Deck 9: Cognitive and Language Development: Literacy, Mathematics, and Science Activities

Question 1

Terms used in completion questions:
assistive technology
classification
cognitive development
communication
language development
literacy
mathematics
science
scientific inquiry
technology
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__________ is the ability to relate feelings and ideas through verbal response.

Answer 1

Communication

Question 2

Terms used in completion questions:
assistive technology
classification
cognitive development
communication
language development
literacy
mathematics
science
scientific inquiry
technology
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Reading and writing skills and the early exposure to print and word awareness is called __________ and will benefit young children when experiences are appropriate and positive.

Answer 2

literacy

Question 3

How do teachers encourage a child's verbal fluency?

A) By writing down what the child says about an activity or experience.
B) By including dictation in an art activity, such as fingerpainting.
C) By asking the child if she wants her comments written down.
D) all of the above

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Terms used in completion questions:
assistive technology
classification
cognitive development
communication
language development
literacy
mathematics
science
scientific inquiry
technology
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Information about the world divided into two fields (biological and physical) includes study about growing and living elements and causes and effects of matter, energy, and space is referred to as __________.

Question 5

Terms used in completion questions:
assistive technology
classification
cognitive development
communication
language development
literacy
mathematics
science
scientific inquiry
technology
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__________ is the curriculum area of learning about numbers, size, sequence, quantity, and so on; it encourages exploration and discovery about arranging, comparing, ordering, and measuring.

Question 6

A language-rich environment stimulates the formation of children's communication skills. Teachers can support children's communication skill development by:

A) answering requests and questions that are clearly delivered by the children.
B) listening to every child and encouraging them to listen.
C) limiting responses to the objects that are currently part of the curriculum theme.
D) inviting discussion and conversations during group times rather than throughout the day.

Question 7

When teachers successfully integrate curriculum areas with activities, children engage in more and more experiences with possible outcomes, including:

A) progress of their cognitive growth.
B) emergence of their critical thinking skills.
C) ability to make meaningful choices.
D) all of the above

Question 8

Teachers and program administrations participate in the selection of appropriate technology and software by:

A) matching the software to the technical literacy level of the staff because they will be assisting the children.
B) matching the content to the developmental age of the enrolled children.
C) selecting software that holds the children's attention and sustain their involvement for a minimum of 24 minutes per session.
D) selecting merchandise that gives the most feedback to the children so that they can monitor their own progress.

Question 9

Terms used in completion questions:
assistive technology
classification
cognitive development
communication
language development
literacy
mathematics
science
scientific inquiry
technology
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Acquisition of communication skills, which influences thinking and is a cognitive achievement, is referred to as __________.

Question 10

When children develop communication skills they may:

A) listen, observe, and often recall or remember.
B) stop answering all questions.
C) avoid discussions with the other children in the program.
D) rarely express their feelings.

Question 11

Two important implications for early childhood curriculum include that experiences that support early brain development of young children. The experiences should include:

A) carefully sequenced lessons designed to meet school objectives.
B) provocative experiences that depend on teacher-timed activities.
C) ample interaction with appropriately responsive adults.
D) both B and C

Question 12

Terms used in completion questions:
assistive technology
classification
cognitive development
communication
language development
literacy
mathematics
science
scientific inquiry
technology
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The tools such as computers, iPhones, and digital cameras that provide access to information and enable production of multimedia projects are considered part of __________.

Question 13

The International Reading Association and the National Association for the Education of Young Children, in a joint position paper, points out to teachers and families that:

A) knowing the sounds associated with printed letters is the most important activity.
B) writing first names, or even isolated letters, is the most important activity.
C) reading aloud to children is the most important activity.
D) teaching specific ideas and concepts is the most important activity.

Question 14

The mathematics program for children ages three to five years requires:

A) hands-on resources that are routinely rotated.
B) places to use, store, distribute, and replace the materials and manipulatives.
C) materials organized and displayed on low, accessible shelving.
D) all of the above

Question 15

Teachers can create relevant mathematics activities by:

A) responding to children's comments that only relate to mathematical concepts.
B) supporting meaningful discovery that takes children beyond simple observation of objects.
C) clarifying misconceptions with written review and immediate redirection to another curriculum area.
D) introducing daily and ongoing experiences to focus on counting aloud.

Question 16

Terms used in completion questions:
assistive technology
classification
cognitive development
communication
language development
literacy
mathematics
science
scientific inquiry
technology
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__________ can be used by children with special needs to perform functions that might otherwise be difficult or impossible.

Question 17

Terms used in completion questions:
assistive technology
classification
cognitive development
communication
language development
literacy
mathematics
science
scientific inquiry
technology
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__________ is growth of knowledge and understanding, including mental and intellectual abilities. Language acquisition is categorized within this area.

Question 18

Mathematics as a curriculum area throughout a well-planned and quality early childhood program can:

A) be enjoyable for the children but rarely for the teachers.
B) offer experiences about numbers as long as discovery is not included in the activity.
C) encourage inventiveness about numbers, sizes, weights, and time.
D) none of the above

Question 19

Terms used in completion questions:
assistive technology
classification
cognitive development
communication
language development
literacy
mathematics
science
scientific inquiry
technology
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__________ is another important skill in the science curriculum area. It helps children make sense out of objects ordering, grouping, and categorizing.

Question 20

Terms used in completion questions:
assistive technology
classification
cognitive development
communication
language development
literacy
mathematics
science
scientific inquiry
technology
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__________ can be fun and exciting when children observe cause and effect, natural events, and arrange materials in their environment.

Question 21

Thoroughly review how an activity about the post office would provide children with experiences to meet curriculum expectations for cognitive development.