FTCE PRE -KINDERGATEN/ PRIMARY K -
3 TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024/2025 GUARANTEED SUCCESS A teacher asks her students to compare and contrast two animals they saw at the zoo. This is an example of what level of bloom's taxonomy? Analysis Students studying for fractions manipulate "fraction blocks" cut to represent fractional parts to learn the concept of adding and subtracting fractions. Which level of development as described by Piaget does this activity demonstrate? Concrete Operational Stage According to Kohlberg, at which developmental level do children understand that good behavior is expected? Conventional Erikson's stages of development include all of the following except Late Childhood In Bronfenbrenner's organization of child development, t he family or classroom is considered a Microsystem One of Vygotsky's major contributions in the field of early childhood development is the concept of The Importance of play as a learning activity Which of the following is a component of the Constructivist learning theory? Students, teachers, and classmates establish knowledge cooperatively everyday Social and behavior theories of learning stress the importance of the social interaction of students that aid or inhibit learning A teacher becomes aware that a certain student's family is in a crisis situation. What is his or her best course of action? Report the crisis situation to school or civic authorities Which if the following is the best way to assist children from families with limited incomes? Cooperate with school administrators, and public officials to provide such assistance as a free lunch program and/or some academic assistance The teacher notices that the student's attention in the classroom is decreased. The student seems restless and unable to concentrate. Which of the following may be the cause of this change in behavior? (all of the above) a. the child is coming down with an illness, such as the flu. b. a problem has developed at home, such as divorce or abuse. c. the child has entered a perio d of rapid physical growth which distracts him or her from cognitive activity Which of the following is a symptom of an emotionally -neglected child? acts of jealousy or aggression toward other children. Which of the following is an important aspect of allowing and encouraging children's play? play teaches children cooperation and sharing What personal benefits can a young child obtain from play? (all of the above) a. development of motor skills, such as hand -eye coordination b. development of personal i nterests c. the ability to entertain himself or herself when alone Social development and cognitive development often progress together because all areas of development - physical, social, and cognitive are interrelated The concept of latent development is important for teachers because: developing skills may give clues for the next stage of instruction a student will need A flat or agitated expression coupled with incoherent speech is a major symptom of schizophrenia Which of the following actions are impo rtant for a teacher to create learning conditions for students with disabilities? (all of the above) a. use a child -centered approach to instruction b. help students identify their own learning needs c. structure learning experiences appropriate to the nee ds of the disabled student When a child begins to act violently, breaking things, and quarreling with other students, teachers should see this change in behavior as a sign of emotional difficulties If a child exhibits loss in cognitive thinking, social beh avior, and usual academic progress, the teacher should suspect that the child may be abusing drugs What makes a child eligible for special education services? having a diagnosed physical or emotional disability that has been evaluated professionally If a c hild demonstrates a lack of concentration in the classroom and also becomes easily agitated, he or she may be suffering from lack of sleep and/or nutrition At what age do children normally demonstrate a speech pattern that is 90% intelligible? Four years o ld If a child appears delayed in speech development, which of the following is the best course to follow? Use in -depth evaluations and early intervention to assist the child with language delays Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a child with emotional disturbance? lower academic performance social skills deficits aggressive behaviors exaggerated efforts to make friends exaggerated efforts to make friends How should the teacher best deal with an academically talented student who typically finished work ahead of other students and tends to get into mischief while waiting for others to finish? Assign the student an appealing task related to the subject area that requires creativity, research, and/or in-depth study of the subject, such as crea ting a play or making a collage The most important factor for the teacher to keep in mind when teaching students with disabilities is vary instructional pace and content to meet the specific needs of disabled students Seeking the appropriate method for mee ting the needs of a disabled student is most often initiated by the student's classroom teacher Involvement of parents in developing a student's IEP is essential because parents know their children's needs, and an IEP must be tailored to those needs What i s meant by the "least restrictive environment" policy of the IDEA? Students with disabilities must be educated in an environment appropriate to them and their non -disabled peers, often a regular classroom An IEP is a plan for assisting students in ways bey ond what the classroom teacher can provide A 504 plan differs from an IEP in that the 504 focuses on helping emotionally or physically disabled handicapped students Which of the following is NOT a reason for having a parent conference? the child's behavior is so difficult that the teacher wants the parents to withdraw the child from school What is the advantage of placing students in community organizations like the ASB (Associated Student Body) or the PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association)?
