EC 305 Final Exam
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QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS GRADED A+
This activity closely fits with the definition of play described in the textbook. -
ANSWERS-Several children are in the dramatic play area pretending they are in a
restaurant. One child is the waiter, another is the cook, and three children are
customers.
At what age do most children begin to first demonstrate symbolic representation in
play? - ANSWERS-2-years-old
To enhance a preschool child's ability to cut, you would want to provide all of the
following - ANSWERS-Scissors with small holes that ae just the right size for the thumb
and finger;
Card stock weighted paper;
Left and right handed scissors
This statement accurately reflects what we know about children's fine motor
development - ANSWERS-Children who have fine motor difficulties need to have early
intervention to prevent problems with school tasks.
, Material that might be used to develop the pincer grip - ANSWERS-Eye droppers for a
color mixing activity
This is a true statement about play - ANSWERS-Children have fewer opportunities to
play than they did 20 years ago.
An example of emotionally responsive care - ANSWERS-A baby begins to cry. The
adult responds saying, "I wonder if you're hungry?"
This is false regarding children in supportive environments. - ANSWERS-The have
increased negative behaviors.
This statement is true regarding children living in poverty. - ANSWERS-You are more
likely to be a child living in poverty if you are black or Native American.
This statement is true regarding stress in young children - ANSWERS-Unresponsive
care can cause stress altering brain development and the biochemistry of the brain in
young children.
This statement most accurately reflects what we know about young children's
friendships. - ANSWERS-The quality of children's early friendships predict their later
success.
This statement made by a teacher discussing transitions reflects the philosophy found in
the textbook. - ANSWERS-"I don't want to waste children's time, so I plan activities
anytime we are required to wait".
Schedules should contain both child initiated and teacher directed activities. What is
most likely a child initiated activity? - ANSWERS-A child playing in the block center
during center time.
Amy is releasing the four-year-old children from a circle time activity. There are 15
children in the circle. Which would be the most effective transition? - ANSWERS-Amy
releases children from the circle based upon the type of shoes they are wearing and
they then go immediately to the next activity.
This is a true statement about sharing routines with families of infants. - ANSWERS-
Families and centers should collaborate on routines, especially for very young children.
Sabrina, a teacher of preschool children, is trying to determine whether it is more
effective to have a large block of time for play (an hour) or to divide this time into 20
minute segments three times during the morning. If Sabrina were to choose the 20
minute segments.... - ANSWERS-There would be less in-depth play opportunities.
LATEST 2025-2026 WITH
QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS GRADED A+
This activity closely fits with the definition of play described in the textbook. -
ANSWERS-Several children are in the dramatic play area pretending they are in a
restaurant. One child is the waiter, another is the cook, and three children are
customers.
At what age do most children begin to first demonstrate symbolic representation in
play? - ANSWERS-2-years-old
To enhance a preschool child's ability to cut, you would want to provide all of the
following - ANSWERS-Scissors with small holes that ae just the right size for the thumb
and finger;
Card stock weighted paper;
Left and right handed scissors
This statement accurately reflects what we know about children's fine motor
development - ANSWERS-Children who have fine motor difficulties need to have early
intervention to prevent problems with school tasks.
, Material that might be used to develop the pincer grip - ANSWERS-Eye droppers for a
color mixing activity
This is a true statement about play - ANSWERS-Children have fewer opportunities to
play than they did 20 years ago.
An example of emotionally responsive care - ANSWERS-A baby begins to cry. The
adult responds saying, "I wonder if you're hungry?"
This is false regarding children in supportive environments. - ANSWERS-The have
increased negative behaviors.
This statement is true regarding children living in poverty. - ANSWERS-You are more
likely to be a child living in poverty if you are black or Native American.
This statement is true regarding stress in young children - ANSWERS-Unresponsive
care can cause stress altering brain development and the biochemistry of the brain in
young children.
This statement most accurately reflects what we know about young children's
friendships. - ANSWERS-The quality of children's early friendships predict their later
success.
This statement made by a teacher discussing transitions reflects the philosophy found in
the textbook. - ANSWERS-"I don't want to waste children's time, so I plan activities
anytime we are required to wait".
Schedules should contain both child initiated and teacher directed activities. What is
most likely a child initiated activity? - ANSWERS-A child playing in the block center
during center time.
Amy is releasing the four-year-old children from a circle time activity. There are 15
children in the circle. Which would be the most effective transition? - ANSWERS-Amy
releases children from the circle based upon the type of shoes they are wearing and
they then go immediately to the next activity.
This is a true statement about sharing routines with families of infants. - ANSWERS-
Families and centers should collaborate on routines, especially for very young children.
Sabrina, a teacher of preschool children, is trying to determine whether it is more
effective to have a large block of time for play (an hour) or to divide this time into 20
minute segments three times during the morning. If Sabrina were to choose the 20
minute segments.... - ANSWERS-There would be less in-depth play opportunities.
