teachers.

The development of critical thinking is an important goal for the cognitive curriculum.

What is a home learning task?

Failure is difficult for young children and should be avoided in scientific investigations.

What should social studies learning in the early care and education classroom consist of? Give specific examples in your answer.

Overview of the Profession

Historical Contexts

Early Childhood Program Models

Understanding How a Child Develops and Learns

Play in Childhood

Guiding Young Children

Diversity and Young Children

Planning the Physical Environment: Indoors

Planning the Physical Environment: Outdoors

Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum

Health and Wellness

Supporting Emotional and Social Development

The Creative Arts

Technology and Young Children

Filters