Deck 10: Creative Development Through the Curriculum

Question 1

Which statement about creativity is correct?

A) Some people do not possess the ability to be creative.
B) Creativity is a category of convergent thinking.
C) People are more likely to be creative if they are also flexible and curious.
D) Intelligence and creativity use the same type of mental computation.

Answer 1

People are more likely to be creative if they are also flexible and curious.

Question 2

Marcus provides his students with a variety of stuffed animals and animals figurines, and he encourages them to think of a concept that includes them all. Different groups come up with different ideas, such as "zoo," "toy store," and "TV nature show." This activity is an example of ______.

A) flexibility
B) convergent thinking
C) sensitivity
D) divergent thinking

Answer 2

convergent thinking

Question 3

Deandre hands out worksheets to his students. On the worksheets are a series of triangles. Deandre instructs his students to use these triangles to draw as many different things as they can in five minutes. This is an example of ______.

A) flexibility
B) convergent thinking
C) sensitivity
D) fluency

Answer 3

fluency

Question 4

Millie and Lucia are making collages. Lucia is cutting some blue paper into shapes for her collage, and in the process, she accidentally makes several short cuts into the edge of a small piece of shiny red paper. Millie is initially upset by this as she had planned to use the red paper whole. But, after a moment, she decides she likes how the cuts form a fringe along the edge, and she continues making small cuts down the length of the red paper before gluing it to her project. This is an example of ______.

A) flexibility
B) divergent thinking
C) sensitivity
D) fluency

Question 5

Carlos and his father are walking to the park when Carlos stops and picks up a slightly battered leaf. "Look, Papa! It looks like a fish!" Carlos is exhibiting ______.

A) convergence
B) discontinuity
C) sensitivity
D) fluency

Question 6

Which activity would primarily utilize linguistic intelligence?

A) playing the trumpet
B) writing a story
C) creating a sculpture
D) listening to a song

Question 7

Cara and Gilly are playing tag. What type of intelligence are they using while doing this?

A) bodily kinesthetic intelligence
B) musical intelligence
C) naturalistic intelligence
D) logico-mathematical intelligence

Question 8

Which activity would primarily utilize visual-spatial intelligence?

A) singing a song
B) playing the drums
C) painting a picture
D) listening to a story

Question 9

Pablo likes to draw and has a talent for combining colors and shapes in appealing ways. Pablo's ability to do this displays ______ intelligence.

A) musical
B) visual-spatial
C) naturalistic
D) linguistic

Question 10

What does STEAM stand for??

A) sociology, technology, economics, arts, and medicine
B) school, teaching, education, academics, and mastery
C) sculpture, tapestry, electronic, animation, and mosaic
D) science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics

Question 11

Which statement about environments and children's creativity is correct?

A) Whether or not an environment is creative depends wholly on its physical arrangement.
B) Fostering a creative environment requires attitudes of encouragement and acceptance.
C) A variety of art materials must be made available for an environment to be creative.
D) Creative environments exist primarily in the subconscious of children.

Question 12

How can teachers foster creativity in their students?

A) by encouraging children to use only the color combinations and shapes present in nature
B) by rewarding children for perfectly replicating a model provided by the teacher
C) by requiring children to stick within certain accepted parameters with their art
D) by encouraging flexible thinking and accepting children's unique responses

Question 13

Maria is using watercolor paints at preschool. She says, "I wonder what will happen if I mix the blue and red?" What part of the creativity process is Maria engaged in?

A) experimenting
B) enjoying the sensory experience
C) communicating
D) reliving experiences

Question 14

Tanisha is finger painting and says, "The paint is all slippery! It's fun to run my hand across it really fast!" What part of the creativity process is Tanisha engaged in?

A) working out fears
B) communicating
C) experimenting
D) enjoying the sensory experience

Question 15

Daniel crouches down with his knees near his ears, straightens and jumps forward, and finally returns to a squatting position. He repeats the process and yells to his friends, "Look! I'm a frog!" What part of the creativity process is Daniel engaged in?

A) working out fears
B) reliving experiences
C) communicating
D) experimenting

Question 16

Cinthia says to her stuffed bear, "It's almost time for bed, but first you have to have a bath! I always take a bath before bed." What part of the creativity process is Cinthia engaged in?

A) working out fears
B) reliving experiences
C) communicating
D) experimenting

Question 17

Hamid likes playing with blocks because he can use them to do a lot of different things. Sometimes he builds houses. Other times, the bigger blocks represent friends who play together. And sometimes, Hamid simply enjoys sorting the blocks into different groups or arranging them by size. These blocks are an example of a(n) ______ material.

