Solutions
How does the body physically change? Correct Answer-The body becomes less top heavy
and baby fat decreases
How developed is the brain by age 6? Correct Answer-90%
Which lobes grow most during early childhood? Correct Answer-The frontal lobes
Describe brain lateralization Correct Answer-The left hemisphere is very active
What is handedness associated with? Correct Answer-Language
Cerebral dominace
What are calorie requirements for children? Correct Answer-2-3: 1300
4-5: 1800
Gross motor skills at 2 Correct Answer-Run in a straight line
Walk up stairs one at a time
, MTTC Early Childhood Exam with Complete
Solutions
Climb on furniture
Push and pull toys
Kick and throw balls with out falling
Gross motor skills at 3 Correct Answer-Run around obstacles
Walk up stairs
Stand and hop on one foot
Push/pull objects around obstacles
Kick and throw easily
Gross motor skills at 4 Correct Answer-Turn sharply when running
Walk down stairs
Better at hopping
Ride tricycle
Gross motor skills at 5 Correct Answer-Run on toes
Skillful climber
, MTTC Early Childhood Exam with Complete
Solutions
Balance on one foot
Skip on both feet
Hop forward
Catch ball with hands
Ride bike with training wheels
Fine motor skills at 3 Correct Answer-Put on simple clothing
Zip large zipper
Uses a spoon
Fine motor skills at 4 Correct Answer-Fastens large buttons
Serves food without help
Uses scissors
Copes lines and circles
"Tadpole" person
Fine motor skills at 5 Correct Answer-Uses a fork