Early Childhood Education
Which of the following behaviors reflects an infant's development of an understanding of object
permanence?
A. sucking on part of a handheld toy
B. switching a toy from hand to hand
C. watching a toy roll across a floor
D. searching for a toy under a blanket ✔✔ correct answer D
Erik Erikson's psychosocial theory of development hypothesizes that, at the beginning of the
elementary school years, the primary conflict facing young children is that of:
A. industry vs. inferiority
B. intimacy vs. isolation
C. trust vs. mistrust
D. identity vs. role confusion ✔✔ correct answer A
During which age span do young children typically first begin to demonstrate goal-directed actions?
A. 0-2 years
B. 2-4 years
C. 4-6 years
D. 6-8 years ✔✔ correct answer A
Which of the following 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 2 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.") ✔✔ correct answer A
Which of the following is most important to address in a health and safety unit for kindergartners as
they begin the school year?
A. reasons for respecting the safety rules established by teachers, administrators, and other adults
B. common causes of minor injuries that may occur on the school playground
C. the different ways in which harmful household substances affect the body if ingested or touched
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D. procedures for crossing streets, parking lots, and driveways and bus safety ✔✔ correct answer D
A preschool teacher observes two three-year-olds playing silently side by side in a sandbox, each
building a castle. Which of the following would be the most appropriate conclusion for the teacher to
draw in regard to this behavior?
A. the children's play is advanced for their age and suggest that they may be gifted learners
B. the children's play falls within the developmentally appropriate range for preschoolers
C. the children's play seems overly static and in need of intervention to stimulate greater creativity
D. the children's play is typical of much younger children and suggests significant development delays
✔✔ correct answer B
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 ✔✔ correct answer B
The curriculum in an early childhood program encourages young children to become engaged in
challenging activities that involve both planning and problem solving. This aspect of the curriculum is
most likely to promote the children's ability to:
A. adjust easily to unexpected changes in the daily schedule
B. perform in the highest percentile on mandated tests
C. approach new learning experiences with confidence
D. maintain focus and concentration during academic instruction ✔✔ correct answer C
Which of the following would be the most effective method to use for monitoring the progress of
second-grade students in mathematics?
A. administering a norm-referenced assessment midway through the school year
B. conducting frequent curriculum-based assessments
C. administering a dynamic skills assessment at the beginning of each instructional unit
D. conducting a portfolio assessment at the end of the school year ✔✔ correct answer B
Which of the following behaviors reflects an infant's development of an understanding of object
permanence?
A. sucking on part of a handheld toy
B. switching a toy from hand to hand
C. watching a toy roll across a floor
D. searching for a toy under a blanket ✔✔ correct answer D
Erik Erikson's psychosocial theory of development hypothesizes that, at the beginning of the
elementary school years, the primary conflict facing young children is that of:
A. industry vs. inferiority
B. intimacy vs. isolation
C. trust vs. mistrust
D. identity vs. role confusion ✔✔ correct answer A
During which age span do young children typically first begin to demonstrate goal-directed actions?
A. 0-2 years
B. 2-4 years
C. 4-6 years
D. 6-8 years ✔✔ correct answer A
Which of the following 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 2 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.") ✔✔ correct answer A
Which of the following is most important to address in a health and safety unit for kindergartners as
they begin the school year?
A. reasons for respecting the safety rules established by teachers, administrators, and other adults
B. common causes of minor injuries that may occur on the school playground
C. the different ways in which harmful household substances affect the body if ingested or touched
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D. procedures for crossing streets, parking lots, and driveways and bus safety ✔✔ correct answer D
A preschool teacher observes two three-year-olds playing silently side by side in a sandbox, each
building a castle. Which of the following would be the most appropriate conclusion for the teacher to
draw in regard to this behavior?
A. the children's play is advanced for their age and suggest that they may be gifted learners
B. the children's play falls within the developmentally appropriate range for preschoolers
C. the children's play seems overly static and in need of intervention to stimulate greater creativity
D. the children's play is typical of much younger children and suggests significant development delays
✔✔ correct answer B
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 ✔✔ correct answer B
The curriculum in an early childhood program encourages young children to become engaged in
challenging activities that involve both planning and problem solving. This aspect of the curriculum is
most likely to promote the children's ability to:
A. adjust easily to unexpected changes in the daily schedule
B. perform in the highest percentile on mandated tests
C. approach new learning experiences with confidence
D. maintain focus and concentration during academic instruction ✔✔ correct answer C
Which of the following would be the most effective method to use for monitoring the progress of
second-grade students in mathematics?
A. administering a norm-referenced assessment midway through the school year
B. conducting frequent curriculum-based assessments
C. administering a dynamic skills assessment at the beginning of each instructional unit
D. conducting a portfolio assessment at the end of the school year ✔✔ correct answer B
