OAE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
PRACTICE TEST. EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2026 VERIFIED.
Which of the following behaviors reflects an infants development of an understanding of object
permanence?
a. sucking on part of a handheld toy
b. switching a toy from hand to hand
c. watching a toy roll across a floor
d. searching for a toy under a blanket - ANS D.
Erik Erikson's psychosocial theory of development hypothesizes that, at the beginning of the
elementary school years, the primary conflict facing young children is that of:
a. industry vs. inferiority
b. intimacy vs. isolation
c. trust vs. mistrust
d. identity vs. role confusion - ANS A.
During which age span do young children typically first begin to demonstrate goal-directed
actions?
a. 0-2 years
b. 2-4 years
c. 4-6 years
d. 6-8 years - ANS A. .
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,Which of the following is most characteristic of the language development of a typical three-
year-old child?
a. speaking in complete simple sentences (e.g. "I want a cookie."
b. pointing to objects and uttering a single word (e.g. "Cookie")
c. combining two words together (e.g. "Want cookie")
d. speaking in complex sentences (e.g. "Please give me a chocolate cookies because I feel very
very hungry" - ANS A.
Which of the following is most important to address is a health and safety unit for
kindergarteners as they being the school year?
a. Reasons for respecting the safety rules established by teachers, administrators, and other
adults
b. Common causes of minor injuries that occur on the school playground
c. The different ways in which harmful household substances affect the body is ingested and
touched
d. Procedures for crossing streets, parking lots, and driveways and bus safety - ANS D.
A preschool teacher observes two three-year-olds playing silently side by side in a sandbox,
each building a castle. Which of the following would be the most appropriate conclusion for the
teacher to draw in regard to this behavior?
a. The children's play is advanced for their age and suggests that they may be gifted learners
b. The children's play falls within the developmentally appropriate range for preschoolers.
c. The children's play seems overly static and in need of intervention to stimulate greater
creativity
d. The children's play is typical of much younger children and suggests significant
developmental delays - ANS B.
Which of the following types of peer relationships is most characteristic of second-grade
students?
a. A single-exclusive friendship
b. Small, same-gender groups
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,c. Popularity-based cliques
d. Fluid, heterogeneous gangs - ANS B.
The curriculum in an early childhood program encourages young children to become engaged in
challenging activities that involve both planning and problem solving. This aspect of the
curriculum is most likely to promote the children's ability to:
a. Adjust easily to unexpected changes in the daily schedule
b. Perform in the highest percentile on mandated tests
c. Approach new learning experiences with confidence
d. Maintain focus and concentration during academic instruction - ANS C.
Which of the following would be the most effective method to use for monitoring the progress
of second-grade students in mathematics?
a. Administering a norm-referenced assessment midway through the school year
b. Conducting frequent curriculum-based assessments
c. Administering a dynamic skills assessment at the beginning of each instructional unit
d. Conducting a portfolio assessment at the end of the school year - ANS B.
Which of the following reflects the best use of a developmental screening checklist with
preschool children?
a. To create a profile of children's individual learning styles
b. To determine whether individual children are eligible for special education services
c. To identify children who are in need of more in-depth assessment in specific areas
d. To modify instructional strategies for children with developmental delays - ANS C.
Which of the following assessment adaptations would be the most appropriate to use with a
first-grade English language learner?
a. Using a standardize test with multiple subtests
b. Presenting material nonverbally
c. Beginning the test at a lower age level
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, d. Using culturally relevant materials - ANS D.
Which of the following assessment strategies would provide a kindergarten teacher with the
most comprehensive information about a student's oral language development?
a. Observing the student during conversations with peers
b. Asking the student several questions that require yes or no responses
c. Listening to the student recite the alphabet
d. Having the student read a list of sight words aloud - ANS A.
Which of the following is the most appropriate rationale for a team approach when assessing
young children?
a. Coordination of assessment results from a variety of disciplines increased the effectiveness of
instruction
b. Collaboration is an effective time-management strategy to complete evaluations quickly
c. Coordination of evaluations helps eliminate the need to recommend more in-depth
assessment
d. Collaboration among professional helps parents feel confident about the reliability of the
assessment results - ANS A.
A first-grade teacher is participating in an initial special education evaluation of a student in the
teacher's class. In addition to documenting the student's current level of academic
performance, the teacher would typically provide which of the following information to the
evaluation team?
a. Plans to involve the family in the student's instructional program at home
b. Documentation of the student's complete developmental and medical history
c. Plans to implement a new instructional strategy with the student
d. Documentation of the strategies and modifications to instruction that have been tried with
the student - ANS D.
Which of the following is an ethical responsibility of a preschool teacher regarding the
assessment of young children?
a. Conducting testing in the same environment consistently
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PRACTICE TEST. EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2026 VERIFIED.
