AEPA Early Childhood Education Exam
2026 Questions and Answers
During which of the following stages does object permanence develop in infants?
A. Coordination of secondary circular reactions
B. Primary Circular Reactions
C. Tertiary circular reactions
D. Coordination of tertiary circular reactions - Correct answer-A
When early childhood learners participate in science learning, which is the step of
the scientific process that will enable a learner to answer a question he or she might
be wondering about?
A. Observation
B. Question
C. Experiment
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,D. Hypothesis - Correct answer-D
Which of the following mathematical assessments is NOT an appropriate
expectation for a preschool learner of ages 3 and 4?
A. Can describe using words like smaller and larger
B. Can place numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 in the correct order
C. Can count to 15
D. Can count with a number line - Correct answer-C
Adding a chore to a child's list for behavioral reasons is considered
A. Negative reinforcement
B. Positive punishment
C. Negative punishment
D. Positive reinforcement - Correct answer-B
According to Lev Vygotsky, which of the following describes a child's ability when
assisted by an older peer or adult?
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, A. Level of complex development
B. Zone of proximal development
C. Actual development
D. Level of potential development - Correct answer-B
Which of the following is NOT an important component of promoting reading
fluency?
A. Accuracy
B. Vocabulary
C. Expression
D. Rate of speed - Correct answer-B
When a child is engaged in learning the sounds that letters make, he or she is using
A. Morphology
B. Semantics
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2026 Questions and Answers
During which of the following stages does object permanence develop in infants?
A. Coordination of secondary circular reactions
B. Primary Circular Reactions
C. Tertiary circular reactions
D. Coordination of tertiary circular reactions - Correct answer-A
When early childhood learners participate in science learning, which is the step of
the scientific process that will enable a learner to answer a question he or she might
be wondering about?
A. Observation
B. Question
C. Experiment
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,D. Hypothesis - Correct answer-D
Which of the following mathematical assessments is NOT an appropriate
expectation for a preschool learner of ages 3 and 4?
A. Can describe using words like smaller and larger
B. Can place numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 in the correct order
C. Can count to 15
D. Can count with a number line - Correct answer-C
Adding a chore to a child's list for behavioral reasons is considered
A. Negative reinforcement
B. Positive punishment
C. Negative punishment
D. Positive reinforcement - Correct answer-B
According to Lev Vygotsky, which of the following describes a child's ability when
assisted by an older peer or adult?
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, A. Level of complex development
B. Zone of proximal development
C. Actual development
D. Level of potential development - Correct answer-B
Which of the following is NOT an important component of promoting reading
fluency?
A. Accuracy
B. Vocabulary
C. Expression
D. Rate of speed - Correct answer-B
When a child is engaged in learning the sounds that letters make, he or she is using
A. Morphology
B. Semantics
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