A) single-purpose
B) manipulative
C) open-ended
D) technological

Question 18

What is one trait of a creative classroom?

A) It presents children with a new art medium each day.
B) It avoids ambiguous materials that do not have a clear purpose.
C) It is clearly organized so students know where they can engage in activities.
D) It provides children with a different art activity each day.

Question 19

Which statement about technology and creativity is true?

A) Some technological tools can support and enhance children's creativity.
B) Technology is generally the antithesis of creativity in children.
C) Due to their expense and complexity, technological tools should not be used by children.
D) Although technology can help preserve children's art, it should otherwise be avoided.

Question 20

Psychoanalytic theory asserts that children's art ______.

A) arises from and reflects their emotions
B) is based on what they see in front of them
C) reflects their memories of people, places, and things
D) results from their familiarity with a subject

Question 21

Psychoanalytic theory is best demonstrated by which example?

A) Morgan paints broad swirls in bright yellow and green because she is happy.
B) Jose shapes play dough into a dog meant to represent his yellow lab, Ruff.
C) Devonte draws a picture of the big willow tree he sees through the classroom window.
D) Arjun uses blue and red crayons to draw as many circles as he can fit on his paper.

Question 22

Perceptual theory is best demonstrated by which example?

A) Chris uses black and red markers to scribble a big thunder cloud because he is angry.
B) Lily uses potter's clay to build a man wearing a hat and holding a beachball.
C) Amalia uses crayons to draw a picture of the car she sees outside the classroom window.
D) Miguel paints a series of brightly-colored rectangles.

Question 23

The concept behind cognitive theories is best demonstrated by which example?

A) Miri draws a pattern of triangles and squares in a wide variety of colors.
B) Belle decides to paint a picture of the landscape photograph on the classroom wall.
C) Shawn has several cats, so he draws an orange cat with whiskers and pointed ears.
D) Keisha is feeling sad and uses gray and blue markers to draw a lonely tree.

Question 24

The concept behind developmental theories is best demonstrated by which example?

A) Basha paints a picture of her classroom, including the desks, bookshelves, and art space.
B) Ulli draws a happy sun and smiling animals using bright, bold colors because she is happy.
C) Darren draws a picture of his parents in front of their new house.
D) A year ago, Cassie's drawings were mostly scribbles, but now she can draw actual shapes.

Question 25

The children in Reggio Emilia programs ______.

A) produce art that is more mature and complex than that of children in other programs
B) spend almost 90 percent of the school day working on self-directed art projects
C) are not introduced to art until they are in middle school
D) use a different kind of art material each day to help them become well-rounded

Question 26

Yessica was enrolled in a Reggio Emilia school when she was only two years old. Now she is four. Which statement is most likely true about Yessica?

A) Yessica is highly skilled in all of the main forms of artistic expression, including painting, drawing, sculpting, and pottery.
B) Yessica has advanced art skills, but she has had almost no exposure to other educational topics.
C) Yessica, like her classmates, is given a designated time for art each day.
D) Yessica's art skills are more advanced than those of her same-age cousin Mateo, who attends a different preschool.

Question 27

Isidro asks his student Mari, "What did you do to make this art piece?" Which of Margaret Johnson's question categories would this question most likely fit into?

A) knowledge
B) materials
C) process
D) the future

Question 28

Which statement about aesthetics is true?

A) Aesthetics refers to the materials used to create a piece of art.
B) Teachers who display aesthetic appreciation can help their students find it in the world around them.
C) Aesthetics specifically involves being sensitive to and appreciating natural beauty.
D) The stated primary focus of the Reggio Emilia curriculum is to create aesthetic appreciation in families.

Question 29

Which art medium is both easy for children with limited fine motor skills to use and relatively neat?

A) watercolors
B) collage
C) crayons
D) fingerpainting

Question 30

Kiyoko is looking for a medium that will allow her students to create bright, vibrant images without a lot of mess or physical effort. Which of these media would best fit Kiyoko's purposes?

A) markers
B) printmaking
C) chalk
D) tempera paint

Question 31

Which statement about tempera paint is true?

A) Painting with tempera paint is often done using an easel and large brushes.
B) Use of tempera paint requires finer control than that needed for watercolors.
C) The powder form of tempera is much more expensive than the premixed liquid.
D) Tempera paint does not make a good medium for fingerpainting.