3 TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024/2025 GUARANTEED SUCCESS A teacher asks her students to compare and contrast two animals they saw at the zoo. This is an example of what level of bloom's taxonomy? Analysis Students studying for fractions manipulate "fraction blocks" cut to represent fractional parts to learn the concept of adding and subtracting fractions. Which level of development as described by Piaget does this activity demonstrate? Concrete Operational Stage According to Kohlberg, at which developmental level do children understand that good behavior is expected? Conventional Erikson's stages of development include all of the following except Late Childhood In Bronfenbrenner's organization of child development, t he family or classroom is considered a Microsystem One of Vygotsky's major contributions in the field of early childhood development is the concept of The Importance of play as a learning activity Which of the following is a component of the Constructivist learning theory? Students, teachers, and classmates establish knowledge cooperatively everyday Social and behavior theories of learning stress the importance of the social interaction of students that aid or inhibit learning A teacher becomes aware that a certain student's family is in a crisis situation. What is his or her best course of action? Report the crisis situation to school or civic authorities Which if the following is the best way to assist children from families with limited incomes? Cooperate with school administrators, and public officials to provide such assistance as a free lunch program and/or some academic assistance The teacher notices that the student's attention in the classroom is decreased. The student seems restless and unable to concentrate. Which of the following may be the cause of this change in behavior? (all of the above) a. the child is coming down with an illness, such as the flu. b. a problem has developed at home, such as divorce or abuse. c. the child has entered a perio d of rapid physical growth which distracts him or her from cognitive activity Which of the following is a symptom of an emotionally -neglected child? acts of jealousy or aggression toward other children. Which of the following is an important aspect of allowing and encouraging children's play? play teaches children cooperation and sharing What personal benefits can a young child obtain from play? (all of the above) a. development of motor skills, such as hand -eye coordination b. development of personal i nterests c. the ability to entertain himself or herself when alone Social development and cognitive development often progress together because all areas of development - physical, social, and cognitive are interrelated The concept of latent development is important for teachers because: developing skills may give clues for the next stage of instruction a student will need A flat or agitated expression coupled with incoherent speech is a major symptom of schizophrenia Which of the following actions are impo rtant for a teacher to create learning conditions for students with disabilities? (all of the above) a. use a child -centered approach to instruction b. help students identify their own learning needs c. structure learning experiences appropriate to the nee ds of the disabled student When a child begins to act violently, breaking things, and quarreling with other students, teachers should see this change in behavior as a sign of emotional difficulties If a child exhibits loss in cognitive thinking, social beh avior, and usual academic progress, the teacher should suspect that the child may be abusing drugs What makes a child eligible for special education services? having a diagnosed physical or emotional disability that has been evaluated professionally If a c hild demonstrates a lack of concentration in the classroom and also becomes easily agitated, he or she may be suffering from lack of sleep and/or nutrition At what age do children normally demonstrate a speech pattern that is 90% intelligible? Four years o ld If a child appears delayed in speech development, which of the following is the best course to follow? Use in -depth evaluations and early intervention to assist the child with language delays Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a child with emotional disturbance? lower academic performance social skills deficits aggressive behaviors exaggerated efforts to make friends exaggerated efforts to make friends How should the teacher best deal with an academically talented student who typically finished work ahead of other students and tends to get into mischief while waiting for others to finish? Assign the student an appealing task related to the subject area that requires creativity, research, and/or in-depth study of the subject, such as crea ting a play or making a collage The most important factor for the teacher to keep in mind when teaching students with disabilities is vary instructional pace and content to meet the specific needs of disabled students Seeking the appropriate method for mee ting the needs of a disabled student is most often initiated by the student's classroom teacher Involvement of parents in developing a student's IEP is essential because parents know their children's needs, and an IEP must be tailored to those needs What i s meant by the "least restrictive environment" policy of the IDEA? Students with disabilities must be educated in an environment appropriate to them and their non -disabled peers, often a regular classroom An IEP is a plan for assisting students in ways bey ond what the classroom teacher can provide A 504 plan differs from an IEP in that the 504 focuses on helping emotionally or physically disabled handicapped students Which of the following is NOT a reason for having a parent conference? the child's behavior is so difficult that the teacher wants the parents to withdraw the child from school What is the advantage of placing students in community organizations like the ASB (Associated Student Body) or the PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association)?
