Understanding Developmentally
Appropriate Practices Exam
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
What are the three principle components associated with developmentally
appropriate practices? - CORRECT ANSWER-Age appropriateness, individual
appropriateness, and social/culture appropriateness
What are the three critical challenges impacting early childhood? - CORRECT
ANSWER-- Addressing differences in school success and achievement
- Integrating and aligning preschool and elementary school programming
- Improving teacher preparation, professional development and ongoing support
Age appropriateness - CORRECT ANSWER-Considering what is typical for a
child within a given age group
Individual appropriateness - CORRECT ANSWER-Considering the needs of each
child as a unique individual
This morning, 18-month-old Dominique enjoyed the watercolor activity so much
she painted the paper, herself, and the table! When Ms. Alyssa noticed the mess,
,she quickly took her paper away and placed it on the counter to dry. After she
washed up Dominique, she led her to another area to wait while everyone else
finished. When the paint was dry, Ms. Alyssa cut Dominique's picture into a whale
shape for her to take home that afternoon. Her mother was excited to see what her
daughter had made and to hear all about whales and the sea animals they talked
about that day...... What is this an example of? - CORRECT ANSWER-Age
appropriateness
Social/cultural appropriateness - CORRECT ANSWER-Considering the social
and cultural contexts in which children grow and live
Nate is 2 years and 9 months old and has just transitioned into the preschool
classroom. His preschool teachers do not allow pacifiers in the classroom, because
preschoolers are "big kids" now. Nate, however, still needs to take his pacifier, but
only at nap time. Over the past week, they have noticed he is cranky and having
behavior issues, especially in the afternoons..... What is this an example of? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Individual appropriateness
Mei was in the cafeteria making a peanut butter and bird seed feeder when her
mother arrived to pick her up. Ms. Ling was clearly upset when she approached
Mr. Jamel, the afterschool caregiver, about this activity. In their country, playing
with food is not allowed. Often, food is scarce and every little bit is used for the
good of the family or group....... What is this an example of? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Social/cultural appropriateness
, Sandra is 20 months old. She sits in the corner playing with a shape-sorter toy for
about five minutes when she looks up and notices Jacquie playing with a doll near
the book area. She goes over to the book area, picks up a book and looks at it for a
few minutes. She then throws it on top of a pile of ripped books on the floor. She
wanders aimlessly around the room for five minutes, looking at the empty tables
and shelves pushed up against the wall. Finally, she climbs on the table until Ms.
Sheila shouts for her to get down. - CORRECT ANSWER-The teachers need to
understand the developmental needs of exploring toddlers and provide the
materials and experiences that help engage them in many activities. Toddlers,
especially, need to move around and climb. An appropriate place for her to climb
would be outside equipment made for toddlers, or an indoor climber safely placed
in the corner. Additional duplicate materials, such as books, pretend-play toys,
telephones, blocks, cars, push/pull toys, sorters, and puzzles, are necessary. Most
importantly, children need to actively be engaged in play activities with their
teachers. Adults should not be busy doing other tasks while children are in their
care.
The adult must be consciously aware of the decisions they make about: -
CORRECT ANSWER-- Varying their teaching strategies to be more appropriate
for the group and individual children
- Preplanning and organizing the environment with learning goals and objectives in
mind
Appropriate Practices Exam
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
What are the three principle components associated with developmentally
appropriate practices? - CORRECT ANSWER-Age appropriateness, individual
appropriateness, and social/culture appropriateness
What are the three critical challenges impacting early childhood? - CORRECT
ANSWER-- Addressing differences in school success and achievement
- Integrating and aligning preschool and elementary school programming
- Improving teacher preparation, professional development and ongoing support
Age appropriateness - CORRECT ANSWER-Considering what is typical for a
child within a given age group
Individual appropriateness - CORRECT ANSWER-Considering the needs of each
child as a unique individual
This morning, 18-month-old Dominique enjoyed the watercolor activity so much
she painted the paper, herself, and the table! When Ms. Alyssa noticed the mess,
,she quickly took her paper away and placed it on the counter to dry. After she
washed up Dominique, she led her to another area to wait while everyone else
finished. When the paint was dry, Ms. Alyssa cut Dominique's picture into a whale
shape for her to take home that afternoon. Her mother was excited to see what her
daughter had made and to hear all about whales and the sea animals they talked
about that day...... What is this an example of? - CORRECT ANSWER-Age
appropriateness
Social/cultural appropriateness - CORRECT ANSWER-Considering the social
and cultural contexts in which children grow and live
Nate is 2 years and 9 months old and has just transitioned into the preschool
classroom. His preschool teachers do not allow pacifiers in the classroom, because
preschoolers are "big kids" now. Nate, however, still needs to take his pacifier, but
only at nap time. Over the past week, they have noticed he is cranky and having
behavior issues, especially in the afternoons..... What is this an example of? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Individual appropriateness
Mei was in the cafeteria making a peanut butter and bird seed feeder when her
mother arrived to pick her up. Ms. Ling was clearly upset when she approached
Mr. Jamel, the afterschool caregiver, about this activity. In their country, playing
with food is not allowed. Often, food is scarce and every little bit is used for the
good of the family or group....... What is this an example of? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Social/cultural appropriateness
, Sandra is 20 months old. She sits in the corner playing with a shape-sorter toy for
about five minutes when she looks up and notices Jacquie playing with a doll near
the book area. She goes over to the book area, picks up a book and looks at it for a
few minutes. She then throws it on top of a pile of ripped books on the floor. She
wanders aimlessly around the room for five minutes, looking at the empty tables
and shelves pushed up against the wall. Finally, she climbs on the table until Ms.
Sheila shouts for her to get down. - CORRECT ANSWER-The teachers need to
understand the developmental needs of exploring toddlers and provide the
materials and experiences that help engage them in many activities. Toddlers,
especially, need to move around and climb. An appropriate place for her to climb
would be outside equipment made for toddlers, or an indoor climber safely placed
in the corner. Additional duplicate materials, such as books, pretend-play toys,
telephones, blocks, cars, push/pull toys, sorters, and puzzles, are necessary. Most
importantly, children need to actively be engaged in play activities with their
teachers. Adults should not be busy doing other tasks while children are in their
care.
The adult must be consciously aware of the decisions they make about: -
CORRECT ANSWER-- Varying their teaching strategies to be more appropriate
for the group and individual children
- Preplanning and organizing the environment with learning goals and objectives in
mind
