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Oklahoma OSAT: Early Childhood Questions
with Correct Answers for a Specific Exam Mail
Which of the following behavioral milestones typically appears earliest in the
sequence of typical infant development?
Ans: Making cooing sounds
In the coming school year, a general education kindergarten class will
include a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The kindergarten
teachers want to ensure that the classroom environment will effectively
support this child's learning and development. Which of the following teacher
strategies would likely be most effective for promoting the achievement of
this objective?
Ans: Creating a visual schedule to help the child anticipate upcoming
activities
Before school begins, the teachers of an early childhood class meet to
discuss strategies for the up coming year. The teachers realize that the
children have have had varied amounts of previous classroom experience
and have a range of background, strengths, and needs. Which of the
following factors would be most important for the teachers to focus on as
they strive to promote the development of all children in the class?
Ans: Providing each child with culturally responsive learning experiences
The teachers of a culturally diverse preschool classroom meet regularly to
discuss various topics and issues (e.g., how smoothly the class is running,
whether a new activity center should be added, whether the schedule
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needs adjustment). Which of the following would be the best way to involve
families in such initiatives?
Ans: Encouraging families to suggest ways to incorporate materials or
activities that reflect their traditions
As they prepare for the start of a new school year, the teachers of a
preschool class meet to discuss topics such as room arrangement, the daily
schedule, and classroom routines and procedures. On the first day of school,
the teachers plan to spend time familiarizing the children with the classroom
(e.g., showing the children where their cubbies are and how to use them,
introducing the children to the various activity centers, explaining daily
routines). Which of the following benefits would result from this approach?
Ans: Promoting the children's sense of security and independence.
A first-grade routinely invites students' families to visit the classroom to share
their family's traditions (e.g., favorite games, foods, songs, stories, and crafts)
with the class. This practice would be especially effective for which of the
following purposes?
Ans: Fostering students' appreciation of human diversity
Early in the school year, a kindergarten teacher notices that a student in the
class spends a great deal roaming around the classroom without engaging
with other students or settling down to play in any of the activity centers.
Which of the following actions would be the teacher's most appropriate initial
response in this situation?
Ans: Sitting down with the student to converse about favorite activities and
interests
Pretest - Stuvia US
Oklahoma OSAT: Early Childhood Questions
with Correct Answers for a Specific Exam Mail
Which of the following behavioral milestones typically appears earliest in the
sequence of typical infant development?
Ans: Making cooing sounds
In the coming school year, a general education kindergarten class will
include a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The kindergarten
teachers want to ensure that the classroom environment will effectively
support this child's learning and development. Which of the following teacher
strategies would likely be most effective for promoting the achievement of
this objective?
Ans: Creating a visual schedule to help the child anticipate upcoming
activities
Before school begins, the teachers of an early childhood class meet to
discuss strategies for the up coming year. The teachers realize that the
children have have had varied amounts of previous classroom experience
and have a range of background, strengths, and needs. Which of the
following factors would be most important for the teachers to focus on as
they strive to promote the development of all children in the class?
Ans: Providing each child with culturally responsive learning experiences
The teachers of a culturally diverse preschool classroom meet regularly to
discuss various topics and issues (e.g., how smoothly the class is running,
whether a new activity center should be added, whether the schedule
Pretest - Stuvia US
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needs adjustment). Which of the following would be the best way to involve
families in such initiatives?
Ans: Encouraging families to suggest ways to incorporate materials or
activities that reflect their traditions
As they prepare for the start of a new school year, the teachers of a
preschool class meet to discuss topics such as room arrangement, the daily
schedule, and classroom routines and procedures. On the first day of school,
the teachers plan to spend time familiarizing the children with the classroom
(e.g., showing the children where their cubbies are and how to use them,
introducing the children to the various activity centers, explaining daily
routines). Which of the following benefits would result from this approach?
Ans: Promoting the children's sense of security and independence.
A first-grade routinely invites students' families to visit the classroom to share
their family's traditions (e.g., favorite games, foods, songs, stories, and crafts)
with the class. This practice would be especially effective for which of the
following purposes?
Ans: Fostering students' appreciation of human diversity
Early in the school year, a kindergarten teacher notices that a student in the
class spends a great deal roaming around the classroom without engaging
with other students or settling down to play in any of the activity centers.
Which of the following actions would be the teacher's most appropriate initial
response in this situation?
Ans: Sitting down with the student to converse about favorite activities and
interests
Pretest - Stuvia US