Question 32

Tirza gives her preschool students a variety of leaves she has collected. The children then choose a leaf and either dip one side in paint or use a paintbrush to spread paint on one side of the leaf. Once this is done, they press the leaf, paint side down, to a piece of paper and then remove it, leaving behind a leaf-shaped mark. Tirza's class is participating in ______.

A) collage
B) printmaking
C) sculpture
D) fingerpainting

Question 33

Rashida has picked up a ball of play dough. She knows she wants to shape it into a cat, so she begins by making the head with pointed ears. Rashida is most likely about ______ years old.

A) two
B) three
C) four
D) five

Question 34

Kirsten would like to do an art activity with her students that will help reinforce their awareness of shape, color, and texture. Which medium would best help her do this?

A) collage
B) printmaking
C) play dough
D) painting

Question 35

Woodworking for children ______.

A) should be avoided until age five
B) involves soft wood and basic tools like hammers
C) should not involve the use of nails or saws
D) primarily focuses on the use of screws and screwdrivers

Question 36

Which statement about music and children is true?

A) Around age four, children begin experimenting with simple rhythm instruments.
B) Children are aware of and respond to music even in infancy.
C) By the time they are one year old, children understand simple rhythms.
D) Parents should avoid singing made-up songs to young children.

Question 37

Around five years of age, children begin to ______.

A) gain control over their singing voices
B) enjoy songs and dances that have rules
C) experiment with instruments
D) read and compose music

Question 38

Marla wants to help her young students learn about pitch. To do this, she would most likely play a song and instruct students to ______.

A) clap their hands faster or slower as the song speeds up or slows down
B) raise or lower their hands as the song's notes get higher or lower
C) describe how listening to a song or passage of music makes them feel
D) work on memorizing the lyrics to a song

Question 39

Kelvin is teaching his students a short, new song. First, he teaches them the words to the whole song. Then he teaches them the melody using his guitar. Then he asks the class to sing along with him, but almost all of them are lost and stop singing after the first few notes. What did Kelvin do wrong?

A) He taught the melody and words separately.
B) He failed to break the song into sections.
C) He used a guitar, which makes it difficult to observe reactions.
D) He did not know the song well before teaching it.

Question 40

Which statement about children and singing is true?

A) Teachers should have children spend time singing all communication.
B) Repetitive songs quickly bore children and make them dislike music.
C) Children will sing spontaneously when they are relaxed.
D) Once children learn a song thoroughly, the class should stop singing it.

Question 41

Which of the following is considered a melodic instrument?

A) xylophone
B) tambourine
C) drum
D) ukulele

Question 42

Children are most commonly exposed to ______.

A) melodic instruments, such as horns
B) wind instruments, such as recorders
C) rhythm instruments, such as drums
D) accompanying instruments, such as pianos

Question 43

Which statement about movement and music is true?

A) Due to the risk of injury, music in educational settings should be experienced without movement.
B) Activities involving music and movement can help children form spatial concepts.
C) Children begin to exhibit deliberate, dancelike moves around the age of two years old.
D) Movement to music should be introduced only after children understand rhythm.

Question 44

Which statement about creativity and infants is true?

A) Creativity is a skill that parents must teach infants.
B) Infants are naturally creative and will use materials in unique ways.
C) Infants need little time with new art materials to master their use.
D) Creativity in infants is limited to basic manipulation of the physical world.

Question 45

Which statement about art activities and babies is true?

A) Art activities for babies should focus on the product rather than the process.
B) Babies are adaptable and should immediately be given a variety of art activities.
C) Babies tend to particularly enjoy messy activities.
D) Art activities are too complex to be appropriate for babies.

Question 46

When do children generally begin responding to music in their environment?

A) as infants
B) as toddlers
C) when they begin speaking
D) during primary school

Question 47

One of the main tasks of infants and toddlers is to ______.

A) memorize concepts and information
B) create an understanding about the world
C) separate emotionally from their caregivers
D) learn to speak five- and six-word sentences

Question 48

Which statement about creativity and school-age children is true?

A) Once children begin formal education, the focus shifts to more creative endeavors.
B) Most school-age children lose their inclination for creative activities.
C) As school-age children develop greater cognitive skills, they also develop creatively.
D) School-age children understand the importance of keeping reading and math skills separate from creative skills.

Question 49

For children with social, behavioral, or emotional disorders, art activities ______.

