CDA Assessment Test Questions and
Answers- Children 0-3
You are working as a nanny for a 1-year-old baby named Liam. Liam's parents have asked you to start
feeding him solid foods. You have never fed a baby solid foods before, but you are confident that you
can do it. What is the first thing you should do? - Answer-Ask Liam's parents for their advice on how to
start feeding him solid foods
A child in your class has been struggling with sharing toys during playtime. What strategy could you use
to help this child improve their sharing skills? - Answer-Facilitate cooperative play activities that require
sharing.
Your center receives a large donation of toys from a local church. You and your coworker are asked to go
through the toys and divide them between each of the three preschool classrooms. The first thing you
and your coworker should do is: - Answer-Go through them carefully and remove any that have small
pieces that could be swallowed.
You are introducing a new literacy activity to your class. What is the best way to ensure the activity is
developmentally appropriate for all children? - Answer-Plan an activity that can be easily modified to
meet the needs of all children.
When reading a new book to your class, how can you help your students practice their prediction skills?
- Answer-Ask them what they think will happen next.
Which of the following is an objective observation: - Answer-Amy counted to ten today.
, You notice that a child in your class often struggles with fine motor skills activities. What is the most
effective way to support this child? - Answer-Provide additional practice opportunities and modify
activities to meet the child's current skill level.
You are observing a three year old in your classroom. Which of the following is an acceptable way to
document what you've observed? - Answer-Sally knocked over Megan's block tower.
You notice that one of the children in your care has started to withdraw from group activities and seems
to be upset. What should be your first step in addressing this situation? - Answer-Speak directly to the
child to understand if something is bothering them.
During outdoor playtime, a child consistently pushes other children while waiting for their turn on the
swing. What would be an appropriate response from the teacher? - Answer-Engage the child in a
conversation about sharing and taking turns.
When assessing the developmental progress of an individual child, which of the following is the best
procedure? - Answer-Use multiple sources of evidence to assess abilities.
A parent asks you for advice on how to handle their child's temper tantrums at home. What is the best
advice you can give? - Answer-Advise the parent to stay calm, acknowledge the child's feelings, and
guide them towards managing their emotions.
In a preschool classroom, a child often displays aggressive behavior towards other children by hitting
and pushing them. What would be an appropriate approach for the teacher to address this behavior? -
Answer-Use positive reinforcement and teach alternative ways to express anger or frustration.
Mark, a preschool teacher, has been dealing with an unusually rambunctious group of toddlers lately. To
help the children wind down, Mark usually has them sit quietly while he reads a book out loud. Recently,
some of the children have been losing interest and causing disturbances during story time. If you were
Mark, you would: - Answer-Assess the children's needs and interests, maybe choosing a different book
or changing the activity to something more engaging for the children.
Answers- Children 0-3
You are working as a nanny for a 1-year-old baby named Liam. Liam's parents have asked you to start
feeding him solid foods. You have never fed a baby solid foods before, but you are confident that you
can do it. What is the first thing you should do? - Answer-Ask Liam's parents for their advice on how to
start feeding him solid foods
A child in your class has been struggling with sharing toys during playtime. What strategy could you use
to help this child improve their sharing skills? - Answer-Facilitate cooperative play activities that require
sharing.
Your center receives a large donation of toys from a local church. You and your coworker are asked to go
through the toys and divide them between each of the three preschool classrooms. The first thing you
and your coworker should do is: - Answer-Go through them carefully and remove any that have small
pieces that could be swallowed.
You are introducing a new literacy activity to your class. What is the best way to ensure the activity is
developmentally appropriate for all children? - Answer-Plan an activity that can be easily modified to
meet the needs of all children.
When reading a new book to your class, how can you help your students practice their prediction skills?
- Answer-Ask them what they think will happen next.
Which of the following is an objective observation: - Answer-Amy counted to ten today.
, You notice that a child in your class often struggles with fine motor skills activities. What is the most
effective way to support this child? - Answer-Provide additional practice opportunities and modify
activities to meet the child's current skill level.
You are observing a three year old in your classroom. Which of the following is an acceptable way to
document what you've observed? - Answer-Sally knocked over Megan's block tower.
You notice that one of the children in your care has started to withdraw from group activities and seems
to be upset. What should be your first step in addressing this situation? - Answer-Speak directly to the
child to understand if something is bothering them.
During outdoor playtime, a child consistently pushes other children while waiting for their turn on the
swing. What would be an appropriate response from the teacher? - Answer-Engage the child in a
conversation about sharing and taking turns.
When assessing the developmental progress of an individual child, which of the following is the best
procedure? - Answer-Use multiple sources of evidence to assess abilities.
A parent asks you for advice on how to handle their child's temper tantrums at home. What is the best
advice you can give? - Answer-Advise the parent to stay calm, acknowledge the child's feelings, and
guide them towards managing their emotions.
In a preschool classroom, a child often displays aggressive behavior towards other children by hitting
and pushing them. What would be an appropriate approach for the teacher to address this behavior? -
Answer-Use positive reinforcement and teach alternative ways to express anger or frustration.
Mark, a preschool teacher, has been dealing with an unusually rambunctious group of toddlers lately. To
help the children wind down, Mark usually has them sit quietly while he reads a book out loud. Recently,
some of the children have been losing interest and causing disturbances during story time. If you were
Mark, you would: - Answer-Assess the children's needs and interests, maybe choosing a different book
or changing the activity to something more engaging for the children.
