FTCE Prek-3 Practice Test| 120 questions| with complete solutions

A teacher asks her students to compare and contrast two animals they saw at the zoo. This is an example of what level of Bloom's taxonomy? correct answer: analysis Students studying fractions manipulate fraction blocks, blocks cut to represent fractional parts to learn the concept of adding and subtracting fractions. Which level of development as described by Piaget does this activity demonstrate? correct answer: concrete operational stage According to Kohlberg, at which development level do children understand that good is behavior is expected? correct answer: conventional Which of the following is NOT a stage of Erikson's stages? (young childhood, middle adulthood, adolescence, late childhood correct answer: late childhood In Bronfenbrenner's organization of child development, the family of classroom is considered a.. correct answer: miscrosystem One of Vygotsky's major contributions to the field of early childhood development is the concept of correct answer: the importance of play as a learning activity Which of the following is a component of the Constructivist Learning theory? correct answer: students, teachers, and classmates establish knowledge cooperatively every day Social and behavioral theories of learning stress the importance of.. correct answer: the social interaction of students that aid of inhibit learning A teacher becomes aware that a certain student's family is in a crisis situation. What the teachers best course of action? correct answer: report the crisis situation to school or civic authorities Which of the following is the best way to assist children from families with limited incomes? correct answer: cooperate with school administrators and public officials to provide assistance, such as a free lunch program and/or academic assistance The teacher notices that a students attention in the classroom is decreased. The student seems restless and unable to concentrate. Which of the following may be the cause of this behavior? correct answer: child is coming down with illness, developing problems at home, entered a period of rapid physical growth Which of the follow is a symptom of an emotionally-neglected child? correct answer: acts of jealousy or aggression toward other children Which of the following is an important aspect of allowing and encouraging children's play? correct answer: play teachers children cooperation and sharing What personal benefits can a young child obtain from play? correct answer: development of motor skills and personal interest, and the ability to entertain themselves when alone