A) are generally inappropriate because they may be upsetting
B) provide a source of disruption that hinders learning
C) can be an acceptable way of expressing emotions
D) should focus on a good product rather than the process

Question 50

For children with cognitive delays, art activities ______.

A) are generally inappropriate due to their complexity
B) are too distracting for regular participation
C) will require adaptive equipment
D) should focus on the process rather than the product

Question 51

Jamila would like to create an atmosphere that helps promote creativity in her son, Ayaan. To do this, Jamila should ______.

A) teach Ayaan that it is his role as a male to play sports and pursue masculine interests
B) give Ayaan a handheld gaming device, but make sure to buy only math and spelling games
C) teach Ayaan that adults have the final say in all matters and should not be questioned
D) provide Ayaan with markers and plenty of blank paper for drawing

Question 52

Which scenario would most likely encourage creativity?

A) Brad draws a purple chicken with orange spots, and his teacher laughs and says, "That's not how chickens look."
B) Eli is playing with a doll, but his father snatches it away and says, "Dolls are for girls."
C) Marina's mother says, "Painting is too messy for a car ride, but you can bring your crayons and paper instead."
D) Kelis has been raised to believe that adults are always right and never to be questioned.

Question 53

Which type of toy would best promote creativity in children?

A) puzzles
B) coloring books
C) video game systems
D) building blocks

Question 54

Which statement about electronic media is true?

A) On average, children spend more than 50 hours per week watching television.
B) Watching television is a passive activity that does not stimulate creative thinking.
C) Electronic games are good for stimulating creativity in children.
D) Television tends to promote broad views that promote constructive thinking.

Question 55

Which statement about electronic toys is true?

A) Electronic toys help infant development because they require less cognition.
B) In general, electronic toys stimulate children's creativity more than older toys do.
C) More imagination is required by electronic toys than by the toys of 30 years ago.
D) Electronic toys generally encourage more passive reactions than traditional toys do.

Question 56

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that ______.

A) children over the age of two watch a maximum of one to two hours of television per day
B) parents do not allow children under the age of six to watch television at all
C) children watch at least one hour of educational or informative programing each day
D) parents use television programming as a way of broadening their children's minds

Question 57

Information about a school's creativity philosophy should ______.

A) be communicated only if a problem arises
B) be worded vaguely to avoid creating a too-narrow focus
C) be communicated to families when they enroll their children
D) include information about how letter grades are given for art projects

Question 58

Teachers can help all parents appreciate their children's art work by ______.

A) focusing on how the children's work is appropriate for their age
B) awarding prizes to the very best art pieces
C) strictly limiting the number of art projects sent home with the children
D) providing letter grades for art projects

Question 59

The marks and scribbles that young children make ______.

A) should not be labeled art to avoid confusion
B) have value as a precursor to writing
C) are generally a sign of low intelligence
D) are a sign of restlessness and should be discouraged

Question 60

When it comes to media, schools should ______.

A) incorporate it into their daily curriculum
B) stay silent to avoid conflicts with parents
C) institute a no-media policy for students while at home
D) share their philosophy on media with families

Question 61

People who are flexible and curious are more likely to display creativity.

Question 62

Divergent thinking involves narrowing many ideas into one point.

Question 63

Visual-spatial intelligence is the ability to manipulate and portray visual images.

Question 64

Being creative always involves producing something, such as a picture or song.

Question 65

A set of blocks is an example of a single-purpose material.

Question 66

Technological tools can be used to support children's creativity.

Question 67

Perceptual theory proposes that children will focus on drawing the most important elements of the things they see.

Question 68

The first stage in the evolution of children's drawing according to Piaget is the preschematic stage.

Question 69

Tempera paints are thick and usually given to children only after they have mastered the use of watercolors.

Question 70

For children under five years old, screwdrivers are better tools than hammers.

Question 71

Children should be discouraged from altering the materials they are given to use in collage.

Question 72

Even the youngest babies are aware of and will respond to music.

Question 73

To improve student listening, teachers must use formal listening activities.

Question 74

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends against using art activities for children under one year old.

Question 75

Providing children with open-ended materials and surrounding them with examples of creative works will foster creativity.

Question 76

Having children replicate adult-created art will help them become more creative.

Question 77

A video game is more stimulating creatively than a set of building blocks is.

Question 78

The American Academy of Pediatrics argues that children should not be allowed to watch television until they are at least five years old.

Question 79

Sending completed art projects home with children provides confirmation that children are being productive at school.

Question 80

Teachers should help families look past children's scribbles and instead focus on their representational art products.