FTCE Prek-3 Practice Test

FTCE Prek-3 Practice Test 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? - 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? - concrete operational stage According to Kohlberg, at which development level do children understand that good is behavior is expected? - conventional Which of the following is NOT a stage of Erikson's stages? (young childhood, middle adulthood, adolescence, late childhood - late childhood In Bronfenbrenner's organization of child development, the family of classroom is considered a.. - miscrosystem One of Vygotsky's major contributions to the field of early childhood development is the concept of - the importance of play as a learning activity Which of the following is a component of the Constructivist Learning theory? - students, teachers, and classmates establish knowledge cooperatively every day Social and behavioral theories of learning stress the importance of.. - 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? - 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? - 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? - 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? - acts of jealousy or aggression toward other children Which of the following is an important aspect of allowing and encouraging children's play? - play teachers children cooperation and sharing What personal benefits can a young child obtain from play? - development of motor skills and personal interest, and the ability to entertain themselves when alone Social development and cognitive development often progress together because.. - all areas of development- physical, social and cognitive The concept of latent development is important for teachers because.. - developing skills may give clues for the next stage of instruction a student will need A flat or agitated expression is coupled with incoherent speech is a major symptom of.. - schizophrenia Which of the following actions are important for a teacher to do to create learning conditions for students with disabilities? - child-centered approach to instruction, help students identify their own learning needs, structure learning experiences appropriate to the needs of the disable student When a child begins to act violently, breaking things and quarreling with other students, teachers should see this change in behavior as a.. - sign of emotional difficulties If a child exhibits loss in cognitive thinking, social behavior and usual academic progress, the teacher should suspect that the child.. - may be abusing drugs What makes a child eligible for special education services? - having a diagnosed physical or emotional disability that has been professionally evaluated If a child demonstrates a lack of concentration in the classroom and also becomes easily agitated, they may be suffering from.. - lack of sleep or nutrition At what age do children normally demonstrate