Which of the following behaviors reflects an infants development of an understanding of object
permanence?
a. sucking on part of a handheld toy
b. switching a toy from hand to hand
c. watching a toy roll across a floor
d. searching for a toy under a blanket - ANS D.
Erik Erikson's psychosocial theory of development hypothesizes that, at the beginning of the
elementary school years, the primary conflict facing young children is that of:
a. industry vs. inferiority
b. intimacy vs. isolation
c. trust vs. mistrust
d. identity vs. role confusion - ANS A.
During which age span do young children typically first begin to demonstrate goal-directed
actions?
a. 0-2 years
b. 2-4 years
c. 4-6 years
d. 6-8 years - ANS A. .
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,Which of the following is most characteristic of the language development of a typical three-
year-old child?
a. speaking in complete simple sentences (e.g. "I want a cookie."
b. pointing to objects and uttering a single word (e.g. "Cookie")
c. combining two words together (e.g. "Want cookie")
d. speaking in complex sentences (e.g. "Please give me a chocolate cookies because I feel very
very hungry" - ANS A.
Which of the following is most important to address is a health and safety unit for
kindergarteners as they being the school year?
a. Reasons for respecting the safety rules established by teachers, administrators, and other
adults
b. Common causes of minor injuries that occur on the school playground
c. The different ways in which harmful household substances affect the body is ingested and
touched
d. Procedures for crossing streets, parking lots, and driveways and bus safety - ANS D.
A preschool teacher observes two three-year-olds playing silently side by side in a sandbox,
each building a castle. Which of the following would be the most appropriate conclusion for the
teacher to draw in regard to this behavior?
a. The children's play is advanced for their age and suggests that they may be gifted learners
b. The children's play falls within the developmentally appropriate range for preschoolers.
c. The children's play seems overly static and in need of intervention to stimulate greater
creativity
d. The children's play is typical of much younger children and suggests significant
developmental delays - ANS B.
Which of the following types of peer relationships is most characteristic of second-grade
students?
a. A single-exclusive friendship
b. Small, same-gender groups
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,c. Popularity-based cliques
d. Fluid, heterogeneous gangs - ANS B.
The curriculum in an early childhood program encourages young children to become engaged in
challenging activities that involve both planning and problem solving. This aspect of the
curriculum is most likely to promote the children's ability to:
a. Adjust easily to unexpected changes in the daily schedule
b. Perform in the highest percentile on mandated tests
c. Approach new learning experiences with confidence
d. Maintain focus and concentration during academic instruction - ANS C.
Which of the following would be the most effective method to use for monitoring the progress
of second-grade students in mathematics?
a. Administering a norm-referenced assessment midway through the school year
b. Conducting frequent curriculum-based assessments
c. Administering a dynamic skills assessment at the beginning of each instructional unit
d. Conducting a portfolio assessment at the end of the school year - ANS B.
Which of the following reflects the best use of a developmental screening checklist with
preschool children?
a. To create a profile of children's individual learning styles
b. To determine whether individual children are eligible for special education services
c. To identify children who are in need of more in-depth assessment in specific areas
d. To modify instructional strategies for children with developmental delays - ANS C.
Which of the following assessment adaptations would be the most appropriate to use with a
first-grade English language learner?
a. Using a standardize test with multiple subtests
b. Presenting material nonverbally
c. Beginning the test at a lower age level
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, d. Using culturally relevant materials - ANS D.
Which of the following assessment strategies would provide a kindergarten teacher with the
most comprehensive information about a student's oral language development?
a. Observing the student during conversations with peers
b. Asking the student several questions that require yes or no responses
c. Listening to the student recite the alphabet
d. Having the student read a list of sight words aloud - ANS A.
Which of the following is the most appropriate rationale for a team approach when assessing
young children?
a. Coordination of assessment results from a variety of disciplines increased the effectiveness of
instruction
b. Collaboration is an effective time-management strategy to complete evaluations quickly
c. Coordination of evaluations helps eliminate the need to recommend more in-depth
assessment
d. Collaboration among professional helps parents feel confident about the reliability of the
assessment results - ANS A.
A first-grade teacher is participating in an initial special education evaluation of a student in the
teacher's class. In addition to documenting the student's current level of academic
performance, the teacher would typically provide which of the following information to the
evaluation team?
a. Plans to involve the family in the student's instructional program at home
b. Documentation of the student's complete developmental and medical history
c. Plans to implement a new instructional strategy with the student
d. Documentation of the strategies and modifications to instruction that have been tried with
the student - ANS D.
Which of the following is an ethical responsibility of a preschool teacher regarding the
assessment of young children?
a. Conducting testing in the same environment consistently
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