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Child Development Practice Exam Fully
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Routines are an important part of the day for prekindergarten children. Which of the following is an
accurate statement about classroom routines? - Answer Routines should match the child's stage of
development.
Explanation: Routines should match the child's stage of development, supporting children's developing
abilities to do things on their own. Routines should not be too complicated for preschoolers to learn and
remember.
Which of the following teacher actions will support collaboration with families of diverse backgrounds? -
Answer Make the classroom a welcome environment.
Explanation: Teachers want parents to feel comfortable interacting at school.
Kindergarten students in Mrs. Garcia's class received small cups of water to use in a science lesson. Mrs.
Garcia measured the water in front of the students, providing each group with a 1/2 cup. The containers
used to hold the water vary in size, and some of the first graders begin to complain that they got less
water than the others. This complaint suggests the students- - Answer have not yet developed an
understanding of conservation of mass.
Explanation: Students in this scenario lack an understanding of conservation of mass. Jean Piaget noted
that until children reach the concrete operational stage of cognitive development, around age six or
seven, they cannot understand or apply the concept of conservation of mass. A child who has developed
these skills understands that a liquid remains the same even if its arrangement or appearance changes.
Children develop strategies to cope with and to manage daily stressors. Children with these skills have
developed- - Answer emotional resilience.
, Explanation: Emotional resilience includes skills that enhance the ability to adapt well to adversity,
trauma, tragedy, threats, or even significant sources of stress. Teachers can help students develop
resilience to manage stress and feelings of anxiety and uncertainty.
The English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) include K-12 Speaking and Listening Standards, K-1
Reading and Writing Standards, and 2-12 Reading and Writing Standards. Which statement reflects the
rationale for the framework? - Answer The ELPS separate K-1 Reading and Writing Standards because
all students in K-1 are learning to read and write; not just Els.
Explanation: The ELPS are intentionally designed to separate K-1 Reading and Writing Standards because
all students in K-1 are learning to read and write. Districts should provide extensive training and ongoing
foundational second language acquisition instruction to ELLs in Grade 3 or higher who are at the
beginning or intermediate level of English language proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and/or
writing as determined by the state's English language proficiency assessment system.
A parent of a first grader is upset about her daughter Lily's achievement and has requested a conference
with Mrs. Jackson. Which of the following responses reflects the most appropriate response? - Answer
I would be happy to meet with you at your convenience. What are times before or after school that work
for you?
Explanation: The teacher is openly positive to communication and provides the parent some flexibility in
meeting times (before or after school).
Mr. Martinez observes aggressive behavior from a new student in his first-grade class. The child uses
inappropriate language and gets into altercations with other children. Which of the following actions
would be an appropriate way for Mr. Martinez to respond to the situation? - Answer Mr. Martinez
should set up a conference with the child's parents to gain insight into the issue.
Explanation: The teacher must first meet with the parent/guardians to gain insight regarding the issue.
The child is new to the school, so it is important the teacher meet with the parents regardless, to
promote a teacher/parent partnership.
Which of the following strategies is most effective in promoting positive social behaviors in five-year-old
children? - Answer Initiating the modeling of activities where students practice social skills.
Child Development Practice Exam Fully
Solved.
Routines are an important part of the day for prekindergarten children. Which of the following is an
accurate statement about classroom routines? - Answer Routines should match the child's stage of
development.
Explanation: Routines should match the child's stage of development, supporting children's developing
abilities to do things on their own. Routines should not be too complicated for preschoolers to learn and
remember.
Which of the following teacher actions will support collaboration with families of diverse backgrounds? -
Answer Make the classroom a welcome environment.
Explanation: Teachers want parents to feel comfortable interacting at school.
Kindergarten students in Mrs. Garcia's class received small cups of water to use in a science lesson. Mrs.
Garcia measured the water in front of the students, providing each group with a 1/2 cup. The containers
used to hold the water vary in size, and some of the first graders begin to complain that they got less
water than the others. This complaint suggests the students- - Answer have not yet developed an
understanding of conservation of mass.
Explanation: Students in this scenario lack an understanding of conservation of mass. Jean Piaget noted
that until children reach the concrete operational stage of cognitive development, around age six or
seven, they cannot understand or apply the concept of conservation of mass. A child who has developed
these skills understands that a liquid remains the same even if its arrangement or appearance changes.
Children develop strategies to cope with and to manage daily stressors. Children with these skills have
developed- - Answer emotional resilience.
, Explanation: Emotional resilience includes skills that enhance the ability to adapt well to adversity,
trauma, tragedy, threats, or even significant sources of stress. Teachers can help students develop
resilience to manage stress and feelings of anxiety and uncertainty.
The English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) include K-12 Speaking and Listening Standards, K-1
Reading and Writing Standards, and 2-12 Reading and Writing Standards. Which statement reflects the
rationale for the framework? - Answer The ELPS separate K-1 Reading and Writing Standards because
all students in K-1 are learning to read and write; not just Els.
Explanation: The ELPS are intentionally designed to separate K-1 Reading and Writing Standards because
all students in K-1 are learning to read and write. Districts should provide extensive training and ongoing
foundational second language acquisition instruction to ELLs in Grade 3 or higher who are at the
beginning or intermediate level of English language proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and/or
writing as determined by the state's English language proficiency assessment system.
A parent of a first grader is upset about her daughter Lily's achievement and has requested a conference
with Mrs. Jackson. Which of the following responses reflects the most appropriate response? - Answer
I would be happy to meet with you at your convenience. What are times before or after school that work
for you?
Explanation: The teacher is openly positive to communication and provides the parent some flexibility in
meeting times (before or after school).
Mr. Martinez observes aggressive behavior from a new student in his first-grade class. The child uses
inappropriate language and gets into altercations with other children. Which of the following actions
would be an appropriate way for Mr. Martinez to respond to the situation? - Answer Mr. Martinez
should set up a conference with the child's parents to gain insight into the issue.
Explanation: The teacher must first meet with the parent/guardians to gain insight regarding the issue.
The child is new to the school, so it is important the teacher meet with the parents regardless, to
promote a teacher/parent partnership.
Which of the following strategies is most effective in promoting positive social behaviors in five-year-old
children? - Answer Initiating the modeling of activities where students practice social skills.
