OSAT 205 Exam Questions And
Correct Answers
The development of object permanence during the sensorimotor stage is
significant because it demonstrates that the child can
A filter out all but the essential sensory information of a physical item and then
select a response.
B begin to feel more relaxed and secure when away from his or her primary
caregivers.
C recognize the ability to make things happen by eliciting a consistent response
from a caregiver.
D maintain a symbolic representation of an item in memory even when it is out
of sight.
D maintain a symbolic representation of an item in memory even when it is out
of sight.
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
C. popularity-based cliques
D. fluid, heterogeneous gangs
,B. small, same-gender groups
The Reggio Emilia approach is an educational philosophy in which students.
A. are graded on assignments at an early age
B. are encouraged to act as their own teachers
C. are allowed to follow their own interests.
D. are encouraged to learn through play.
C. are allowed to follow their own interests.
A preschooler with dyspraxia would likely have the most difficulty with which
of the following activities?
A. sitting in a circle listening to a book being read
B. putting a puzzle together or working with small objects
C. retelling a story in front of the class
D. drinking from a cup without spilling
B. putting a puzzle together or working with small objects
A three-year-old child who is new to a preschool class often sits and observes
other children playing with the blocks and other toys, but does not usually
engage in the activities directly. The preschool teacher wishes to help the child
develop motivation to play with the toys in the classroom. Which of the
following strategies would be most effective for the teacher to implement first?
,A. asking the child which blocks are their favorite and encouraging them to focus
on building with those
B. giving the child some blocks to take home and requesting that they show their
parents how they play with the blocks at school
c. demonstrating various ways the blocks can be used to create different
structures and showing the child how to try some
D. introducing a reward chart and giving the child a sticker on the chart each time
they play with the blocks
c. demonstrating various ways the blocks can be used to create different
structures and showing the child how to try some
Which of the following behaviors 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 cookie,
because I feel very, very hungry.")
A. speaking in complete simple sentences (e.g., "I want a cookie.")
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
A observing the student during conversations with peers
A teacher who works with toddlers regularly engages children in oral word
games and encourages their spontaneous generation of nonsense words and
sentences that rhyme. These practices help lay the foundations for formal
reading and writing instruction primarily by
A. providing opportunities for teaching sound-symbol relationships
B fostering children's understanding of the alphabetic nature of English.
C. providing opportunities for pointing out simple English spelling patterns.
D. fostering children's enjoyment of language play
D. fostering children's enjoyment of language play
During an upcoming open house, a preschool teacher plans to give a brief
presentation to parents/guardians about ways to promote their children's
language development. Which of the following recommendations would be
most appropriate for the teacher to include in this presentation?
A. "Be sure that you establish and maintain eye contact with your children
whenever you speak with them.
B. "If your child points to an object that he or she wants, say the name of the
object and require your child to say the word in order to be given the obiect."
Correct Answers
The development of object permanence during the sensorimotor stage is
significant because it demonstrates that the child can
A filter out all but the essential sensory information of a physical item and then
select a response.
B begin to feel more relaxed and secure when away from his or her primary
caregivers.
C recognize the ability to make things happen by eliciting a consistent response
from a caregiver.
D maintain a symbolic representation of an item in memory even when it is out
of sight.
D maintain a symbolic representation of an item in memory even when it is out
of sight.
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
C. popularity-based cliques
D. fluid, heterogeneous gangs
,B. small, same-gender groups
The Reggio Emilia approach is an educational philosophy in which students.
A. are graded on assignments at an early age
B. are encouraged to act as their own teachers
C. are allowed to follow their own interests.
D. are encouraged to learn through play.
C. are allowed to follow their own interests.
A preschooler with dyspraxia would likely have the most difficulty with which
of the following activities?
A. sitting in a circle listening to a book being read
B. putting a puzzle together or working with small objects
C. retelling a story in front of the class
D. drinking from a cup without spilling
B. putting a puzzle together or working with small objects
A three-year-old child who is new to a preschool class often sits and observes
other children playing with the blocks and other toys, but does not usually
engage in the activities directly. The preschool teacher wishes to help the child
develop motivation to play with the toys in the classroom. Which of the
following strategies would be most effective for the teacher to implement first?
,A. asking the child which blocks are their favorite and encouraging them to focus
on building with those
B. giving the child some blocks to take home and requesting that they show their
parents how they play with the blocks at school
c. demonstrating various ways the blocks can be used to create different
structures and showing the child how to try some
D. introducing a reward chart and giving the child a sticker on the chart each time
they play with the blocks
c. demonstrating various ways the blocks can be used to create different
structures and showing the child how to try some
Which of the following behaviors 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 cookie,
because I feel very, very hungry.")
A. speaking in complete simple sentences (e.g., "I want a cookie.")
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
A observing the student during conversations with peers
A teacher who works with toddlers regularly engages children in oral word
games and encourages their spontaneous generation of nonsense words and
sentences that rhyme. These practices help lay the foundations for formal
reading and writing instruction primarily by
A. providing opportunities for teaching sound-symbol relationships
B fostering children's understanding of the alphabetic nature of English.
C. providing opportunities for pointing out simple English spelling patterns.
D. fostering children's enjoyment of language play
D. fostering children's enjoyment of language play
During an upcoming open house, a preschool teacher plans to give a brief
presentation to parents/guardians about ways to promote their children's
language development. Which of the following recommendations would be
most appropriate for the teacher to include in this presentation?
A. "Be sure that you establish and maintain eye contact with your children
whenever you speak with them.
B. "If your child points to an object that he or she wants, say the name of the
object and require your child to say the word in order to be given the obiect."
